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“I don’t want to mess up this time.”
    Her heart hammered against her chest. “Do you think this is wrong?”
    “No, because it feels…right.” Matthew squeezed her hand and desire shone in his eyes. “Just like it did last time. I was stupid to run.”
    “I think so, too.” Her breath caught as his finger trailed over her knuckles.
    He moved in closer. “I really want to kiss you right now, but I don’t think it’d be smart to make a scene.”
    Her insides melted. “I wish you would, but I agree. I wouldn’t want news to get around to my students that their teacher was being improper in public.”
    He gifted her with a lopsided smile. “But improper in private is okay, right?”
    She reached for her glass of wine. “Are you trying to seduce me, Matthew Hunt?”
    “I believe I am, Miss Coleman.”
    “Then why are we still sitting here at dinner?”
    His smile turned evil. “Because I’m a gentleman, and I wouldn’t take advantage of a woman unless….”
    “Unless what?”
    She hung on to his words, excitement rising in the pit of her stomach.
    “Unless she’s you.”
    Jenesi laughed. “You’re a cad. Tell me you don’t use that line on other women.”
    A look of innocence encompassed his hard features. “I swear, only you.”
    “You’re so full of shit.” She straightened in her seat. “But I like it.”
    He let out a guffaw, drawing the attention of the other patrons in the restaurant. “You’re a brat.”
    “So you’ve told me on many occasions.”
    “I’ll make you pay for it later.”
    “Can’t wait.”
    They shared a heated look before a high-pitched scream reached their ears.
    “Matt Hunt, is that you?”
    Jenesi whipped her head to the front of the restaurant to see the mayor’s wife rushing to their table.
    Matthew groaned before he stood up from his chair. “Mrs. Mayor.”
    “You’re home and you have not once visited me or Momo. Shame on you. He misses his hero.” Wendy hugged him, and then shoved her pet Maltese into his arms. “I heard you were injured. How are you doing?”
    “Fine, ma’am.” He held the dog awkwardly, as if he didn’t know what to do with it. Jenesi covered her mouth to smother her giggle.
    “Oh, posh.” The woman waved her hand at him. “I told you to call me Wendy. We’re friends. And you’re Momo’s savior. If it wasn’t for you, my poor baby wouldn’t be here with us today.” She took her dog into her arms and pressed kisses to its face. “Oh, darling, you have to come to the party that I’m throwing in a few weeks. The calendar came out wonderful. I’ve received copies, and my friends are making another donation to the charity in your honor. It’ll be great publicity for you.”
    Matthew threw Jenesi a look pleading for help. “I don’t think that’s necessary….”
    She glanced behind her to hide her smile, but not before she caught his glare. The expression on the mayor’s wife’s face almost threw her into hysterics.
    The woman’s bottom lip quivered. “You’re our hero! You have to! Momo wouldn’t forgive you.” She paused then gasped. “I’ll have you sign the calendars. We could set up a table for you, and I’ll hire a photographer to take pictures of you and the guests. It’ll be the best party of the year!” She clutched Matthew’s arms. “Oh, please, tell me you’ll do it. Think of all the families our donation will help.”
    “I suppose….” He turned to Jenesi. The mayor’s wife followed his gaze.
    “Jenesi! I didn’t see you there. How are you doing, dear? Your dress is lovely.” Wendy redirected her focus to Matthew, her plea shining in her eyes.
    Jenesi slid from her chair and laid a hand on his sleeve. “I don’t think it would hurt to show some support. It is for a good cause.” She thought of the calendar hanging in her room. No doubt the event would raise a sizeable donation. “And I’m sure you have a lot of female admirers who would be disappointed if weren’t the guest of