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I step around her, resisting the urge to shove her aside. If she was a man, I’d have punched her in the face for that one, but I don’t really feel like going to jail just for Margot. She’s probably hoping I’ll react, so she can gloat about it. “I’ll put this as politely as I possibly can, Margot. Fuck off.”
With that, I walk away, more than ready for that drink Blake promised.
14
I sit on the gigantic bed for a minute, to catch my breath. It’s nice to have a moment alone, after a very intense few hours. I’m tempted to call Cleo because I feel like talking to someone, but then she’d want every detail and it’s not good timing. She’ll ask too many questions about the sleeping arrangements and I can’t even go there yet.
The room is palatial. An entire wall of windows showcases the view of the water, shimmering with silver moonlight and dotted with a few anchored boats.
A high-vaulted ceiling has painted white beams, and a dark-wood ceiling fan shaped like palm fronds spins slowly. Expensive-looking table lamps give the space a low, golden light. I turn off all but one. It’s the kind of over-the-top luxury that takes a little getting used to.
I unlock the sliding glass doors and open one halfway, to let some air in. I can hear music playing in the distance.
Then I contemplate the bed I’m going to be sharing with Alexander Maddox, investment mogul, CEO of Maddox Enterprises, elusive grump, and one of Manhattan’s most eligible bachelors. It’s a little daunting, but at least the bed is big enough to sleep a family of six.
I honestly didn’t see him coming. I already feel like I’ve changed. Something about being around him makes me feel…powerful. Feminine. The way he looks at me with that dark fascination. The sound he made when I sucked gently on his tongue.
He’s a force to be reckoned with. The most infuriating man I’ve ever met. I can admit he’s also the most gorgeous, by a country mile. Magnetic and bossy as hell. Built like an elite athlete. A very well-hung one. Not that I have a lot of experience with things like that, but I haven’t exactly grown up in a vacuum. The man is obviously exceptional, on every level.
I still haven’t recovered from the feel of that gigantic thing he’s packing from when I sat on his lap.
The goodnight kiss ramped up the memory, igniting my body like he’s lit little fires along my bloodstream—and between my thighs, where I’m wet again.
I’ve never experienced this kind of reaction to a man before. I feel flushed and strangely reckless.
And I’m relieved to see that there’s a mountain of pillows I can discretely use to make a barrier between us.
Do I want to?
Of course I do. It’s ridiculous to get carried away by a staged kiss with a total—okay, not total—stranger.
He’s not a stranger when you know what the ridges of his cock feel like pressed up against your softening pussy. And that his tongue tastes like whiskey and mint when it sinks into your mouth and tangles silkily with yours.
I’ve already been more intimate with Alexander Maddox than I’ve been with anyone else in my life.
But I remind myself that it’s an act we’re putting on, and nothing more. It doesn’t mean anything. He’s probably out there flirting with a flock of socialites as we speak.
Can a man get a colossal hard-on as an act?
I mean, I don’t think so, but what do I know?
It makes me wish I wasn’t so inexperienced. I’m pretty sure you can’t fake chemistry like that, though. Sparkling, magical chemistry that’s playful but at the same time…scorching hot.
But maybe that’s just another part of the act.
It’s confusing.
I’m flustered by the crazy reactions of my body, especially when my common sense is telling me to get real. He paid a lot of money to make this whole charade convincing. Most likely that’s all that’s happening here.
I get up to check my phone again for messages from Josh. Or anyone else, including detectives and whatnot.
The only texts are from Cleo.
Hope you’re having fun!!!
Txt me if he’s being an a-hole and I’ll get Noah to do some damage control!
Txt me when you get a chance!
