Chapter 161

Karina

Since Sunday, I've been anxiously awaiting Wednesday. The week so far has been the slowest week of my life, but as the bell rings, I'm not hanging around; making sure no one needs me. No, I'm packing up my stuff and getting the fuck out of dodge.

Caleb gives me a little grin and wink as he leaves. I do have the decency to be a little embarrassed, but at the same time, I'm beyond ready to see Mason. As I shut down my computer and lock my classroom, I'm pulling my phone out of my purse and pausing to shoot off a quick message to him.

K: Leaving school right now. You're off shift in an hour, right?

M: Yeah, so expect to be at the house in about two hours. I want to take a shower. Caleb's working tonight, so we should have plenty of time to ourselves.

Given the way the two of us seem to behave with one another, I'm not sure if any amount of time will ever truly be enough.

K: See you there, big guy!

As I round the corner, heading toward the teacher's lot, I crash into