The hallway erupts with chatter from the other rooms. Cheering. Gasping. Sienna screaming something about manifesting. Trey yelling “SHE’S BEEN CHOSEN LIKE A SACRED BRIDE.”
But all I see is her.
“Welcome to the project,” I say softly.
She shakes her head, voice trembling. “Jaxon… I don’t know if I can do this.”
“Yes,” I say gently, firmly, completely certain. “You can.”
She takes a small step back, overwhelmed.
I don’t follow.
I just lower my voice one last time, letting the promise sink into her skin.
“And Ruby?”
She stops.
“Don’t run from me,” I say quietly. “I’ll only follow.”
Her breath shatters.
She turns, and walks away fast, almost stumbling.
Not because she wants distance.
But because she feels too much.
I watch her go.
And for the first time in years…
I look forward to the chase.
Corporate Thirst Chronicles: The Ruby Edition
SEXY NINE GROUP CHAT
Ava renamed the chat
Ava:
RUBY.
RUBY QUINN.
ANSWER YOUR PHONE OR I WILL BANG POTS IN THE OFFICE.
Sienna:
YOU.
GOT.
CHOSEN.
BY.
