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with disdain, “I’m Mrs. Vickers, Jack’s mother. So, you’re the one taking up all of Jack’s free time.”
    As anger surged through Addie, her body tensed, and a desire to scream at this rude woman took hold of her. Swallowing hard, she bit her tongue, lowered her hand, and said sweetly, “Yes, I’m the coordinator and instructor for the after-school reading program. Jack has improved in just the short time he’s been with me. I know you must be proud of him and his progress.”
    A flush crept across Brianna’s cheeks as she threw a look at Chas. Hard, flinty eyes met hers. Rubbing her neck, she replied, “Of course I am.”
    “Good, I’m glad we’re on the same page with helping Jack develop stronger reading skills. Let’s go into one of the reading rooms.” She directed the tall, obnoxious blonde and the sexy biker toward a room with glass walls. Inside, there was a pressed wood table and six chairs.
    Addie stood aside, allowing Brianna to enter. As Chas walked in, he paused, leaned down, and whispered in her ear, “Nice seeing you again, teach.” He inhaled deeply. “Love the way you smell. Can I join your reading class?” His soft laughter tickled her skin, sending electric tingles down her neck and arms.
    “Chas? Get in here.” Brianna’s annoyed tone matched the frown on her face.
    Chas went into the room and walked around the table, passing the chair Brianna pulled out for him. Taking the one across from her, he sat down. Addie tried to compose herself—a difficult task after Chas’s remarks. She sat at the head of the table.
    “Jack is a very bright boy, but his reading skills are weak. Even though he has made vast improvements in the past month, he is still behind in his grade, and even in the reading circle. He would greatly benefit from one-on-one tutoring. The private lessons would help him excel and increase his self-esteem.”
    The whole time Addie spoke, she was aware of Chas’s presence. Motor oil mixed with a fresh scent of earth and wind drifted in the air, and she clutched the table to keep herself steady. Jack’s sexy father was making her lightheaded and driving her fucking insane. His black-as-ink eyes boring into her didn’t help her situation any, and from the dagger looks his ex-wife threw her way, Addie was positive she noticed it, too.
    “Chas, are you listening to what she’s saying?” Brianna’s too-high voice jarred Addie nerves.
    He gave Addie a lazy half-smile, never taking his eyes off her face. Butterflies fluttered in her stomach. Mesmerized by those eyes, she couldn’t drag her gaze away.
    “Well, are you? Listening?” Brianna said through gritted teeth.
    Nodding, Chas reclined further in the chair, his gaze never leaving Jack’s instructor.
    Pushing back in her chair, Brianna hissed, “I’m the one who has the burden of taking him to these reading… uh… whatevers. Twice a week is too much already. No way am I coming here four times a week. This is a big pain in the ass, and since he’s improved, I’m sure he’ll keep getting better. I simply can’t do it.” She gathered her purse and jacket and stood up. “Let’s go, Chas.”
    Pulling herself away from Chas’s intensity, Addie stood up. “Please, Mrs. Vickers, don’t go. You don’t understand that even though Jack’s improved, he is still below his grade level and the weakest reader in our group. Even though I’m very busy running the library and other programs, I’m willing to fit Jack in because he’s a very bright kid, and it’d be a disservice not to give him the extra help. He feels like he’s stupid because of his reading disability, but I can get him where he needs to be, and his confidence will soar. I think he really needs this.”
    Shaking her head, Brianna said, “I can’t do it. I’m busy and I’ve got a life, too, you know. He’ll just have to work harder at home. Give him the homework and I’ll make sure he does it.”
    “He has to be guided. He needs