Page 144 of Off Limits Mogul

A very large tree.

My eyes land on his wide chest.

Jesus, he’s bulkier than before. Has he put on some extra muscle?

Dread washes over me.

The man has always had a mean punch. With more muscle, he becomes a destroyer.

How much plastic surgery will be required to set my jaw once he breaks it?

“Rhys?”

I snap back to the moment. “Sorry. I’m a little tired. My brain hasn’t kicked in yet.”

“Did you leave my sis home alone while you got some pussy at Dark Compulsion?” He doesn’t give me time to respond. He leans into me. “You and I could drop by tonight…”

“No. I wasn’t at the club,” I say. “I haven’t been there in a while.”

“Then, my timing back in town is perfect.” He grins wide.

I’d argue with that.

“We should go tonight. I love being your guest.”

“Don’t you want to spend time with your sister?”

“I will. During the day. But we’re talking abouttonight.”

“You’re on your own, Noah. I can make arrangements for you, but it’s unlikely I’ll be your wingman.”

“Why the hell not?” He frowns, crossing his bulky arms over his massive chest.

He looks as menacing as fuck.

I offer him an evasive answer. “Too much on the go.”

“This COO gig is killing your sex life, Hartford.” He chuckles.

I beg to differ.

“Like I said, you can go without me.”

“Nah. If you’re not going, I’m not going. I’ll stay here with you and my sister. Speaking of which, where is the little devil?”

“I announced your arrival. She must be in the shower.”

“I can’t wait to see her.”

“Where’s your luggage?” I change the subject.

“It’s only one suitcase. I’m only here five days. Let me go grab it.”

“Okay.”

He returns in a flash.

I close the door and lock it behind him.