Chapter 7

"That's your 'friend'?"

Maddox looked up from his table after he paid for dinner. Charlie had been too flustered by his request, that she dashed out of there like a thief caught. Her saved contact sat expectant on his bright screen, bringing a smile to his lips. He was well on his way to leave for Sin City when he found Hailey spying on him.

"What are you doing here?" He hissed under his breath, leading her by the arm out of the restaurant. "I told you to go home."

"I was curious." Hailey hugged him, giving him a pout.

"Are you satisfied? Now, go home." He peeled her off him, growing annoyed with her giggles.

"Can I have your number?" She mimicked. "I can't believe you plan on getting me a mom that way. If you must know, she's way out of your league."

"I'm not getting married. I'm not getting you a Mom and what do you mean she's out of my league? If you don't go home, I'll cancel your cards."

"And if you cancel my cards, I'll be stuck with you even more."

Maddox closed his eyes, ho