Prince Charming by K. Webster

Author:K. Webster [Webster, K.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Dangerous Press

13

Winston

“A word, big man?” Nate darts his gaze to Ash. “Alone?”

Her brows furl, and a brief flicker of worry glitters in her eyes. She quickly schools the expression and smiles at me. “I’ll go check to see if Perry needs any help.”

I nod at him and check out Ash’s cute ass as she exits my office. Nate closes the door behind him, hiding us from prying ears.

This should be interesting.

“Let me guess,” I deadpan. “You’re here to tell me I’m too close to her and you want to protect my fortune from her greedy little paws?”

His jaw clenches. “I’m that transparent, huh?”

“Indeed.”

He sighs and takes a seat across from me, running his fingers through his gelled hair. It’s a mannerism he’s had for as long as I can remember. Dating back as far as prep school when we both played rugby. If the score was too close for comfort, he’d rake his fingers through his hair as the worry ate him alive.

Question is, why is he letting my life worry him to death?

“Listen,” he murmurs as he studies me. “She’s just not who you think she is.”

I arch a brow, waiting for him to continue.

“She has secrets.”

“Don’t we all, Nate?”

“Hers could negatively impact you.” He throws a hand in the air. “Don’t look at me like that, Win. I’ve been your best friend for fucking forever. Sometimes, your eyes are so focused on the prize, you forget to take a look at the world around you.”

“Serves me quite well, don’t you think?” I challenge, coolly darting my eyes over my office, indicating all that I’ve achieved. “You’ve watched me rake in the money for Halcyon in a way my father never could. If I’m such a shrewd, focused man, how is it you’d think I’d let a little girl crawl into my world on her hands and knees and wreck everything for me?”

“I know you’re not stupid. I just worry. Ever since . . .”

He trails off, leaving Meredith’s name unspoken but no less impactful. It’s because of her, though, that I know better than to let my dick and heart call the shots. The Constantine mind is what moves mountains around here.

“We’ve been over this. Ash is a plaything. I’m not sure why you think there’s more.”

“You bought her a car, a wardrobe, and fuck knows what else, man. And then I overhear Deborah arranging to have an apartment set up for an employee, which has to be her because you sure as hell never bought me an apartment. When does it end? The pussy can’t be that good.”

“The pussy is fantastic if you must know.”

“Enough to put a ring on her finger?”

“What is it with you people and your obsession with marriage? I’m not marrying Ash. We’ve beat this horse to death.”

“I’m sorry,” he grumbles. “I’m overstepping, but I wouldn’t be your best friend if I didn’t look out for you. You’ve helped me out of all my fuckups over the years. Forgive me for wanting to be there for yours.

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