Caught by Cynthia Dane

Author:Cynthia Dane [Dane, Cynthia]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Alpha Billionaire Romance
Publisher: Barachou Press
Published: 2015-08-23T07:00:00+00:00

Chapter 6

Crossing Boundaries

Everyone was silent and uncomfortable. Save for the man gazing at Monica over his shoulder.

“Monica.” He stood, and Monica took a step back. “Long time no see.”

Yes. A long time, but not long enough. “Jackson.”

Her resolve was weak. For a woman who had felt like she was in heaven, she now stood like a statue, hoping that the stiller she stood the less likely Jackson would pay attention to her. Things didn’t work like that. Jackson approached, keeping a respectful distance but holding back what he really wanted to do and say. Hit me, probably. Monica refused to shudder in his presence.

“How are you doing?” He stuck the cigar back in his mouth like a pompous ass. To think that Monica once found his behavior attractive. What did I know? I was younger and dumber. “I’ve been hearing interesting stories about you. If I didn’t think it would make you uppity, I’d come visit that lovely business you started up with Cole’s money.”

Monica inhaled deeply. “I’m fine.” She didn’t ask how he was doing.

Now he approached, closer, his aftershave taking Monica back to those dark days in which she was a prisoner in his mansion. “What brings you here? Never thought I’d run into you in one of my… favorite places.”

He’s trying to get to you. Monica finally had to look away to keep from giving in to the chills she felt. “I go where I please.”

Jackson tilted his head. “With whomever you please, it seems like.”

Monica turned. Henry stood two feet behind her, his brows furrowed and his jaw set. “Jackson Lyle.”

The man in question took a long drag of his cigar before blowing a longer trail of smoke into the air. “Who are you again? Harry Wilson?”

“Henry Warren.”

They didn’t shake hands, thank God. “Oh, right. I’ve heard of you. Well.” He winked. Monica wanted to vomit. “I must be going. Merely stopped by to say hello to some friends.” His wave to the table was a bit too enthusiastic. “Hope to see you around, Monica. Always good to see a familiar face.”

He slowly passed by them, staring at Monica through the corners of his eyes. She stood, stoic, wishing Henry would do something, anything. What can he do? Besides stand protectively near her as that man went by.

“Warren.”

Henry’s hand went to the small of Monica’s back. “Don’t satisfy him,” he muttered into her ear.

The moment Jackson disappeared around a corner, it was as if a fog lifted from the crowd. People went back to chatting and the music became louder. Monica pushed herself from Henry’s extending embrace and cleared her throat. “Can we go?”

“Of course.”

They said curt goodbyes to everyone at the table before going to the coat check and collecting their deposited belongings. On their way toward the door, however, Monica released Henry’s hand and made a detour toward the bathroom. “Sorry. I need to.”

He said nothing aside from, “I’ll see you by the door.” Monica left her coat with him and slipped into the ladies’ room, which was blissfully empty at that moment.

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