“Anytime,” I reply, with a smile I hope is convincing.
I watch him disappear down the escalator and then pull out my phone to send Emmy a message.
Still thinking about that list? Because I’ve got an idea for what we could try next…
I stare at the screen, thumb hovering, before I hit send.
Nick trusts me with everything. And I’m about to take his sister to a darker place than he can even imagine.
I shove my phone in my pocket and head for the club.
I’ll deal with the guilt later. For now, I want her.
CHAPTER 23
Emmy
Luke
You still thinking about that list? Because I’ve got an idea for what we could try next…
Luke’s textlies open on my phone screen as I dither over how to reply. It’s Wednesday night and I’m home in my fuzzy pyjamas. I’ve got those little collagen gel masks under my eyes and I have never felt less sexy, but the thrill that zips up my spine at Luke’s message burns right through that.
After typing about a dozen variations of “tell me more” and “I’m listening”, I settle for something simple.
What have you got in mind?
A few seconds later, three dots appear and he’s typing. I let out an involuntary squeal. Sloane’s out so it’s only me here.
Luke
Do you trust me?
You know I do.
Luke
Come to Salt, tomorrow at 9pm. Wear something… accessible.
Ok… Anything else I should know?
Luke
You say stop, I stop. Goodnight Emmy xx
You got it. Goodnight Luke xx
My heart is skipping around my chest as I dial Chloe on FaceTime. I’d already filled her in on the spectacular sex with Luke and I need someone to scream at.
“Chlo, Luke’s taking me to Salt!” I yell before she’s even said hello.
“Oh my god! Tell me everything!”
Josh’s face appears as he muscles in beside her. With some men it would be annoying, but Josh has always been an endlessly cheerful source of support, especially since my birthday. It’s kind of nice to have a platonic male friend who’s so shamelessly rooting for you to get laid.
“He just texted me and said he’d had some thoughts about my list, and to meet him tomorrow at Salt wearing something ‘accessible!’” I say, breathless with excitement.
“Em, this is huge!” Chloe says, as Josh just grins at me.
