Ace by Sophia Summers

Author:Sophia Summers [Summers, Sophia]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Kings Row Press
Published: 2020-05-12T05:00:00+00:00

Chapter 14

Dex made the last adjustments to his bowtie and eyed himself in the mirror.

“She’ll swoon. You look handsome.”

He lifted his gaze to his mother, standing in his bedroom doorway and grinned. “Mom, I don’t need anyone swooning.” It was odd being home with his parents for so many days at a time.

She sighed. “I know, but this is just so much like your senior prom. I’m this close to taking a million pictures.”

Definitely time to rent that old flat he used in Arlington. It was just so far from the Wests, and from what he could tell, Gianna was staying with them temporarily as well.

He dabbed cologne, ran a toothbrush over his teeth again, and stepped out his front door. The quick walk to her house helped ease his tension.

Something about this whole evening felt contrived. Gi had asked him to go…to his father’s reelection gala? It was a fundraiser, so plenty of big names in the lobbying world would be there. He could see why Gi would want to go. She and his dad were working on her nonprofit. But he couldn’t shake unsettled feelings.

As he walked up to the front door, it opened and the view of Gianna in a long, sleek dress stole every other thought.

“I take it we’re not climbing trees tonight.” His gaze travelled the length of her, from her glittery spikey heels to the way the dress clung and effortlessly flowed down her body.

Her laugh was nervous, but it put him at ease.

“You look amazing. I just walked down here, but maybe you want me to go get the car?”

“No, I’m glad you did. I can do anything in a pair of heels.”

“I believe it.” He couldn’t look away. “I haven’t seen you dressed like this…I don’t think, ever.”

“Prom?” She laughed.

Mrs. West opened the door. “Wait! I have to get a picture!”

He groaned without meaning to. “I’m moving to my flat.”

“Can I come?”

His grin froze. They took a few more pictures and then walked back to his house and to the car. “Yes.”

“Wait, are you serious?”

“Totally. It’s a two bedroom.”

She studied him. “I mean, I love living at home…”

“No, you don’t.”

“Okay, you’re right I hate it. But I didn’t know I’d be coming home, so it’s not like I have a lot of options. But my dad…”

“You know they’ll talk.”

Her eyebrow rose.

“And I know you don’t care.” He laughed. “The only reason I’m still home is because of this short walk, right here.”

Her mouth opened. “Really?”

He stopped in the middle of the street. “Don’t look so surprised. You have to know I care for you.” Thinking of his parachute jump, he watched her until her expression changed.

“Oh, well, I…of course.” Her cheeks colored. “I care too. But that’s the problem, the caring. Maybe I’ll see if any of my friends have a couch.”

“What, no, that’s ridiculous. Stay here, then. Or sleep in a bed at my place.” His grin grew. “I have to admit I love the sound of that.”

“Oh stop. We’re a mess.

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