You could shove it up your @$# and pretend you're a corn dog.

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Ready Player One, Ernest Cline

Halfway through the meal, while we were all laughing and telling stories, I made the mistake of placing my hand on Kaidan's upper thigh without thinking.

He let out a groan loud enough to silence the room.

I slipped my hand back into my own lap, and Kaidan cleared his throat.

Wow, he said.

The corn pudding is fantastic.

I snorted, which started a round of snickers.

Patti smiled at Kaidan like he was a precious boy.

Isn't it good? Anna found the recipe a few years ago.

She's a great cook.

Mm-hm.

Kaidan gave a tight-lipped smile.

That she is.

Sweet Reckoning, Wendy Higgins