"Well, a real ma.n always keeps his promises, right?" she asked, her voice pure seduction. "And a real wom.an knows how to be patient." She added. "I'll see you tomorrow, Brixton." Then she opened my door, leaving me stunned. "Wait!" I called out, rushing after her. "At least let me walk you back, I can't let you go alone." "But Waylen-" "Will be fine for a few minutes," I cut her off. "He's not scared the way you think he is. He gets nightmares sometimes. He just can't fall back asleep without me there. Trust me. I'll go tell him to wait in my room. He'll sleep with me the whole night. I swear I'm not abandoning my son for you." I ended with a short laugh. "Promise?" She asked, frowning at me, and I hated the fact that she felt like I had to promise her something like that. She's sup

