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He turns me in his arms and rests his hands on my hips. “I repeat, it’s none of his business.”
“Well, I felt a bit weird about it all.”
“Forget it. Forget the small-minded bureaucrats. How about we get out of this place and enjoy the rest of the night, just the two of us. How does that sound?”
“It sounds perfect…but I can’t.” I step closer to him and firmly plant my lips on his. He takes over the kiss, dominating it as he always does, pushing for more until I am out of breath and dizzy just on his taste.
I groan and reluctantly take a step back. “I have to go. Hicks will think I’ve gotten lost.”
“Tell him you got lost with me.”
My hungry gaze follows his tongue as it licks along his lips. It makes me want to say to hell with Terry Hicks.
“He’d love that.” A chuckle comes from the back of my throat. “I really wish I could, but I have to go.” I would love to stay in here and enjoy Everett, but I can’t. I’m sure Terry will have a thousand questions for me when he notices we’ve both disappeared.
“Okay, you go first.” Before he lets me go, he pulls me back in for another kiss, wrapping an arm around my neck.
A creak sounds behind us, and we turn toward the door as it opens. I quickly jumped away from Everett as the door opens wider.
Thirty
Reagan
My heart was beating out of my chest by the time the door is fully open. The relief I feel when I see it’s an older lady neither of us knows is indescribable. The scowl she directs at Everett for being in the ladies’ restrooms has me turning my face away and giggling into his shoulder. The lady coughs and huffs loudly as she walks past us, I can’t help but laugh even more.
Everett shushes me before kissing me on the cheek. “I’m going before the daggers she’s throwing manage to hit me.”
I nod and watch him strut out of the restroom. That man has such a sexy swagger, I had to stop myself from going after him and dragging him back into one of the stalls.
Once the door has shut again, I turn back to the mirror and gently brush along the sensitive skin beneath my eyes, wiping away the moisture that had gathered there from laughing.
I reapply my lipstick and ready myself to face the Spanish Inquisition.
With a painted-on smile, I enter the room and take my seat again.
“Are you okay, Reagan?” Amelia asks, looking a little concerned.
“I’m fine.” I wave a hand and smile back. “Thank you.”
“Why don’t we finish this champagne and order another bottle?”
“I’m not sure that’s such a good idea,” I reply, laughing. “You’ll have me dancing on the tables and all kinds…”
Amelia tops up our glasses, finishing off the bottle.
I lift the glass and rest it against my bottom lip as I catch a glimpse of Everett getting up from his chair. He starts to walk toward us. Oh shit. He greets other executives as he passes but never stops. I keep my eyes forward as he makes his way around the table, the tip of his finger stroking along my back, as he reached Terry. I take a sip and put my glass back down, because if he keeps doing that, I’ll be spilling it everywhere.
“Everett, what a lovely surprise. How are you?” Amelia greets him with a full smile as she stands, and Everett kisses her cheek.
“I’m good, thanks. You look stunning, as always.” He returns her smile, his charm shining bright.
Amelia sits and smiles, winking at me.
“Terry, you old dog, how are you?” Everett asks, holding out his hand to him.
Terry stands and shakes his hand. “Less of the old, young man.” Terry smiles. It’s the first time I’ve seen him do it all evening. “I’m alright, thank you.” Terry Hicks has some nerve. He spoke about Everett like he was the enemy, and now here he is smiling, shaking hands, and joking with him.
“Reagan.” It sounds like his voice has taken on a deeper, more gravelly tone when he says my name. I go to stand, but he’s already hovering over me and dipping down to kiss my cheek. Knowing that my boss and Margie are watching makes me feel like I’m doing something wrong. I can’t just ignore him; honestly, no one ignores Everett Brooks. His presence is even bigger than his ego.
