Chapter 159

*LORENZO* “The trains aren’t running.” I informed her. “Oh.” Danica frowned again. “You can stay here,” I offered, trying not to focus on her mouth and knowing full well that she won’t stay, especially given how I behaved earlier. I flinched and added, “I promise to keep my hands off you.” She shook her head rather too quickly for my liking. “No. I should go.” She twisted the cloth in her hands. “How will you get home?” She shrugged. “I will walk.” “Don’t be ridiculous. You’ll get hypothermia.” Especially in those boots and that horrid excuse for a coat. “I must go home.” She was adamant. “Fine. I’ll take you.” What? Did that just pop out of my mouth? “No,” she said with another emphatic shake of her head, her eyes growing wide. “I’m not taking no for an answer. As your...um, employer, I insist.” She paled. “Yep. I’ll just finish getting dressed” I glanced down at my feet “And then we’ll go. Please.” I gestured to the piano. “If you want to play, do.” And I turned and headed back to my