Blown Away 8 by Douglas Cheryl

Author:Douglas, Cheryl [Douglas, Cheryl]
Language: eng
Format: mobi
Tags: Contemporary Fiction, next generation, Series, country music, nashville nights, Contemporary, Romance, Billionaire, cheryl douglas, Literature & Fiction
Published: 0101-01-01T00:00:00+00:00

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Silence filled the car on the way to Brent’s penthouse, and Ava wished she could read his mind. She thought about their talk on the dance floor, trying to determine whether she might have said or done something to upset him, but she couldn’t think of anything that might have set him off.

She’d thought he was relaxing, enjoying her friends’ company, and forgetting about his mother’s visit, but it obviously still weighed heavily on his mind. She knew of one sure fire way to help him forget, but she didn’t know if he was interested in making love to her again. He hadn’t even attempted to kiss her all day.

Brent pulled into one of three underground spots reserved for his vehicles. She couldn’t help but be impressed by his Hummer and Bugatti. He had everything, yet the empty look she sometimes saw in his eyes made it seem as though he had nothing.

After a long ride to the top floor of the luxury high rise, Ava couldn’t stand the silence another second. “If you’d rather be alone, I can call a cab to take me home.”

“No!” He raked a hand through his hair. “I’m sorry, Ava. I know I’ve been lousy company today, but I really don’t want to be alone tonight.” He grasped her hand and brought it to his lips. “Stay with me?”

He was irresistible. No woman in her right mind could look into those big brown eyes and deny him the chance to make her forget the outside world for a while, preferably a long while. “Sure, if that’s what you want.”

“It is.” He smiled. “Thanks for being so great today. I know I didn’t deserve it after the way I acted, barging in on your business dinner--”

“With another woman on your arm,” she cut in. “Let’s not forget that part.”

He grimaced as they stepped off the elevator. “That definitely wasn’t one of my finer moments.”

“Why did you bring her to the restaurant? I understand you felt the need to check up on me, not that I think you were justified. What I don’t understand is why you brought her.”

He fit his key in the lock. “I guess part of me was afraid of what I might walk in on. I thought it may be more than a business dinner. If it was, I didn’t want to look like a fool.”

“Have you ever trusted anyone to remain faithful to you?” she asked, preceding him into the apartment when he gestured for her to enter first.

“You never promised to be faithful to me.”

Ava was too stunned to speak. The penthouse was enormous. Windows stretched the length of one wall and provided an incredible view of the city skyline. “My God, this place is huge!”

Brent laughed. “It’s actually three units. I wanted a lot of space, don’t ask me why.”

She peeked into the gourmet kitchen, which was equally impressive. The finishings and furniture were sleek, contemporary, and obviously expensive. It was professionally decorated, but they’d failed to include any warmth.

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