Charmed by You by Kenner J

Author:Kenner, J. [Kenner, J.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Julie Kenner, contemporary romance, Romance, Stark Security, Contemporary, 1001 Dark Nights
ISBN: 9781951812911
Amazon: B09KMGTS7T
Goodreads: 59568743
Publisher: 1001 Dark Nights Press
Published: 2022-08-09T07:00:00+00:00

Chapter Seven

I have to give Simon credit for not pushing me.

“I don’t want to talk about it now,” I’d said. “I know it will help you keep me safe—I really do. And I’ll tell you tomorrow after the conference. I’m only on deck in the morning. We can leave by lunch, and I’ll tell you everything. I just need…” I’d sucked in a lungful of air and tried to keep the tears at bay. “I’ve never talked about it since—well, in a really long time. And I try not to think about it. I just need a little time. Please? Please can I have a little time?”

For a moment, I thought he was going to say no. To tell me that he had to know. That it was the only way he could do his job. But he didn’t say that. Instead, he’d nodded, then said, “It’s okay. I’ve got your back.”

I’ve got your back.

That was over two hours ago, and I’m still holding his words close as I’m tucked up in the guest bedroom. Because the truth is, I can’t remember the last time it felt like anyone truly had my back. My agent, maybe. But that’s her job. Other than that? Well, I’ve been pretty much flying solo for years.

I think of Carolyn, my childhood bestie, and squeeze my eyes shut. I hate this. The memories that stupid reporter is dredging up. The note that’s probably just bullshit but gets me in the gut. Fear and anger and betrayal.

And secrets. Always secrets.

I’m surprised that I genuinely want to tell Simon tomorrow. I’ve held on to these secrets too long, and I don’t know how to let go. But knowing that Simon will catch me…that feels pretty damn nice.

I don’t realize that I’ve gotten out of bed. I’m tired—mentally and physically exhausted—but my body has other plans, and before I realize it, I’m in my robe and at the door. I hesitate, then push it open, walking the short distance from my guest room to the master bedroom at the end of the hall. I’m hoping the door is open a crack—I can’t tell in the dim lighting—because then it’s like permission to go inside.

But it’s not. It’s closed tight, though I don’t know if it’s locked or not.

I want to turn the knob and find out, but that’s going too far. I hesitate, letting the thought settle. With any other man, I wouldn’t even pause. I’d just turn the knob, go inside, and get into his bed. I know what I want, after all, and I’m more than comfortable taking charge.

I close my hand around the knob, telling myself I should do just that. I’m naked beneath the robe, and I close my eyes, feeling my body respond to the thought of finding him there. Of letting the robe fall off my shoulders. Of sliding under the covers with him, my hand closing around his cock as my lips find his.

Of taking what I want, just like I always have, then snuggling up close and telling him my secrets.

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