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I used the lipstick in my tiny silver purse. Satisfied I didn’t look as disheveled as I had when I came into the room, I took one last sweep of the room. It had a king bed with a view of the water. It was a gorgeous room with upscale décor and luxe linens. I expected the best from Silas when it came to the resort’s accommodations, but I couldn’t help but wonder if I’d get the same treatment if he was in my bed.
Would he be a tender lover or a passionate one? I had a feeling I’d only seen a glimpse of his potential in that closet. He’d held himself back, as if he needed to be in control to give me pleasure.
My pussy clenched at the memory of his fingers inside me. I wanted more. So much more. But first, I had to get back to the reception before Harper or Leo came looking for me.
I took a deep breath and opened the door, finding the hall empty. A strange emptiness filled my chest. Was I expecting Silas to be waiting for me?
It was his hotel. I was positive he could easily figure out which room I’d been given since I’d used my legal name. Would he get a key and let himself in in the middle of the night?
A thrill shot through me at the idea. Could I handle one night with Silas and then go back to the way things were? I was positive I could separate sex from emotions, especially with Silas. I didn’t have any tender feelings toward him.
My heart hadn’t skipped a beat when his strong hand had encircled my wrist and tugged me into the closet. My breath hadn’t whooshed from my lungs when he’d backed me up against the door. His scent, musky with a hint of aftershave, hadn’t invaded my senses, stealing all sense of reason.
Nope. I wouldn’t acknowledge that Silas Sharpe had gotten to me. He’d bared more than my body inside that closet. It wouldn’t be smart to get any more involved with him.
It was a mistake.
I strode toward the reception, my head held high. If Silas was watching me on camera, I wanted to show him I hadn’t been affected by what happened between us. It didn’t change anything. He was still my biggest competitor, and I had no business seeking pleasure in his arms.
I took slow, deep breaths, urging my heart to slow as I calmly made my way to the table where Leo and Harper were sitting. I hoped it wasn’t obvious I’d just had the best orgasm of my life with my enemy in a broom closet. Not that anyone would believe it.
I slipped into the seat next to Harper. “What did I miss?”
The waitstaff set bowls of salad in front of us.
“Just the rest of cocktail hour,” Harper said.
“You get any good intel?” Leo asked as he removed his hand from Harper’s chair.
“I took a walk to see the grounds. The property is gorgeous.” I hadn’t seen much of the property beyond the inside of the closet. I hoped they wouldn’t ask any follow-up questions.
Leo’s eyes widened. “You’ve never been here?”
I rolled my eyes. “If it wasn’t obvious, Silas doesn’t want me here.”
Leo shifted in his chair. “He’ll come around. You’re my sister.”
“And his number-one enemy.” Guilt pricked my conscience because I didn’t feel great about keeping things from him. I picked up my fork to eat the salad. Part of being here was scoping out the food. “From what I can tell, he runs a beautiful resort. The accommodations are luxurious, and the waitstaff is professional and accommodating.”
“Are you staying overnight?” Leo asked me.
“I want to get a better feel for the hotel.” I had visions of showing up at the bar tonight and Silas buying me a drink. It was stupid, but I craved him.
“I want to get back to Evie,” Harper said.
“I’ll take you,” Leo offered, and I breathed a sigh of relief. I didn’t know what I planned on happening tonight, but I didn’t want my brother or best friend anywhere nearby.
“Don’t you need to spend time with Silas?” Harper asked Leo, and I tensed, hoping he’d say no.
“I can grab a drink with him anytime, and if you need to be home, I’ll get you there.”
Harper’s expression softened. “Thank you.”
“Anytime.”
I’d never been so grateful that my brother was a genuinely nice guy. Even if he had plans with Silas, he’d change them to ensure Harper made it home okay. I felt a little bad that I was lying to them. As much as I wanted to get a feel for Silas’s resort, I was more interested in scoping out his body.
In an attempt to pretend this entire fiasco was business-related, I said, “Their wedding planner is organized and well-prepared. The wedding and ceremony went smoothly.”
