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He scratched at the back of his neck. “Sorry.”
“Rough day?” I understood how a bad day could entirely change someone’s mood. I’d been a victim of it one too many times.
“No.” His cobalt gaze met mine. “It’s been a pretty good day, actually.”
“Then why are you so curt?”
“Do you want the cordial answer or the truth?”
“The truth. Always.”
His jaw ticked, and he ran a hand over his face before he shot me a look that was so potent, so intense, I nearly stumbled backward. “Since the minute you walked into that lobby, I’ve been picturing myself shoving that skirt up and taking you against every surface in sight, especially that sad excuse of a desk.”
I inhaled, sharp and quick. His words bounced around my head, sparking little infernos of desire throughout my entire body. My fingers itched to reach out and touch him, drag his face toward me, and kiss him with every regret that plagued me.
“You’ve gotten vulgar,” I said, trying to keep my tone as cool as possible.
“You said you wanted the truth.”
“I did.” This time I didn’t stop myself. I gave into the need building inside me and stepped toward him. Our faces mere inches apart, I leaned in closer, pressing my hand to his hard chest, taking a moment to savor his delicious scent. A growl rumbled in his throat, and I bit back the urge to close the gap between our mouths. My lip grazed past his ear. “You’re not the only one with that problem.” I lingered for a moment, then pushed off his chest, caught his eye, and relished in the flash of shock before turning away. “Which car is yours?”
He yanked at his tie, loosening the knot around his neck. With a grunt, he shoved his hand into his pocket and pulled out a key fob. He pressed it, and I followed the direction he pointed. The lights of a BMW flashed.
“Doing well for yourself,” I said.
He got to the car before me, reaching for the handle, and flinging the passenger door open. His large frame blocked a straight path, but I didn’t keep my distance. He wanted to play this game, then game on. I moved into the space, my hip brushing ever so slightly against the front of his pants. I glanced over my shoulder and smiled. “Excuse me.” I eased in, running my fingers up my knee to the very top of my thigh. “Thank you.” I flashed him another smile, and he slammed the door.
It's not my fault he gave me ammunition. He thought he could get me all flustered, but I was just as good at the game, if not better.
The door flung open, and he slipped into the driver’s seat, shutting the door and officially putting us in too close quarters. His scent surrounded me; his warmth radiated off him in waves that were desperate to drag me beneath him.
I cleared my throat, hoping not to sound as breathless as I felt. “Where are we going?”
“To town.”
He threw the car in reverse and zipped out of the space. We were on the main road before I could even blink. He yanked at his tie again, and I reached over to him.
“This looks like it’s bothering you. Do you want me to take it off?”
My fingers were about to curl around the satin fabric when his hand shot up and grabbed me.
“Don’t.”
“It seems like it’s bothering you. I was trying to help.” I fluttered my eyelashes, and he shook his head.
“Stop with the innocent card. We both know you’re not.”
“I thought you didn’t know me anymore.”
“I don’t, but clearly some things haven’t changed.” He let go of me and ran his hand down his tie. “Why don’t we stop with the games and get back to the real reason I’m here?”
“You’re the one who started it.”
“And now I’m finishing it.”
I shifted in my seat. The change in his mood confused me, andI wasn’t sure how to handle it. Usually, I’d make a joke or start talking about something else, but there was a heaviness between us I couldn’t ignore.
“Sorry,” I finally muttered. “Let’s talk business. The engagement party is in two weeks. Why I didn’t get an invitation sooner, since I know damn well Marion has had this planned from the moment she found out, is beyond me.”
