Test Drive - Samantha Chase Page 0,46

you think it would look bad if the youngest people here were the first ones to leave? Plus, Gammy drove here with us.”

“Well drat. I forgot about that.”

Just then, Gammy and Donald spun by. “You kids having fun?” she asked, smiling from ear to ear.

“We are! Everything has been wonderful, Gam.” Willow’s words were interrupted by another yawn. “Sorry!”

“Nonsense, you’re allowed to be tired. I ran you ragged today!”

“Just a bit…”

“Donald’s going to take me home later. So if the two of you want to go, you don’t have to wait on me.” Smiling up at Donald as they continued to dance, she added, “And you probably shouldn’t wait up either.”

Levi met Willow’s gaze and saw she was just as uncomfortable with that information as he was.

“Okay, then. So…would you mind if we hit the road?” Willow asked.

“Not at all! You two deserve some alone time!” She winked, and when Donald spun her around one more time, she waved. “And don’t forget, condoms in the closet! See you in the morning!”

Willow shuddered slightly in his arms and all he could do was chuckle softly. “Mango,” she muttered against his chest. “Mango, mango, mango!”

Holding her close, he said, “That was going to be my line.”

With a sigh, she looked up at him. “So then we’re in agreement. We are free to go and we should go, right?”

“Absolutely.” Hand in hand, they walked across the room to the table where Willow grabbed her shawl from her chair. Levi kept his hand on the small of her back while looking around to see where her parents were at. It wasn’t likely that they’d be able to leave without saying goodbye to them, but he was hopeful it was all they were going to have to say.

Wishful thinking and all.

“Are you leaving, dear? We barely had a chance to talk!” This coming from Willow’s mother as she approached them.

Turning, Willow faced her mother and kissed her on the cheek. “Parties aren’t exactly the best place to sit and chat.” She smiled at Levi as he placed her shawl over her shoulders. “If you had come with us today for a little spa time…”

“Oh, you know I hate that kind of thing. So many germs.” She visibly shuddered. “I don’t know why you would even subject yourself to them.”

“It was a nice time to sit and chat,” Willow said, ignoring her mother’s comment. “Gam and I made a lovely day of it. You could have joined us for lunch, too.”

“You know how your father is. He wanted to play some golf and relax before the party.”

The image immediately came to mind of Paul Andrews enjoying a few cocktails at the country club after his golf game.

Willow shrugged. “Will you be joining us for brunch tomorrow? Gammy’s really looking forward to sitting down with the family before we all have to leave.”

Mrs. Andrews eyed him before returning her attention to her daughter. “It’s on the calendar, so we’ll be there.”

“Oh, okay then. Great. I guess we’ll see you in the morning,” Willow said before kissing her mother on the cheek again.

“It was a pleasure to meet you, Mrs. Andrews. I hope you have a good night.” Levi wasn’t surprised when her wan smile was her only response, and he hoped they could make their escape unnoticed.

“Willow,” her father called out when they were in the lobby. They both stood still and waited for him to walk over. “A little early for you to be leaving, isn’t it?”

“Actually, no,” she said, but Levi could hear the slight tremor in her voice. “It’s been a very full day, and the party is winding down. Gammy was the one to suggest we go home.”

His gaze narrowed at her and then Levi. “You should stay until the end of the party. It’s the proper thing to do.”

Levi was about to step forward and say…something, but Willow beat him to it.

“Oh, really? And is it also proper to get drunk and be surly to all the guests?” she asked, and there was no disguising the sarcasm in her tone. “Maybe you should consider calling it a night, too, Dad.” She paused and looked at him with mild annoyance. “Or at the very least, have some coffee. Oooh…there’s one of the waiters! Maybe I should call him over for you?”

Paling, Paul muttered a gruff “Goodnight” to them before turning and walking away, and it was hard to tell who was more shocked by her act of bravery.

“Come on,” she said, smiling. “You

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