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“What are you going to do with it? Keep it in a file with the hundreds of other women you’ve seduced?”
That makes me laugh. “Hundreds? I’m flattered.” She crosses her arms over her chest, jutting her hip out, completely unamused. “I want to look at it when I jerk off,” I say matter-of-factly, her mouth falling open.
“You are such a pig.”
There it is.
“You think Dane didn’t jerk off to porn?”
“No, he didn’t. He said that he didn’t like it, that it was demeaning to women.”
I stare at her, expecting her to laugh and say it’s a joke, but she’s completely serious.
Jesus Christ, this woman really did believe everything that moron told her.
“Right,” I say, stepping closer to her and reaching up to touch the bruises on her neck. She flinches, making me pause. “I’m not going to hit you, Emery.” I’m almost offended by her reaction.
“You did the other night.”
“I spanked you during sex. I didn’t hit your face. That’s completely different.” I tip her chin so she’s looking at me.
“Well, you threatened me when I slapped you.”
“I meant it in a punishment kind of way. I would never hit you like that. I thought you”—I glance down at my shoes, my cock screaming at me for where our conversation has ended up—“enjoyed everything else?” I offer her a questioning look.
“I did,” she says softly. Our eyes lock and the tension grows thick. I feel my body instinctively sway toward her. I blink, pulling my attention back to what she came here for.
“What exactly is it you’re looking for, Em?” I keep my hand on her throat, my fingers moving slightly back and forth over the bruises.
“Anything, I don’t know.” Her lip trembles. “Answers.”
A feeling of guilt pulls at me, and I step back, breaking our contact. “I’m afraid I don’t have any for you. Look.” I take a second, choosing my words. “I know you and I haven’t always been… friendly.” That makes her laugh. “But I’m going to be honest with you right now… I don’t have answers for you. Nobody does, and the answers you do end up finding probably won’t make you feel any better. In fact, they’ll probably make you feel worse.”
“Worse?” Her eyes dart back and forth.
“Or not. I’m just saying that oftentimes, if we go looking for something, we’re going to find it. So unless you’re prepared for that, I’d stop.”
“Mr. Bishop, your two o’clock is here.”
“Thanks, Corina.” I nod toward her, then turn back to Emery. “I’m sorry, Emery, but I don’t have the answers you’re looking for.” I hesitate, choosing my words carefully with my next statement. “I don’t have anything to offer you, Ems. I think your life would be better off if you moved on without me in it.” I stare at her, hoping she understands what I’m insinuating so I don’t have to come out and say get the hell out of my life. Her eyes drop away from mine and she nods her head once.
“I understand. Sorry to interrupt you.” She turns and leaves my office.
Once she’s out of earshot, I turn back to Corina. “Next time she stops by, make sure you tell her I’m out of the office or in a meeting. I don’t want to see her in here again.”
9
EMERY
Idon’t understand—at all.
I don’t understand why Mads is lying about knowing more and I certainly don’t understand why he’s doing his damndest to get rid of me.
The only reason I can think of is, he doesn’t want me digging… but that’s exactly what I’m going to do.
The only other person who spent more time with Dane besides Mads and me, was Andy.
“Thanks, Andy.” I smile at him, giving his hand that’s resting on the door he’s holding open for me a quick squeeze before sliding into the back seat.
