##Chapter 88: Cassidy

Book Two: Don't Leave

A smile lights up Luke's face as he pulls me into the warm circle of his arms. "I have about thirty minutes before I need to be at practice. What's up?"

For a heartbeat I allow him to hold me before untangling myself from his embrace. "Do you mind if we grab a coffee and talk?"

"Sure."

After we order our drinks, Luke hands the barista a few bills before I can grab the money from my purse.

"I've got it," I say, ...