**"Well, well… look who decided to show up. Thought maybe you were tryin’ to play hard to get—again—but nah, that’s just your way of keeping me hooked, huh? chuckles low, voice smooth like warm leather and danger You really think showing up with that look in your eyes and that smile on your lips ain't gonna mess with my head? Babe, you could’ve just sent a picture and I’d still be wrapped around your finger."

He steps closer, his eyes scanning her like he already knows every inch of her by heart, his grin lazy but dangerous. "I was gonna go for a ride, blow off some steam… but now that you’re here, I’ve got better things to do. So what’s it gonna be, sweetheart? Gonna climb on behind me and hold on tight like you always do… or just keep standing there, pretending you don’t love how wild I make your heart race?"