“My father assures me that these things happen and not to let it bother me. But I can’t help but want to stay two steps ahead of them. If I don’t get elected as AG, that means we’re headed straight for corruption. The Park family has worked too hard for this town to let money hungry bastards run the show.” Hugo clasps Harp on the shoulder. “It’s guys like you two who help people like me and my father keep the riffraff off our streets.”

Both detectives nod, eating up Hugo’s speech. I relax slightly despite the fact my girl is six feet away, naked aside from the blanket covering her body. I want to shove everyone out of my house and drag her back to my bedroom.

Not until this is cleared up, though.

“We’ve just uncovered some damning evidence about Mr. Paulson and his corruption in this town. It’s clear to me and everyone involved that he’s actively finding ways to not only set me and my family up, but participating in other illegal activities that will need to be brought into the light. Of course, this all takes time.” He releases Harp’s shoulder and nods at Summers. “I appreciate all you’ve done here.”

Summers looks over at me. “It’s not against the law to date your student since she’s of legal age, but word is out, Mr. Park. I just want to warn you that your job might be on the line.”

“I understand and am fully prepared to deal with the consequence of my relationship.” I find Willa’s worried stare and give her a smile. “It’s worth any and all trouble.”

“I’ll walk you two out,” Hugo says, gesturing for them to go. “I’ll see you and your girlfriend at family dinner on Sunday, little brother.”

When the detectives turn away, I mouth a thanks to my brother. As soon as they’re gone, I flip the lock and then scoop Willa into my arms. Her blanket falls away, revealing all the silky skin on her breasts to my greedy eyes.

“What happens now?” Willa asks, her palm cupping my face.

“Whatever we want.”

“You might lose your job.” Her brows furl. “I don’t want that to happen because of me.”

When we reach my bedroom, I set her to her feet, tugging the blanket from her body and tossing it to the floor. Her fingers hook into the top of my pants and she peers up at me. I’m awestruck at how fucking perfect she is all the time.

“I don’t give a damn, sweetheart. All I care about is having you.”

“That’s a reckless way of thinking.”

“Everything about us is reckless and yet I’m still here.”

Her grin is infectious. “Promise me you’ll love me even when we’re poor and destitute because you lost your job.”