Total pages in book: 39
Estimated words: 36209 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 181(@200wpm)___ 145(@250wpm)___ 121(@300wpm)
Estimated words: 36209 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 181(@200wpm)___ 145(@250wpm)___ 121(@300wpm)
I do know that Lev is a bottle of inspiration. I know she’s in the home. Alectrona would have told me if she’d left, and from all the boxes and bags all over the floor in the closet, it’s clear she has been here and got the clothing.
“I know it’s a mess.” Lev comes rushing into the closet with a can of Dr. Pepper in her hand. “I needed some sugar, but I’ll be ready in two seconds, I swear.” She leaves the Dr. Pepper on the island and grabs a pair of shoes.
I admire her ass in the tight black, shiny pants. They have a sheer black piece that extends down the side, showing skin underneath on both legs.
“No rush,” I tell her.
“These boots will work.” Lev slips them on before getting back up. “This is okay, right? I thought they would send me more, I don’t know, normal clothes, but these pants. I had to put them on.”
“I can see your bare hips.” I try to not sound irritated. Lev rolls her eyes.
“That’s a nude sheer under it. It’s not really my skin. You think I’m not wearing underwear?” Now there is a thought. “So?”
My tongue sticks to the roof of my mouth. The tight leather pants are paired with a white blouse that falls off one shoulder, revealing a red bra strap that matches her lipstick perfectly. She’d done that same gold on her eyes that I told her I liked her first day in the office.
She is utterly fuckable, and I need to get us out of here or we’ll never go anywhere.
“It’s good. Let's go.” I take her hand.
“Is that it, just good?” Lev has to walk quickly to keep up.
“Alectrona, open the lift.” The door opens.
“Royce,” Lev chirps when she sees him inside.
“Lev.” He gives her a nod.
“I’ve got her door,” I tell him. Royce slips back into the driver's seat. I open the back door to the SUV.
“Oh, I didn’t bring my purse.”
“You won’t need it.”
“I guess.” Lev leans back in the seat. “Are you sure this is okay?”
“Yes, I told them your style. Did you think I’d put you in a short little black dress with glitter?” Lev’s face turns to horror. I know her better than she thinks I do. I would never want to make her wear something that she’s not comfortable in. Her clothes are one of the ways she expresses herself, and I don’t want to stunt that.
“Well, thank you for that.” I notice she keeps peeking over at me. I retrieve my phone to respond to a few emails, in the hopes of diverting my attention from Lev and her damn outfit. My dick is refusing to go down. She looks so fucking gorgeous. I swear canceling the entire night has crossed my mind more times than I’m willing to admit. I want to keep her in this house and not let anyone see how fucking sexy she looks in those pants. “It’s dinner, right?”
“Yes, the Caldwell brothers. They will have dates as well.”
“Right.” Lev runs her palms down her thighs. I can tell she’s nervous.
“Are you okay?” I reach over and take one of her hands.
“I’m not a people person. I can be prickly.” I smirk. Lev isn’t wrong, but that’s one of the best parts of her.
“You have gotten along well with everyone at the office,” I point out.
“I really stick to Julie. She is nice.” I nod in agreement, guilt tugging at me about how I’d paid and pretty much ordered Julie to ask her to happy hour while I dealt with Tom.
“We’re here, Eros.”
“Thank you, Royce. I’ve got the door.” I step out, offering Lev my hand. She takes it.
“Later, Royce,” Lev says before I shut the door. Lev isn’t all prickly; you get that prick if you deserve it. She uses it to protect herself. It’s understandable with how she grew up. “A hotel?”
“There is a restaurant inside.” I put my hand on her back to lead her inside. The Caldwell brothers are always here. I think they keep a few rooms booked on a regular basis. They’re old money.
“Eros.” The host greets me. “Both Nick and Paul Caldwell are already here. Follow me this way.”
“She knows you?”
I shrug. “They likely told her to keep an eye out. They are big spenders.” Realizing how busy the restaurant is, I slide my hand from her back to her hips to tuck Lev closer to me. A few people watch us go by. I want to make it clear Lev is mine.
Her outfit is going to kill me. I don’t know if I should send the store a bonus or fire them.
If I had a solid relationship with her, I don't think I'd be as on edge about it. If I could get my ring on her finger and know each night in bed she was mine for the taking, maybe I’d be able to relax. Right now I’m still trying to make sure her tiny little ass isn’t going to run from me at any moment.