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“I call bullshit,” he said, feeling somewhat hurt.
“Sorry, big guy, but that’s how it would end. Hot sex for a few hours, then buh-bye.”
Tobias stared at her, then pulled her onto his lap, gripping the back of her neck. He devoured her mouth as their tongues tangled with one another. His cock was rock-hard, and he could feel her wetness.
Shoving her to the sofa, his big hands slid beneath her panties feeling her, and she moaned against him. Gripping his head, she pulled back, staring up at him. No.
“I-I’m sorry, Tobias. I can’t do this.”
“Okay,” he said, looking down at her. He pushed a strand of the long red hair from her face, then kissed her sweetly, innocently. “It’s okay. There’s a lot happening here.”
“Yea,” she said, shoving back against the arm of the sofa. “I’m sorry.”
“Don’t be sorry,” he said, swallowing. “Why don’t you get some sleep? I’ll keep watch.” Nodding, Gail curled into a ball and closed her eyes, falling asleep almost instantly. Tobias just stared at her.
What the fuck just happened? He’d never wanted a woman so desperately in all his life. She was smart, honest, direct, and fucking sexy as shit. At some point, he fell asleep as well, only to be woken the next morning by JB.
When Gail was safely checked in and headed to her flight, she hugged Dana, kissing her friend.
“I’ll see you in New York in a week,” she smiled. Turning to JB, she hugged him. “Take care of my girl.”
“I will. Be safe, Gail.” She turned to Tobias and smiled.
“It was great meeting you, Tobias,” she said, giving him a hug. She gripped his hand and squeezed. “Take care of yourself.”
“You too.” He felt the paper in his hand and shoved it into his pocket. It would be days later that he had the courage to open it up.
Apologies again. If you’re ever up for a do-over. This is my number 212-555-3243.
CHAPTER THREE
“I hate Miami,” said Gail to her brother.
“I know, but we needed to get out of New York for a while. I’m taking Amy and the kids to our place. Phoebe is in Maine. You’ll be fine with Mom and Dad.” He had a strange look on his face, then hugged her tightly. “Really, it will be fine.”
“Says you,” she frowned.
Her brother kissed her forehead, then left them at the waiting limousine. By the time they arrived at the mansion, it was dark, and Gail didn’t even have the energy to do anything except sleep.
Waking the next morning, she looked out her bedroom window to see the bay and city beyond. But it was the green, murky swimming pool that made her frown. Dressed in a light blue sundress, she padded into the kitchen.
“Dad? Why is the pool a mess?” she asked.
“Oh, we’re getting that taken care of. We haven’t been down here in a while, so everything needs work.” He looked at her, but not directly. She felt as though he were looking over her shoulder.
“Are you okay?” asked Gail.
“Yea. Yea, I’m good. Listen, Gail, you know that I’ve always played the go-between with you and your mother.”
“Yes, and I’m grateful for that.”
“Well, I need you to do one thing for me,” he said. “Your mother is friends with our new neighbors, and they have a son.”
“Dad,” she started.
“Hear me out. Just have dinner with him, no funny business, and come home. That’s all.”
“Dad, you know how I feel about this. I’m not ready to be married. I’m not ready to date anyone seriously.”
