Joey wasn't surprised by her reaction. "Giuseppi, but everyone mostly calls me Joey," he answered. "Chang had to leave," he added simply. The bouncer came and left, and Joey had to admire that about her. She was stronger than she gave herself credit for. Getting back to the point, he continued, "I just wanted to apologize for taking such liberties with you." He was sincere, mostly. He could still feel her beast.
"I can calm you, or help you calm yourself," he offered with a slight smile, his own voice slightly husky considering he really wanted to jump her. But it was something more. Some deeper connection that he felt for her. He genuinely wanted to help her. Alexus was going to have to check his brain later.