Everyone packed up. Jagger had been working out the problem on a yellow legal pad. He ripped the pages out and folded them into hispocket.
“Taking the evidence that I beat you with you?”
He wagged a finger at me. “What did I tell you about gloating?”
I smiled so wide my face hurt. “Who, me? I’m not gloating.”
He chuckled and put his hand on my back. “Come on. Let’s get you out of here.”
Jagger and I were the only two who didn’t work on the floor, so after we said goodnight to the others, we walked to the elevator together. As usual, the minute the doors slid shut, I felt his presence. The faint smell of his delicious cologne had me taking deep breaths as I tried to calm myself. Jagger stood behind me, and I made the mistake of glancing back, only to find him looking at me with the same intensity I felt. My skin tingled all over, and I found myself thinking of something Miles had recently said.
“Listen to your gut. Sometimes it’s just a subtle whisper that tells you to go for it, even when everything else around you is shoutingstop.”
I stared at the elevator panel. What would he do if I pulled the red emergency stop button, pushed him up against the wall, and climbed him like a tree?
Jagger leaned forward, head hovering at my shoulder. “You’re doing it again.”
“What?”
“Thinking something evil.”
“It’s not exactly evil.”
“Oh no?” He arched a brow. “Then care to share?”
I pursed my lips, drawing a chuckle from him. “That’s what I thought.”
The elevator stopped at my floor. I hesitated, not wanting my time with him to come to an end. But after a few heartbeats, I had no choice but to step out.
Jagger put his hand on the doorframe, stopping the doors from sliding closed. “So what’s your prize going to be?”
I nibbled on my lip. “It can be anything?”
“Within reason.”
The wordsI want to have sex with youwere bursting to break free, but I wimped out and shrugged instead. “Can I think about it?”
He nodded. “Of course.”
“Do you…have any good plans for the weekend?”
“None as good as you.”
I felt my nose wrinkle. “How do you know what plans I have?”
“Edmund is borrowing my boat. He said you guys are taking it to Block Island for the day to celebrate Mia’s birthday.”
“I didn’t realize it was your boat he’s using.”
“I’m glad someone is getting to use it. I’ve barely had the time in the last year.” He nodded and stepped back. “Enjoy your weekend with your family.”
I wanted so badly to stop the doors and ask him to go for a drink or have dinner…orsomething. But of course, I chickened out.Story of my life.
CHAPTER 15
Sutton
“Hey, Edmund.” My stepfather was parked at the bottom of the train-platform stairs, waiting for me. “Thank you for picking me up.”
