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“I’m on a roll tonight,” I mutter low, the hint of sarcasm heavy, and it’s because I’m still restless for some reason. Two orgasms didn’t quell my inkling churning within that something is wrong.
My mind won’t stop. Keeps dissecting Antonio and Mildred’s behavior and then bounces to Javier and his last message.
I’ll be picturing you just like that tonight when I come with your name on my lips. ~Javier
A shiver rushes through me and I shake my head, trying to rid myself of the images I used to come.
Javier on a bed. Cock in a tight first. His head thrown back while groaning my name.
“Oh God,” I whimper low, thighs clenching—the pulse between my legs racing. Christ, Mariah! Focus. We need to focus.
Right. I need to think. Clear my mind.
It takes a few deep breaths for my body to relax, and I recall the twins’ visit. Their mannerisms were the same: over-the-top rich and expectant. Nothing stood out. Nothing that could raise a red flag.
Those two aren’t the best actors and it makes no sense. None.
Because even at their most narcissistic, faking documents and getting into unapproved—illegal human testing—isn’t their deal. They’ve never shown this level of criminality, their specialty being seizing federal grants for what they claim will be breakthrough testing that funds their expensive taste while doing minimal effort and research.
Are they overindulgent assholes? Yes.
Are they obnoxious? No doubt.
Feeling unaccomplished and more than a little stuck, I refill my glass of wine and walk to the living room, taking a seat facing my floor-to-ceiling windows. The buildings surrounding mine are lit up, and the evening sky has begun to turn dark.
It’s beautiful. Peaceful.
I take a sip and then another. My knees are bouncing and fingertips drumming against the glass in my hold.
Why can’t I control this restlessness brewing inside of me?
Like I know something is wrong.
Or maybe it’s the confusion Javi creates. Maybe it’s the electricity that shocks my senses and warms my bones when we touch. Maybe it’s his persistence, that longing that matches my own.
But however I look at it, it all starts and ends with him.
I worry about him when he’s out with Malcolm.
I look forward to the daily coffees and the flirty looks.
How do I fight something that I feel is inevitable? You don’t.
I’ve been tempting him—pushing him to take and break the last of my walls down. A truth that is both hard to swallow and freeing. With his possessiveness and slick grin, Javier has infiltrated every corner of my mind and heart until the two became needy for his presence.
“Girl, you need to stuff your face and finish that bottle before you do something stupid. Calling him is no bueno in this state.” I’m even nodding to myself, which further cements how crazy Javier Lucas makes me. “Especially since you’re looking for issues with the Fredericks past the federal investigation. Remember that clear heads don’t make mistakes.”
I can deal with Javi and my feelings after. Much later.
A knock at my door pulls my attention and I stand, appreciative of the distraction even though I’m not expecting anyone. But what’s worse is the sudden giddiness that hits my chest at the thought that maybe it’s Javi. So much for wanting to delay?
Ignoring my subconscious, I look down at my body and I’m glad I chose the small sleep shorts and ribbed tank in a mint color. It’s soft and looks sweet, but the lace edging and thin material give the like-second-skin fabric a sheer quality.
Another knock, and I fluff my hair. “Coming!” I yell out, and no other taps on my door are heard. Moreover, I don’t look through the peephole or check the security camera, pulling the doorknob and opening it fully. “What the?”
No one is here. No sign of life down the corridor either.
However, what I do find is a bouquet of all-black roses in a large glass vase with no note. Picking up the large arrangement, I bring it inside and place it atop my entry table, digging through the stems for anything that tells me where it came from.
