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POLLY
“This is insane, you know.” I wipe my mouth with the cloth napkin given to me by the ridiculously efficient flight attendant. We’re an hour into this flight, and I’ve been served an appetizer and a main course that I would find in a fancy restaurant. And don’t even get me started on how incredible this plane is. “I was nervous when you mentioned a private plane because I pictured a tiny little thing with tons of turbulence carrying me over the ocean.”
Ryan grins across from me. There’s a beautiful marble table between us, covered with a white tablecloth and a spread of food laid out for us to pick and choose what we want. The roasted chicken with carrots and potatoes is delicious. “I prefer to travel in a more comfortable setting.”
I let my eyes roam over the cabin of this jet. “How many can this seat?”
“Thirteen comfortably,” he replies and takes a bite of chicken. “And I like that I barely have to duck down to walk through.”
“And what kind of jet is this?”
He smiles again, almost smugly. “It’s a Gulfstream, G650ER, if you want to get technical. We can fly from Montana to Paris without having to stop for fuel.”
“You’re kidding.”
“No, ma’am. I’m not.”
The leather on the seats is just…butter. The wood paneling gleams, and there are televisions set out for entertainment, boasting Netflix, Passionflix, and other streaming services to choose from.
There’s even a king-sized bed in the back, already made up for us with the softest, fluffiest blankets I’ve ever seen. I have a feeling I’ll be joining the mile-high club today, and just the thought of it has my stomach clenching in anticipation.
“You look a little overwhelmed, and we haven’t even gotten there yet,” he says, setting his fork on his empty plate.
“I mean, have you seen this plane?” His grin is quick, and I can’t help but think about how damn handsome he is.
I also don’t want to think about how many women he’s had sex with in that bed.
“What?” he asks.
“What what?” I counter.
“Something just went through that sexy brain of yours. I saw it in your eyes.”
“I have no idea what you’re talking about.” I sip my water and try to act nonchalant, but he narrows his eyes and reaches over to drag his fingertips down my jawline in that way he does that makes me all gooey.
“Bullshit,” he says softly. “Don’t lie to me, babe. We’re far past that.”
“I am not lying—” I stop and exhale. “Jealousy isn’t something I’m particularly comfortable with, and I know it’s not an attractive trait, and I don’t want to tell you what I was thinking.”
“Okay, that’s honest.” He doesn’t take his eyes off mine. “And now I have to know what it was.”
I chuckle, shake my head, and look out at the clouds skimming by beneath us. “That bed back there looks comfortable.”
“Look at me.”
His voice is still mild but also leaves no room for argument, and I turn my gaze back to his.
“I was just thinking that I don’t want to know how many women you’ve taken on a trip and fucked in that bed. See? Not terribly attractive.”
Without answering me, Ryan presses the call button for the flight attendant, and within seconds, he’s standing beside Ryan’s chair.
“We’re finished here,” Ryan says. “And I’d like to be left in private until an hour before we land, then we’ll have breakfast and coffee.”
“Of course, Mr. Wild.” The attendant nods and takes our plates away. “Give me five minutes to clean this up, and I’ll be out of your way.”
We sit in silence, watching each other as he bustles back and forth, cleaning our meal. He sets out four bottles of water and assures Ryan that all he has to do is buzz for him in case we need anything, and then he goes to a private little room and closes the door.
“He has his own room?” I ask in surprise.
