Hand of Thorns by Ashley Beale

Author:Ashley Beale [Beale, Ashley]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Ashley Beale
Published: 2016-04-27T22:00:00+00:00

Chapter Ten

September 5th

Leon walks to the door, and for the first time he actually looks coy. Probably because all my friends decide to greet him, then swoon when he hands me a bouquet of red roses. As we step out into the still humid weather, he whispers, "One of them were fake."

I peek over at him curiously. "One of what?"

"The roses. You said we were like Beauty and the Beast. I didn't want all the roses to wilt, at least not anytime soon."

He opens the car door for me and I want to thank him, but currently I'm too busy staring at him in disbelief. How can someone so agitating and confusing be so... romantic?

He must know what I'm thinking, because Leon's smile broadens. "Wasn't what you were expecting?"

"Honestly? Not even close."

"Good. Happy Birthday, beautiful. Now get in the car." He winks before pushing the door closed, then races to his side of the car. It's not until he's in his seat that he leans over to give me a small peck on the cheek. I don't push for more because of what he said yesterday, about being in the public's eye.

He asks about what we have done so far, so I tell him about breakfast and the drag queen show, and what we're planning for tonight. He listens, glancing over every now and again, while he drives us down the coastal line. It isn't a far drive when he pulls up to a gated fence, where he punches in a code. The rod iron gate swings open, allowing us to pull through, and I read the sign Luscious Surroundings Marina.

"A boat ride?" I ask, looking around. There are highly expensive vehicles parked around, so I know this isn't your everyday marina.

He pulls into a parking spot, killing the engine, and not saying a single word to me. Together we walk towards the pier. I urge to hold his hand which he keeps pocketed, I'm sure for the same reason. He nods his head as we step onto a smaller dock to three people standing there, all in uniform. A captain, and two others dressed in navy blue.

"Good evening, Mister Owens. I'm Captain Alfred Jenkins, these are your personal assistants for the night, Madison and Tony. Please inform them of anything you need." They shake hands together, then the captain reaches for my hand to shake as well. "Come aboard and we'll get you settled."

He moves out of the way to allow Leon and myself to climb aboard the gorgeous two story pearl white yacht- or maybe it's even three stories, I can't tell yet. "You rented a yacht?" I whisper when we get onto the main cabin. I can already spot what appears to be a hot tub in the distance. "Or... do you own it?"

"I rented it for the night."

Before I can say anything more, the two assistants stand before us. The older female with striking blue eyes and black hair, almost a Katy Perry look alike, motions for us to follow her.

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