“You want me to drop everything and go to Japan with you.”
He swirled me counterclockwise. “Europe, too. We can go shopping.” A teasing grin spread across his mouth.
“I hate shopping.”
“I know. Still, I want you to come with me.”
I didn’t know how much resistance I had in me to continue this conversation without doing something stupid, so fucking stupid it would fuck everything up. I returned to his arms, gripping on every shred of decency and sensibility in me. “I’d have loved to go. But I can’t just leave Kyle behind like that. Besides, Dad still owns me for three more weeks.”And I’m shooting my movie in two weeks.
“I can buy Nick off. Not sure about your giant, though.”
I shook my head and put it on his heart, unable to laugh at his joke. “I’m gonna miss you.”
He pulled my body to his, his sigh brushing my neck. His heartbeat thundered in my ear.
I tilted my head, looking up at him. “You good? Your heart is racing.”
His lips stretched with a false smile, and I noticed his swallowing. “I must be a little dehydrated.” He pointed in the kitchen’s direction. “I’ll grab some water. Do you want anything?”
“No, I’m good.”
“Okay. Let me take you back to your boy first.”
I rolled my eyes and led the way.
Kyle twined his fingers with mine. “Ready, baby?”
Mike snickered, and I rolled my eyes again.
Mutual eye daggers flew between them. It was hard to tell who hated who the most. “It was very nice meeting you, Kyle.” Mike leaned over and whispered something in his ear. Kyle did the same and pulled back quickly. “Likewise.”
Scene14
Maggie
“What was that?” I asked.
Kyle shifted in the backseat of the Limo Mike insisted on making our ride home. “What was what?”
I made a face. “The whispering.”
“Oh, that.” He snorted. “He was threatening me.”
My lashes fluttered. “What?”
“He said if I ever hurt you, he’d kill me in my sleep.”
My jaw dropped. “That bastard!” I patted his thigh. “I’m sorry, babe. I’ll get him for it.”
“No need. I already did.”
I froze, remembering his last word to Mike.Likewise.“You threatened him back?”
“I told him if he ever touched you, I’d do the same.”
“What the fuck? What’s wrong with you two?”
“Excuse me? What’s wrong with me? He’s the one who treats every woman like they’re his property. Including you.” His hands flew in exasperation. “And you’re asking what’s wrong with me? What’s wrong with you?”
