HIGHER (The Indigo Lounge Series) by Cox Zara

Author:Cox, Zara [Cox, Zara]
Language: eng
Format: epub, mobi
Published: 2014-03-09T05:00:00+00:00

Chapter Sixteen

They worked through lunch and ended up ordering from the executive Michelin starred chef who came as part of the building’s concierge services.

He picked through Bethany’s initial plans, firing questions at her as they ploughed their way through a double-grilled steak with fries and salad and a chilled glass of Chablis.

He tried to keep things business-like but the knowledge that she wasn’t wearing any panties beneath the suit dress she’d insisted on wearing again, played havoc with his thought processes every time he allowed himself to dwell on it. Which was every three seconds.

“Zach?”

He fought to refocus. “Hmm?”

“I asked what you thought of Romania for the second trip.”

“Not at this time of year.”

“Okay. How about Rio?” she ventured.

“How about Reykjavik?” he said.

“How about Rome?”

He grinned. “Do names beginning with R turn you on, Peaches? Or do you just like the idea of getting down and dirty in the Holy City?”

A cute little blush reddened her cheeks. “Stay on point, Zach. Besides, there won’t be any down and dirtying since I’ll be right here in New York.”

“Ah, I hate to burst your bubble but you’re coming on the trip.”

Her eyes widened. “I’m what?”

He struggled not to lean forward and kiss the surprised O from her swollen mouth. “Part of the contract terms stated one member of Neon had to be present on the trip. I asked for you.”

She stared at him in silence. His nape began to prickle. “And where will you be during this time?” she asked quietly.

He noted a hopeful wariness in her eyes and dared to think she wanted him to answer one way only. “I’ll be right there with you.”

Her breath shuddered out. His heart soared.

“Does that please you, baby?”

She wrinkled her nose but he was happy to see the shadows retreating. “Technically, it shouldn’t. Business and pleasure. Bad idea.”

“Fuck technical. And don’t pigeonhole us. We’re unique.”

She laughed and he raised a brow. “It’s the second time I’ve been called that this week,” she supplied.

“Really.”

“Don’t give me that look. I’m a unique little snowflake.”

A dark feeling rushed through his gut. He plucked his reading glasses from his face and tossed them onto the table.

“Who called you unique?” he asked, struggling to keep his voice even. He must have succeeded because she smiled, popped a fry in her mouth and chewed.

“The guest list coordinator at Shades.”

“Right.”

She slowly stopped chewing. “You’re jealous? For fuck’s sake, Zach, he was gay.” He started to relax. “I think.”

His stomach clenched hard. “Christ. If this were the Middle Ages I’d keep you chained in my tower so no other man could see you,” he half joked.

She laughed. The sound filled him with a joy that knocked the breath out of him. “So you think you can tame me? Maybe I’d be the one to keep you chained up. And naked for my use whenever the urge takes me.”

God, why did that idea make him so damned hard?

He shifted to adjust his crotch and laughed under his breath at the futility of trying to control his body around her.

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