Play to Win: A Scorching Hot Romance (Game Changers Book 1) by A.C. Arthur

Author:A.C. Arthur [Arthur, A.C.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Artistry Publishing LLC
Published: 2020-09-07T18:30:00+00:00

Ethan closed the door to his truck and circled around to the sidewalk where Portia was already standing. Suddenly she looked young and vulnerable again, like when they were in school. A small purse sat at her hip, and the black strap crossing over her chest was darker against the short light purple dress she wore. Her shoes were flat and she’d pulled her curly mass of hair back into a ponytail while she was in her car. It had been out and wild as he’d held her in his arms, pumping into her with every bit of desire that had been swirling inside of him.

Coming to a stop in front of her, Ethan couldn’t help but think of what they’d just done at the bar. Hell, he hadn’t been able to stop thinking about it since she’d eased off his lap and hurried to the bathroom. Minutes later they’d both come out of separate bathrooms together and stood in the small hallway staring oddly at each other. He hadn’t known exactly what to say to her, since sex at the bar had been the farthest thing from his mind tonight. Yet it happened, and he wasn’t a bit sorry about that.

“Thanks for following me home,” she said after clearing her throat.

“It’s late,” he told her. “I would’ve preferred to drive you myself, but as long as I can make sure you’re safe, I’m cool with it.”

She nodded and silence ensued once more.

It shouldn’t be this weird. Ethan had been with plenty of women before and a good number of them had been one-night stands. There’d never been this type of uncomfortable silence. Probably because he’d always been sure to set the ground rules before any action could take place. He hadn’t been able to do that with Portia and wondered if now was too late.

“I’m leaving Monday night,” she said abruptly. “Rod says the work will be complete by then and my book tour continues on Tuesday.”

“Where does the tour continue?” Ethan asked because he didn’t know how else to respond. He’d known that she wasn’t in Providence to stay, and up until this moment that had been fine by him. Now, he wasn’t sure how to react.

He should‘ve felt relieved. There was no need to have a conversation about no strings, just sex, if she was leaving in a couple of days. But that’s not what he felt at all.

“New York,” she answered. “Then Boston before I head back to the West Coast. It’s a seven-week tour which will end in Portland and then I’ll head back home to Seattle.”

“You live in Seattle?”

“Yes.”

He frowned. “I didn’t know that.”

“I know,” she said with a nod.

It was almost four o’clock in the morning and they were standing on the sidewalk in front of the brightest colored house on the block sharing small talk.

“You should get inside. It’s pretty late.”

“Yes, it is.” She took a big enough breath that he could see her shoulders rise and fall with the exhale. “Thanks again…for everything.

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