6/20/2023 0 Comments Entwined with you online reading![]() Stunned, I barely noticed when he took the gift bag and my purse from my fingers. One that was lit only by candlelight, which cast a warm golden glow on furniture I recognized because it was Gideon’s and mine. I’d partly expected a semi-lived-in space, mostly bare with only the essentials. The apartment was lovely and comfortably inviting. “Oh.” I mentally shook off the sexual spell he had me under. Straightening, he once again loomed over me. I shifted on my feet for a different reason. He was nearly on his knees, taking my shoes off, yet he was undeniably in command of himself and of me. He glanced up at me with those intensely blue eyes. You’ll know when the time comes.”Īs Gideon removed my shoes, I shifted my weight from one foot to the other. You won’t need these heels until you’re ready for me to f**k you.” “I know.” Abruptly, he sank into a graceful crouch, taking my hand that he held and placing it on his shoulder. My hand clenched around a fistful of his sweater. The door shut behind me and he reached past me to lock it, shutting the world out. When my fingers touched his palm, he caught me and drew me inside, pulling me close to place his lips softly over mine. GIDEON’S MOUTH CURVED in a devastating grin as he held his hand out to me. Next time warn me before I open the door.” Paired with graphite gray dress slacks and bare feet, the effect on me was pure, white-hot desire. It looked amazing on him-the perfect blend of casual and elegant sexiness. He had on the same black sweater he’d worn to the nightclub where we’d first really hung out together. Gideon must have been feeling sentimental, too. The door opened and I swayed a little on my feet, struck by the gorgeous, sexy-as-sin man who greeted me. I wore the diamond hoops I’d chosen for our first date and the ring he’d given me, a striking piece that had interlacing gold ropes hugged by diamond Xs-the Xs representing Gideon holding on to the various threads of me. The short dress showed a lot of leg, which I accentuated with peep-toe Jimmy Choos. My pale pink lipstick was smudgeproof and I wore a little black dress that was a halter with a low draping neckline and an even lower back. I’d dolled myself up after getting back from the gym, taking the time to really work my New Eva hairstyle and smoky eye shadow. Nervous, I shifted on my feet and ran a hand down my hip to smooth my dress. It was a gift I’d even feel comfortable giving to Gideon Cross, a man who had more money than was comprehensible.īut stemware wasn’t what I clutched in my hands as I knocked on his door. I’d given a set to a college friend who had no idea what Waterford crystal was but loved appletinis, and I’d given a set to my mother, who didn’t drink martinis but loved Waterford. To me, it was just the right blend of luxury, fun, and usefulness. MY favorite housewarming gift was Waterford martini glasses. I watched his reflection, my mouth curving in a soft smile. Shaking his head, he turned to the mirror and arranged his hair with practiced sweeps of his hands. “Will you go with me to the video premiere?” “It never works,” I agreed, stepping away to finish cleaning my face. It means something to you that’s why you get so f**ked up when you just give it away.” But I don’t think you’re ready to jump into some other dude’s bed. Whatever Cross’s deal is doesn’t matter-he snoozes, he loses. “For what it’s worth, I’m sure your breakup is eating at him, too.” I told him what I could of the truth, because I knew he wouldn’t judge. “I’ve told you, I’m not taking that road again.” That made everything going wrong in my life even more unsettling. “I don’t need a lecture about Brett, okay?” What I needed was Cary’s take on my relationship with Gideon and the concerns I had, but I couldn’t reach out to my best friend. And what burrowed up your anal cavity and rotted?” “Nooo, he got an ass-kicking because he kissed a beautiful girl without thinking about the consequences. “Brett got his ass kicked because of me!” “What the hell do you have to feel guilty for?” I don’t need shit from you.”īecause I was sure to get enough of that from Gideon …Ĭary scowled. “It’s bad enough I got guilted into going! You thought it’d be funny for me to attend that concert without knowing who I’d see there. “Shut up!” I scrubbed at one eye with a makeup remover towelette. He agreed we’d go as friends, but I think the concept needs to be drummed into him, just to be safe. I want you there because I think you’ll have fun and I don’t want to lead Brett on. Not that we were ever really together to begin with, so stop worrying about that. “I’m not getting back together with him, Cary. I looked at his reflection in the mirror. “As a chaperone? Don’t you trust yourself?” “Eva-” he began, in that low warning tone parents save for bratty children.
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