Authoritative Allure Part 2: Repaired With Passion
Engine trouble ignites backroom heat—mechanic’s tools fix her deepest needs.
Lisa pulled into the garage, engine sputtering to a clunking halt that echoed her growing frustration. She stepped out, scanning the dim space thick with oil and rubber. The mechanic emerged from the shadows, wiping grease-streaked hands on his blue overalls, a roguish grin lighting his stubbled face. "Afternoon, darling," he drawled, voice low like gravel under tires. "Sounds like trouble under the hood. Mind if I take a...