She'd been thinking about him nonstop since their run together.That little slap on the ass he'd given her had been uber hot.Dominant.No-nonsense.So sexy.She wanted more of that.Of him.But she had a real date tonight with someone who was interested in her, so she might as well make the best of it.
She climbed in Alexander's car—an old Toyota Corolla—and attempted to make small talk.Unfortunately, the guy wasn't doing much for her.Her excitement at having a date had faded when she'd met Rob, and now, meeting Alexander in person, all the rest of her interest died away too.He wasn't her type.
Fortunately, he didn't seem to notice, because he chattered away about his chiropractic business, bragging about how quickly he'd grown it since opening his doors a year ago.
He took her to a trendy bar, where thankfully, a band was playing, which saved her from making more conversation.Not that it stopped Alexander.He shouted over the music, droning on about his extensive experience as a chiropractor and all his successes with patients.
It took all Kaitlyn's self-control not to pull out her phone and start texting Becky about what a loser the guy was.Maybe she could fake a headache to go home early.Too bad he'd picked her up, because now she was at his mercy.
Note to self—next time, drive your own car and meet the guy.
Forty-five minutes later, the band took a break and she stood up."Well, I should get home.I have to get up early tomorrow for, um… the farmer's market."
He looked disappointed."Do you want another drink?"
"Nope, I'm all set.Let's get going."
He took her elbow as they headed out.With another guy, she might not mind the gesture, but it felt controlling and weird from Alexander.She resisted the urge to shake his hand off.The date was almost over.
"So how many guys have you dated that you met online?"
She nibbled her lip."Not many."
"I've been doing it for a while.A lot of girls aren't as pretty as you are, but I do find a lot of desperate ones who are all too happy to have sex."
Ew.
She didn't love that he was steering the conversation toward sex.
"Oh really?I don't do that."
"What, have sex?"
"With people I meet online.Yeah."
He snorted."Never?"
"No, never."If she sounded defensive, it was because she wanted to be sure he understood.Sex wasoffthe table.
He pulled up in front of her apartment.
"Okay, well, it's been fun."She jumped out of the car.
"I'll walk you in."
"That's not necessary," she said, slamming the car door.
"Yes, it is.I know how to be a gentleman."He hurried to catch her elbow again.
Ugh.Really?
They got to her door and she hesitated.Should she unlock it and then say goodbye, or try to get rid of him first?
She turned to him, but he looked like he wanted to kiss her, so she jerked her focus back to the door and slid the key in the lock.
The moment the door opened, Alexander shoved her inside, clapping a hand over her mouth and an arm around her waist.Her purse went flying, contents spilling out on the floor.
She screamed, but it came out muffled against his hand.
