Fundamentals of Biology, Part 2 by Penny Reid

Author:Penny Reid [Reid, Penny]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Smartypants Romance

I zipped my parka all the way up after waving goodbye to the dude at the security desk in the lobby. As I approached the glass doors of the main entrance, I scanned the street for Tara’s Mercedes beyond. I never left the building until Tara arrived. Per protocol, she generally showed up ten minutes after I texted her, which I’d done in the locker room right after placing the engagement ring on my third left finger.

Pulling my hand out of my pocket, I studied the twinkle of the large stone in the dim light. I honestly didn’t know precisely why I’d put it on my hand. Usually, I wore it on a chain around my neck if I wore it at all. But for some reason, after telling James that I had a fiancé, wearing it on my ring finger just felt right.

Faint sound and movement beyond the glass doors had me lifting my head. I spotted Tara’s Mercedes pull up to the curb, hazard lights blinking. That was my sign that it was safe to leave.

I had barely reached the first step down when a voice said, “Where are you going?”

James Nieminen materialized from behind one of the columns. Apparently in full stalker mode, dressed in a dark wool coat and leather gloves, he looked me up and down.

“Just heading out,” I said, faking cheer. Then, because I’m a petty queen, I couldn’t resist adding, “You should get going if you want to make that show.”

Ah. Sam. You are your own worst enemy.

I shifted my weight and looked past James toward the waiting black car, which had just been joined by a second SUV. From the passenger side of the Mercedes, Tara climbed out, eyes locking on mine. I gave my head a faint shake, hoping she’d stay put. The last thing I needed was James claiming that he’d been harassed by my security team, then I’d have to explain why I had a security team. He was a dipshit, but I didn’t consider him a physical threat. I didn’t need Tara this time.

Meanwhile, James smiled, and I didn’t like how much teeth it showed. “I realized we didn’t finish discussing the distribution of tasks for the conference poster. There’s a lot to do, and I decided I want you to draft my section.”

“You want me to draft your section?” Quickly, I scanned the sidewalk and I spotted two other security detail people who I recognized. Both glanced at me, then at Tara. Obviously, they were following her lead, hands in pockets but stance alert. They fanned out, silent as bats, and started inching toward us as though they were simple strangers passing by.

“That’s right,” James said, leaning closer, “you draft it, I’ll edit it. That’ll save me time.” He stepped fully into my personal space, the gap between us narrowing to “intimate conversation” range. I could smell his cologne, citrus and chemical, and the tang of it made me want to sneeze.

I backed up a half step. “Sure,” I ground out.

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