Ice In His Veins by Tressie Lockwood

Author:Tressie Lockwood [Lockwood, Tressie]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2017-07-02T04:00:00+00:00

Chapter 10

Arik phoned Chevelle again. He’d been texting her all afternoon, something he didn’t normally do. For the most part, work kept him busy. Regardless, whenever he contacted Chevelle, she was always quick to answer. This time he heard nothing, and he didn’t like it.

“I’m assuming you’re not interested in dinner at Reinhart’s?”

Nothing.

He frowned and threw the phone on the bed while he continued to get dressed. Perhaps he had done something to make her mad. In those cases, she would give him the silent treatment. He could handle that, and when he was done putting up with it, he would simply seduce her. Tonight, she would have to wait until he finished dealing with Reinhart.

A certain something stirred inside, more than disappointment at not seeing Chevelle. He might almost call it pain if he were given to fantasies. Why should he hurt over not seeing her for one evening? Ridiculous.

He finished getting dressed in a sour mood and walked down to his car. As he did, he thought of Reinhart. The man was manipulative, and Arik hated his ways. Arik wouldn’t put it past him to try whatever he felt was necessary to gather him and his brothers together. Because he knew that, he wondered about his own sanity in hearing Reinhart out about the business deal.

From speaking to Reinhart on the phone and in person, Arik learned the man had a good grasp of business. Arik had checked into his holdings in Norway, and Reinhart was as rich as he appeared. He couldn’t imagine why Reinhart had neglected to expand his dealings in America before then. However, it wouldn’t hurt to get involved with him if not for family reasons then for improving his financial situation.

A short while later, Arik pulled up before the mansion and frowned when he spotted Cael climbing out of a candy apple red Mustang ahead of Arik’s vehicle. Arik increased his pace and dropped a hand on his youngest brother’s shoulder.

“What’s this?” he said, indicating the car.

Cael grinned. “Isn’t it sweet? Uncle Reinhart bought it for me.”

Arik frowned. “Cael.”

“I know, I know. You’re worried, aren’t you, big bro? Don’t sweat it. I’ve got my faults, but I’m a pretty good driver.”

“I was going to say—”

“Karina!” Cael left him where he stood to rush over to the blonde beauty. She was dressed in a top cut so low her areolas were almost visible and leopard-print leggings that looked painted on.

“Hei vennen.” Karina kissed Cael’s cheek, but her gaze slipped past him to Arik as he strode up to the door. The beautiful smile broadened as she approached Arik. Standing on tiptoe in the most cutesy and seductive way she could, she offered her lips to him. He stared for a heartbeat and kissed her cheek. “Arik, I’m so glad you could come.”

“Karina.” He moved back a step, but she hooked her arm through his and pressed her breast against his arm. He was about to free himself, but she chattered on as if she didn’t realize what she’d done.

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