Knox meant that as some sort of bad joke but I’m not laughing. Ben terrified the heck out of me today and for a split second, I thought he was going to beat the shit out of or worse.
“That’s not funny.”
I try sliding my hand out of his, but he only grips it harder.
“Too soon?” He cracks a smile for the first time tonight.
“You’re ruining the one decent moment we’ve probably had between us in the last ten years.”
“The second decent moment.”
I know he’s talking about the kiss.
“And I’m not worried about it,” he continues, lifting my hand to his mouth and kissing it. “I’m good at making up for lost time.”
And just like that.
My panties are soaked.
Sixteen
Knox
Six Days Ago
Gigi’s Apartment
* * *
An Offer He Couldn’t Refuse
* * *
I’m in the middle of a killer abdominal workout when there’s a knock at Gigi’s front door so I answer it.
“You’re the family friend, right?”
There's no hello or other pleasantries when I open the door, he just gets right to it.
“And you’re Matty?” I ask facetiously.
“Yeah, I’m Matthew.”
I know what his name is but I don’t give a shit. Every time I lay eyes on this guy, something primal pounds inside of my chest. I want him far away from Gigi, and I have no real reason for it. It’s just how it’s got to be.
“How can I help you, Matt-Matt?”
He looks inside the apartment and sees all my belongings scattered around the living room floor and sofa.
“Are you staying here?” he asks incredulously. "With Gigi?"
“I am.”
“Can I come in?”
“Gigi’s not here.”
“Is she at work?”
