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The drive back from the airport was excruciatingly long. The meeting had finished early, but that meant I was now stuck in traffic after having dropped my client off at his gate. There were no incidents on this assignment. It was short and straightforward.
Checking the time, I took the first exit into Manhattan and headed for her office. It was six o’clock. I’d told her I’d be back home by seven, but now that plans had changed, I wanted to see her sooner.
I parked my truck in the lot and was relieved to see her car still there. She hadn’t left work yet.
My heart raced like a teenager on his first date.
“Oh, Mr. Devereux, I wasn’t expecting you,” said Mary. “Ms. Adams said you were no longer accompanying her to work.”
“I’m not too sure about that, Mary,” I said. “I may pop in from time to time.”
Mary’s face beamed upon hearing the update.
“Jake!”
My head snapped toward the back offices and I saw Nikole running down the hallway toward me. I would never get tired of watching her run to me. Ever.
I picked her up in my arms and held her tight.
“Hey, I wasn’t expecting you. This is a nice surprise,” she gushed.
Her cheeks blushed red and her eyes sparkled.
“My day ended early, and I wanted to see you.” I leaned down and kissed her cheek. It was too appealing to resist.
“I’m done. I was just occupying myself until it was time to meet you. I’ll get my things.”
Nikole walked away, and I watched her body move and sway. Man, she really knew how to play up those curves with those tight skirts and high heels.
“Hey,” another voice called. I hadn’t heard anyone beside me, which was quite a feat, so I was surprised to find Christina standing there.
“Hey,” I said, shoving my hands in my pocket.
“So, it looks like you’re still in the picture.”
“Yep. It certainly does.”
She assessed me from head to toe, and for some reason, I felt the need to stand up straighter. I’d met Generals with far less intimidating stares than hers.
“Look, I know you’re ex-military, but I mean it when I say, you hurt her, and we’re going to have a problem.”
Recalling Christina’s background check, I knew it wasn’t an empty threat, and I was glad Nikole had friends like Christina to protect her when I was at work.
“You have my permission to kick my ass.”
She grinned and raised her chin to look me in the eye. “Sweetheart, I don’t need your permission.”
I nodded. I was impressed and, no lie, a little afraid.
“I’m ready,” Nikole said, pulling her purse over her shoulder. “Should I leave my car here and pick it up later?”
“Yes. I’ll send a driver to get it later.”
She frowned. “You have a driver? I didn’t know that.”
True. I hadn’t shown her a lot of my world. I’d been completely immersed in hers.
“I do,” I said, extending my arm to her.
