Naomi (Dressed to Kill) by Alisha Williams

Author:Alisha Williams [Williams, Alisha]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Alisha Williams
Published: 2023-07-08T23:00:00+00:00

THE NIGHT HAS BEEN amazing. I don’t think I’ve ever enjoyed myself at one of these events before. I’m not a social person, even when I’m not in a state of depression, because being in crowds makes me anxious. But Naomi has been holding the conversation for the both of us all night.

She might not be from my world, but she seems to know a lot about it. And how to fit in. Not one person here could tell that she’s not one of us. Well, one of them, because even though I have money, it means nothing to me.

“Want a drink?” she asks me.

“I could use some water.” I smile down at her.

My body has been alive all night with her hanging off my arm. Every time she would smile up at me, my heart would skip a beat.

As we turn around to head over to the table of refreshments, I stop in my tracks, my body freezing up.

“What’s wrong?” Naomi asks me, concern lacing her voice. I don’t say anything, I can’t. I’m frozen in fear, and I fucking hate it. Bethany is standing a few feet away, a cruel smile on her lips as she clings to a tall, good-looking man. I don’t know him, just that he plays some sort of sport.

Why the hell didn’t anyone warn me that she was coming to this? My sister must have seen her name on the guest list.

“Cole. Breathe,” Naomi instructs. Her voice is like a calming presence, soothing my nerves. I look down at her, hating the vulnerability in my eyes. “She’s nothing. She’s no one. You’re better than her. She never deserved you.”

I hear her words, but I can’t seem to believe them right now.

“Cole,” Bethany’s voice is like a bucket of cold water being tossed over my head. I say nothing as she stops before me. “Have you met my new boyfriend? He’s an NBA player,” she coos.

“Sup.” The man nods his head, his eyes wandering to Naomi. They light up with interest, and I’m hit with a sudden possessiveness of her. I glare at him, wrapping my arm around Naomi’s waist, and pulling her close to me.

“Hi,” I grind out.

Bethany gives Naomi a fake smile. “And who is this?”

I go to answer, but Naomi beats me to it. “His fiancé,” Naomi purrs, placing her hand on my chest as she lays her head against my shoulder. To say I’m shocked at her words is an understatement.

“What?” Bethany screeches. “You’re engaged? Since when?”

“It’s new, but exciting,” Naomi answers for me. “It was love at first sight. I knew right away Cole was something special, and I couldn’t let him go.”

I look down at Naomi, my heart pounding in my chest. I know this is all an act, but fuck, I’m liking what she’s saying more than I should.

“You mean couldn’t let his money go,” Bethany huffs, jutting her chin out.

Naomi lets out an airy laugh. “No, honey. I don’t need money. I have plenty of that on my own.

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