Behind Closed Doors by Ashelyn Drake

follow me into the restaurant.
     
    “Are you guys eating here, too?” I ask.
     
    “I invited them,” Darren says, meeting us at the door.
    “You did?”
     
    “I realized that when we first met, you were the third wheel. You don’t have to be anymore.” He smiles. “Instead, you’re on a double date.”
     
    I turn to Noelle, who obviously had a hand in this. “I love you.”
     
    “I know,” she says with a smile.
     
    We sit down at a table in the back, and Darren immediately takes my hand in his. No more hiding, at least not here. “It’s nice being out with you in public and not worrying who might see,” he says.
     
    I scoot closer to him. “I agree.”
     
    “But after dinner, I get you all to myself,” he whispers in my ear.
     
    I turn and press my lips to his. “I agree to that, too.”

Author Acknowledgements
    Once again I have to thank my agent, Lauren Hammond. You are amazing beyond words. Thank you to S.B. Addison Books for continuing to publish the Campus Crush series. And thank you to True Poison for designing yet another cover that fits the story and characters so well.
                  To my daughter and husband, thank you for being so supportive and allowing me to work crazy hours. To my family, thank you for being in my corner. To my CPs, you give me strength and make me a better writer.
                  As always I want to thank the book bloggers for all your help in promoting this series. And thank you to my readers for choosing my books among all those available to you.
     
    Ashelyn Drake
    Ashelyn Drake is a New Adult and Young Adult romance author represented by Lauren Hammond of ADA Management Group. While it’s rare for her not to have either a book in hand or her fingers flying across a laptop, she also enjoys spending time with her family. She believes you are never too old to enjoy a good swing set and there’s never a bad time for some dark chocolate. Visit her website/blog at http://ashelyndrake.wordpress.com .