AllFreeNovel
Share Us
CHAPTER21
Jonah and Lacyhad been in the separate office listening to music for almost an hour, trying to find the right vibe for Lacy’s commercial. He couldn’t help the burst of pride in his chest. His little bird finally showed everyone what she was made of. He also managed to keep things professional even though they were alone.
The sooner they finished tonight, the sooner she’d be all his.
Lacy put her headphones on the table and leaned into a stretch. “I need a break.”
Jonah nodded and looked at her cup. “Do you want me to get you more soda or would you like coffee?”
A soft smile tugged at Lacy’s lips. “Coffee please.”
“I’m on it.”
Lacy made a beeline for the bathroom while he stopped at her desk to grab her coffee mug before going to the breakroom. He emptied the pot from earlier and started a new one. It had just started to drip when Logan walked in.
“Hey, man.” Logan set his cup on the table and sat down. “How’s the music going?”
“Good. How’s your part going?” Jonah leaned against the sink and watched the coffee slowly drip.
“Can’t complain about looking at gorgeous people and gorgeous places.” Logan chuckled slightly before he glanced at the door quickly. “Hey, I’ve been meaning to ask you. . . .”
Jonah tensed up, wondering what Logan wanted this time. More clubbing? Talk about the girl he scored with last weekend? Whatever it was, Jonah probably wasn’t going to like it. “Yeah?”
“Is Lacy still seeing that guy from the club?” Logan rubbed at the scruff on his jaw. “You know the guy that gave her the hickeys?”
“Why?” Jonah had already been suspicious of the sudden attention Wolverine had shown Lacy this week. Especially since the week before he barely noticed her as more than a coworker. She stopped trying so hard and suddenly he’s interested?
“To be honest, I don’t know. There’s just something different about her. You know?” Logan narrowed his eyes at Jonah and sighed. “Maybe you don’t know since you’re new. But Lacy seems different, more confident.”
The coffee finished and Jonah filled Lacy’s mug without saying anything. His back was to Logan. Of course, Jonah knew all about Lacy’s awakening. He’d enjoyed every second of it.
“That day she almost fell. . . .” Logan made a noise like he was biting his knuckle. “Those legs. Damn, man. Have you seen those skirts she’s been wearing and those legs? I thought Lacy was cute before, but something has definitely changed.”
Jonah’s fingers flexed on the mug. A muscle ticked in his jaw. Those skirts were for him, not Logan.
“Dude, I know you see it too.” Logan moved up next to Jonah to pour himself some coffee.
Fuck. The compulsion to hit Logan swirled within Jonah. His control was fraying, listening to Logan talk about Lacy likeheknew her. He didn’t know a goddamn thing about her. Jonah knew the fragile bird inside of her and the fierce little bird that came out when she was challenged. He also knew she was way too good for either of them. But at least Jonah wouldn’t hurt her. Logan could tear her heart apart without even trying.
“Anyway, I hope that guy is out of the picture so I can get my hands back on those thighs.” Logan chuckled.
A burning sensation coursed through Jonah’s chest. He clenched his jaw to keep from releasing the low growl that formed at Logan’s words. Logan didn’t say get his handson, but get his handsbackon Lacy’s thighs. Lacy hadn’t told Jonah Logan had touched her inappropriately. It better have been when she’d almost fallen.
Fucking Wolverine.
Jonah took a deep breath, trying to steady himself. He couldn’t tell Logan to back the fuck off because she was Jonah’s. She wasn’t his, technically. She was for now though. But he did have an out here.
“I don’t monitor Lacy’s dating. But I did notice a new hickey, she must be seeing someone.” Jonah’s voice was rough, but he coughed once to try to disguise it. And if the love bites had faded, he would make damn sure there would be fresh ones by tomorrow.
“Damn, where does she find the time? Between the extra assignments and tonight, this week has been hellish to get out. Even some of my usuals have been busy.” Logan leaned against the wall and drank some of his coffee.
Jonah pretended to relax against the sink. He had to figure out what Logan’s end game was. “You plan on adding Lacy to your usuals?”
“Nah, man. I don’t think Lacy is the type of girl to be cool with hooking up with other girls while you’re seeing her. If you know what I mean.” Logan shrugged. “I don’t normally dip in the company ink, but she’s got me thinking.”
Fucking fantastic.
Claire walked in and looked between Logan and Jonah. “What’s up, my dudes?”
