Imperfect by April Wilson

Author:April Wilson [Wilson, April]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Wilson Publishing
Published: 2017-11-29T16:00:00+00:00

Chapter 25

Molly

We head back to our apartment building. Jamie links his arm through mine, but I’m not sure which of us is supporting the other. Beth and her bodyguard take up the rear. After all the commotion, Beth introduced me to Miguel Rodriguez, who’s filling in for Sam, who’s still in the hospital and won’t be returning to work any time soon. The handsome young Hispanic seems hyper-aware as he surveys the sidewalk. I imagine he’s watching for Todd.

There’s an Uber car waiting for Beth and Miguel near the curb in front of our apartment building.

Beth says her good-byes, hugging first Jamie and then me. “I’m so glad you’re all right,” she whispers in my ear. “If there’s anything I can help you with, just let me know, okay?”

After Miguel and Beth drive away, Jamie and I head inside and climb the stairs to our floor.

Jamie walks me to my door. “Can I come in?” he says. “We need to talk.”

My pulse picks up. I’m still reeling from my run-in with Todd, and I’m not sure I can handle a serious conversation right now. “Okay.”

I unlock my door with shaking hands and push it open. Fortunately, Charlie’s there waiting for me, purring and rubbing against my leg. That’s a good sign. It means I don’t have any unwanted visitors in my apartment. Jamie follows me inside.

“Can I get you something to drink?” I ask him, mostly because I’m nervous and want to stall for time. I’m not sure what Jamie wants to discuss.

“No, thanks.” He holds his free hand out toward me, palm up, and I lay my hand in his. Then he intertwines our fingers. “Are you sure you’re all right?”

“I’m fine. He just scared me, that’s all.”

Jamie makes a scoffing sound. “Molly, he had his hand around your throat. I was serious about filing a police report. He violated your restraining order, and you need to report him. You have three witnesses to back you up.”

I know he’s right, but I dread getting the police involved. It’s just going to make things worse. “All right.”

He smiles, then leans down and kisses my forehead. “Call the police. I’ll wait here with you.”

The feel of his lips on my forehead sends a warm shiver down my spine. He has no idea of the effect he has on me. When I’m near him, my body comes alive. Dormant nerve endings awaken and beg for more contact.

I look up into his handsome face, at those sensuous lips. His glasses make him sexy and mysterious, but they’re still a barrier between us. I feel like I can’t see the real Jamie – all of him. “Take your glasses off,” I whisper.

For a moment, he looks indecisive, almost vulnerable. Then he removes his glasses and hooks them on the neck of his shirt. He blinks and smiles. “Better?”

I return his smile, but of course he can’t see that. So I have to communicate through words, as I can’t rely on him reading my body language.

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