“They’re busy.I talk to your father because he calls and I enjoy it.”
Roxie blinked, almost aghast.“You enjoy conversations with my dad?”
“More than I enjoy this.”
“You’re right,” Roxie said and leaped up.“Let’s go back to New York.One out, all out.”
“We’re staying here,” Kintyre said and looked at Lilya.“Are we staying here?”
“For now.Roux might stay in our New York place.”
“Not like we’re using it,” Kintyre said.
“Why would she be staying at your place?”Rourke asked.
“Yeah, I told her to stay with us,” Roxie said.“Rouge HQ is where it’s happening.And we have a club in the building.Alcohol.Hot guys.Backstage passes.”
“Memories in that club,” Zairn said.“Backstage.”
The moment his eyes met Roxie’s, they both smiled, obviously remembering the same moment.
“We should mount a commemorative plaque,” her blonde friend said.
Zairn’s drawl was smooth.“Mounted something.”
Rourke grabbed her shoulder to haul her backwards, drawing her away from the others to hustle her back into the bedroom.
“New York?”he said the moment the door closed.“You’re going to New York?”
“Reid has medical contacts.If we pitch Hope to them and get them on board, our credibility will grow.We need it to grow.Now we have the momentum and the support.We’re going to gather pace.This is going to work.I know it is.”
He skimmed a fingertip down her jaw.“New York is a big step.”
“You want to come with me?If we’re both there—”
“Someone needs to steer the ship,” he said.“You’re going to eat New York up.”
And it was such a relief he wasn’t making a big deal of it.The last thing she wanted was for anyone to believe she was trying to take anything away from Mosaic.
“If I’m allowed to leave California.”
“Why wouldn’t you—the cops?One thing we rich have is lawyers.Don’t worry about the law.I’ll deal with that.”
But could she warn him against contacting his ex?Yes, actually, she could.Hadn’t he said she wasn’t allowed to hold back?
“If I get even a whisper that you’ve talked to Diva or seen her…”
He laughed and wrapped a fist around the finger she raised.“Yes, Mom.”
“And I will hear.I am now friends with the women who sleep with your best friends.You did that and can’t take it back.Roxie will tell me.”
“And Jane can’t keep a secret… or so everyone thought before Knox.”
“I can’t get a read on him.We haven’t spent much time in each other’s company.”
“Oh, if you think he’s an enigma, you’ll love Matteo Reid.”
With so much to look forward to, there wouldn’t be time to look back.Would there?
