✨EXCERPT: REBOUND CONTROL by @jodioliverauthor releasing January 9th!
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“I made you these,” he says after a long minute and holds out the pink box. Jacob’s Delicious Desserts is written on the top in cursive lettering. “Well, my brother-in-law helped me. He owns the bakery with his brother, so he’s a professional.”
I take the box but keep my eyes fixed on Elliot as he continues.
“But I helped. Well, kinda.” He lets out a defeated sigh and runs a hand through his loose blond waves. “Okay, so maybe he did most of it, but I put the chocolate chips in, then I made them into balls to put on the tray.” He tenses, and his eyes widen suddenly. “Wait. Can you eat chocolate? I have a teammate who can’t eat dairy, and that includes chocolate. Oh, shit. I’m gonna end up killing you, aren’t I?”
“Don’t worry,” I laugh. “I can eat chocolate. You’re not gonna kill me.”
His entire body sags in relief. “Thank god. I would’ve been really upset about that.”
I can’t stop my mouth from tipping up with a smile. “Yeah, me too.”
His expression turns soft and shy. Those full, pillowy lips curl up as he dips his head again and looks up at me from beneath his lashes.
Fuck. In another life, I would ask him out. I’d promise him anything he wanted and make sure everyone knew he was mine.
But I’ve learned the hard way that life is a cruel beast, and men like me don’t deserve angels like Elliot Olsen.
“Thank you for making these,” I say with genuine gratitude. “You didn’t have to do anything, but I’m definitely going to enjoy these with a cup of coffee.”
The way his face lights up has something tugging in my chest. Like hearing I’m going to enjoy something he did is the highlight of his day.
“I better go. Alex is waiting for me outside.” He points over his shoulder.
“Thanks again”—I lift the box up—“for these.”
He smiles softly. “Thanks for saving me, Hunter.”
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