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What did he want? And why did she have to be so honest and write her real address on the application?
He knocked again, making her jump back for the second time. She finger-combed her long hair, knowing it didn’t look the best, especially after the day on the ferry. The wind had a heyday blowing it around like crazy.
Well, she had never backed down from a fight. She wasn’t about to start now. She took a deep breath, then pulled open the door.
“Mr. Holloway, what can I do for you?” She made sure to keep her tone positive and in control. Not like she was on the verge of tears. Because damn it, she suddenly felt like crying.
He didn’t look happy. In fact, he looked downright pissed. Perhaps she shouldn’t have opened the door. “We’re past the formalities, aren’t we, Gabriella? I would like to talk to you for a moment. May I come in?”
She wasn’t sure if she should let him in, especially with the way his face still contorted with rage.
Again, not afraid of a fight. She deserved whatever he had to say. And she didn’t think he’d physically harm her.
She stepped aside for him to enter and shut the door.
Plus, Jaxson was here. He couldn’t hurt her with any bodily harm with Jaxson here. Not that she thought he would. She really didn’t. He looked angry but angry enough to hurt her? She didn’t think so. He wasn’t that type of man. Or was he? She didn’t know him that well.
Of course, she could hold her own. She wasn’t scared—of anything.
“What did you want to talk about?” She turned around, realizing he hadn’t made a move. He stood a breath away from her. So close, he could wrap his arms around her with ease.
Oh, how she ached so much for him to do that. Forgive her and see where this—whatever this was between them—could go.
Ha! That was her wishful thinking that he saw her as anything more than a secretary.
“You know what I want to talk about. You lied to me.”
“You might not like my explanation, but it’s a good one.”
“Explain away. I’m dying to hear it.” His expression didn’t indicate he was happy to hear anything.
She started to open her mouth, yet was unsure of what to say.
“Yo, Gabs, grab me a beer.”
Oh, shit.
Not good.
Jaxson just had to open his loud mouth.
Dane looked at her, confusion morphing with his anger. Or was that pain? She couldn’t be sure. Damn it. She hated the unknown.
There was a moment of silence because she still didn’t know what to say.
“Please, Gabs. I forgot the ‘please.’ Pretty please.”
Okay. Enough was enough. She had to take control of the situation before it completely spiraled out of control.
“Yeah, hold on.” She met Dane’s irate gaze. “Do you want one?”
“Who is that?”
“Jaxson…my partner. I’ll take your avoidance of the question as a yes. I think we could all use a drink.” She tried to walk toward the kitchen without touching him, but it was impossible. She almost fell into his arms when her arm grazed his chest. The small touch was electrifying. She wanted more.
She heard his shallow steps follow her. She grabbed three beers from the fridge and held one out to him, even though he never officially answered her. He made no move to take it.
“You don’t want one?”
