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“I love you too.” Chloe ended the call on a sigh, her shoulders slumped. She’d kept her back to him the entire phone call, but Jordan sensed what was about to come next. He braced himself. She turned to look at him, and there was no mistaking the expression of resignation on her face. Their brief time together was at an end.
“I have to go, Jordan. I’m really sorry. If I don’t, I won’t hear the end of it.”
Of course she was leaving. Her people had found out she wasn’t in her hotel suite and called her to heel. And like a well-trained pet, she was going to do as she was told. He wasn’t the least bit surprised, just disappointed. Chloe wasn’t his, she belonged with her people.
I just wish you didn’t come at their beck and call.
Heartsore that their morning was being cut short by one of Chloe’s minions, Jordan climbed down from the stool and went to her. If she had to go, he wanted to claim one last moment with her before she left. He wrapped his arms around her.
“It’s alright. I understand you have commitments, and I wouldn’t want to get you into trouble.”
Even if Marta does sound like she needs taking down a peg or two.
Chloe rose up on her toes and offered him her mouth. Jordan accepted her kiss, doing his best to keep his hunger for her at bay. Her fingers settled on the front of his dressing gown, and she teased the fabric nervously. “Will I see you again? I mean, if you wanted to … um …”
His heart leapt at the thought of Chloe wanting to see him again. He’d forced himself to hold no expectations about either last night or this morning. Chloe might just view her time with him as the final part of her European tour, a nice way to end things. He hadn’t dared to allow himself to hope that when they were both back in the US, they might see one another again.
Do I want to see her again, is she kidding?
He bent and their foreheads touched. “I would love to see you again, Chloe. I’m heading back to New York the day after tomorrow, but I will be coming out to the West Coast at the end of this month. If you have time in your schedule, then yes, it would be fantastic to catch up. Last night was amazing, and …” He let out a nervous laugh. “Yes.”
The Laguna Beach resort was still many months away from its official opening, but the Royal Resorts board, and especially his father, were keen to have an executive presence on site to ensure that things went smoothly. A lot was riding on the billion-dollar Platinum Collection resort. Now was probably not the best time for him to be making any sort of relationship commitments, but that didn’t mean he and Chloe couldn’t catch up when they had the chance.
I really like this woman. But she’s not just any woman. She’s Chloe.
He met her warm brown eyes, taking in the gentle soul which he now knew lived within.God you are beautiful, I’m so lucky to have been able to have last night.
Jordan wanted more. He just wasn’t certain how to have more while keeping it a secret from his family. They wouldn’t understand. Would make him choose between having a real relationship and managing his career.
I can’t tell them. Not yet.
“Could we maybe make a tentative date to catch up in a couple of weeks? I’ve got to go back into the studio in LA to finish up a couple of the tracks on my new album, but we could still chat in between. If you like,” she offered.
The uncertainty in her voice, the utter lack of ego called to Jordan’s protective side. A side that until now he didn’t know existed. The image of a knight in shining armor upon a white steed suddenly popped into his head. He would go into battle for this woman.
“Chats and messages sound good. I’m a legend at GIFs, but don’t be surprised if I stuff up on the emojis. I’ve been known to send a poop one when I actually meant to hit the smiley face. Fat fingers.”
Chloe laughed. “Yeah, I have that problem. I’m always having to send follow up texts to explain myself.”
It went without saying that whatever passed between them was private, but if she insisted, Jordan was more than happy to sign a non-disclosure agreement. Whatever it took to make Chloe feel comfortable sharing her thoughts with him. If only she could stay here with him this morning.
“I really wish you didn’t have to leave so soon.” He buried his nose in her hair, breathing in her scent. Chloe’s perfume was the first thing Jordan had noted this morning when he woke. The soft, floral fragrance was on his pillow. He would be taking the pillow case with him when he left later today.
“If we hurried and finished our breakfast, we could steal a few minutes and take a shower together. From what I understand the hand held shower head was given a five star rating from Cosmopolitan magazine. Something about the various pulse settings. I’ve no idea what that means, but I’m more than happy to help you uncover its secrets.”
She grinned up at him. Jordan took that as an unspoken yes. He tugged on the ties of her robe freeing them from their loose knot. Slipping his hand inside the lapels, he brushed a thumb over Chloe’s peaked nipple, giving it a firm squeeze. His hand drifted down over her stomach, then went lower. He pushed one, then two fingers into her wet heat, stroking deep. Chloe clung to him as his thumb circled her clit. Her whimpers of unsated need gave Jordan all the instruction he required for her pleasure.
“Shower or bed?” he murmured. He would be happy with either option, but Chloe’s sexual release was foremost in his mind.
“Bed, then shower. I can’t get enough of you, Jordan.”
It was the perfect answer.
Her entourage could damn well wait. Chloe came first.
CHAPTERTHIRTEEN
It was late afternoon when Jordan arrived in London. The Eurostar train from Gare de Nord in Paris had taken three hours, during which time, he had caught up on some much needed sleep. The night and morning spent with Chloe had been wonderful, but utterly exhausting. He already missed her smile. A prior obligation to make a quick trip out of Paris to catch up with some French family members was the only reason he hadn’t already sent Chloe a dozen texts. He’d had to settle for just one.
