Chapter 55

• As he contunied to tell Isis what he really wanted in a relationship, he asked, “Not once have you asked anything of me. I remember when we met you wanted a title shot. I promised and never delivered on it. You never have even mentioned it since that day. Why not?”
• “Everyone is always coming at you to get ahead. I figure if I deserve it, it will come. I know you have a pull with Mister Preston and you’re making big decisions now. I don’t want to be another person using you to get ahead. I can do it on my own. If you decide I should get that chance, I will, when I earn it. Jacob said he thinks you have plans to let me try. Is that true?” She looked hopeful and starry-eyed.
• He winked at her. “Yes. It was Davis’s idea, and I agreed. You worked hard for this.”