The Gamble (Paperback)

“You’re okay?” I laughed. “Phil, I’m okay. I had a great time with you.” “Yeah?” “Yeah. I would go back with you if you wanted.” He jerked his head back as if shocked. “Really?” “Yes.” I leaned in and smashed my lips against his, gripping his hair between my fingers.  His arms wrapped around me, and he slid me onto his lap, but quickly pulled out of our kisses. “Hey, Sophie?” “Mmm?” “We should probably send notice to the bodyguards.” I started laughing. “They aren’t going to be happy when they find out I ditched them.” “Maybe we should go back the way we came and meet them out in front of Jack’s, so they don’t know?” I wondered if this was his way of not taking me back to his place. I quietly looked down and said, “Okay.” Phil pushed my chin up. “What’s wrong?” I shook my head. “Nothing.” “Sophie?” I sighed and decided not to tell him the full truth. “It was nice being normal for once. No one knowing who I was.” Phil gazed into my eyes and slowly nodded.  He understands. He’s not famou