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“He’s just a guy she went to college with. We met up with him and his best friend, Taylor.”
“The ice hockey superstar for the Seattle Hawks? That Taylor?”
I laugh, but I feel like facepalming myself. So much for anonymity, though I’ve still no intention of giving Ashton’s name up. “Yes,thatTaylor. They got back together recently.”
“And you boned his bestie while you were in town? Nice!”
I almost splutter my next words; “Tess, I did not do any boning!”
“Why the hell not?” She seems confused.
“Because I hardly know the guy. And he lives in Seattle.”
She leans on the desk and folds her arms across her chest. “Listen, Mads, I may be older than you by quite a bit.”
I glance at her before flopping into my chair, resigned to the fact that I can't escape the lecture. Also, Tess isn’t a day over thirty-eight.
“You’re not that much older than me,” I point out. Ten years is nothing these days.
“Regardless.” She waves it off. “Time waits for no one, Mads. You realize this as you get older. I spent way too long feeling guilty about ending my marriage. I didn’t date for years after that. Now look at me! I have men left, right, and center lining up. I’m up to my eyeballs in testosterone. There’s dick coming at me from everywhere. I’m not even joking.”
I gasp at her choice of words. She’s often crude like this, so it shouldn’t surprise me.“Your point being?” I muse, unsure where she’s going. I think it’s great that she’s realized she’s a hot mama, and getting it here, there, and everywhere seems to work for her.
“To live life and enjoy yourself. You work hard, and I love that you do. You’re my best agent. But, live a little. Take a nosedive every now and again.”
“Into the arms of a hot stranger?” Okay, he's not a complete stranger, but I don't know much about him.
“Exactly!”
“Well, he may come out here, so we’ll see,” I tell her. I hope he is, or I may have to return to Seattle and do it myself.
“That’s wonderful!” She claps her hands together and pulls her glasses back down from the top of her head. She’s back to business mode. “Just make sure you get under him as soon as possible, honey. Got me?”
I smile at her. “Over and out.” I give her a salute, and she straightens up.
“Good.” She seems satisfied. “And well done again with the Overton’s. Keep up the good work.”
“I will,” I assure her as she wafts back out of my office, and I sit there for a moment contemplating my next move.
I fish my cell out of my bag to reply to Ashton, but I see there’s a message waiting.
I’m serious, Mads. When can I see you?
My heart palpitates, and I squeeze my thighs together, thinking about him wanting to see me. I also can’t stop thinking about last night and him getting himself off in the broom cupboard in the night club. All the while, I gave it to myself with my bullet on all fours with my ass in the air.
But I wouldn’t change it. I want to do it again.
I quickly type back.
As soon as possible, Ash. I need to see you as soon as possible.
CHAPTER 5
Ashton
I’m not joking when I say I need to see her as soon as possible, though I spend the next week tying up loose ends at home.
I can't stop thinking about the night we sexted, so I book a flight to Tampa to visit my mom briefly. Then, I'll surprise Maddison in Miami.
