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Talon whirls her around the dance floor, her smile radiating. I want that smile in my life every day. I move to go to her, but my subconscious stops me.
I swallow the rest of my liquor, making a deal with myself.
Give her a little more time.
Because once I make my move, I plan to give Rowan Ellis everything.
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ROWAN
I review the inventory sheet again, noticing the increase in product sales over the last six weeks. Is it possible? My financial reports are behind, but after running a few numbers, it’s confirmed.
We tripled the business.
My attention is centered on the paperwork, and I don’t react when the bell over the door rings.
“Oh Lord, looks like party-time,” Shelby, one of my stylists, says, followed by a low catcall.
“Of course. It’s ladies’ night.”
My stomach drops at the high-pitched reply, and I glance up to see double trouble staring back at me.
Ginger and Shayla are dressed to impress.
“Oh shit,” I murmur, checking the time.
“Oh shit is right. Did you forget?” Shayla arches a perfectly shaped eyebrow.
“Yes, she forgot. Look at her.” Ginger tsks with disappointment.
“Hey.” I wave lamely.
“Hey? That’s all you have to say?”
“You both are beautiful?”
“While that may be true, your ass is still about to get reamed.”
“I lost track of time.”
“Shelby, can you fix this?” Shayla calls over her shoulder, spinning her finger my way.
“Absolutely. Come on over, boss.”
I roll my eyes, hating when the staff refers to me as “boss.” We’re more of a little family. With all that’s happened in the last few months, I couldn’t have survived without them.
“I’ll grab the wine.” Ginger sashays to the break room on insanely high heels.
“I have make-up.” Shayla follows me to Shelby’s chair, rolling my cosmetic bar with her.
“What’s wrong with my make-up?”
“It’s bland.”
I wince at the term.
“And I’m all for the sloppy-slash-sophisticated top-knot, but let’s pluck those pins and let your curls fall.”
