Scandalous Lovers by Diana Ballew & Lori Lyn & Marie Tuhart & Jennifer Brassel & Kathy L Wheeler

Author:Diana Ballew & Lori Lyn & Marie Tuhart & Jennifer Brassel & Kathy L Wheeler [Ballew, Diana]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Trifecta Publishing House

Chapter 6

Joe noticed the pain in Vicki’s eyes from Jessica Neimier’s words, and he silently cursed the woman. One after-work drink with Jessica and she'd built up a lie to taunt others with. “Vicki,” he started.

She shook her head and marched out of her office, stopping to talk with her secretary before leaving, not even looking back to see if he were following.

Damn it! He was making progress with Vicki, and Neimier had to mess it up. He shook his head in disbelief as he quickened his pace to catch Vicki, barely making it to the elevator before the doors closed.

“You don’t understand, do you?” There was pain and exasperation in her voice.

“I guess I don’t.” The elevator ground to a halt and the doors opened. He cupped her elbow in his palm and escorted her through the lobby, out the double glass doors and to the waiting taxi he’d called the second she’d left his office.

“Joe, you can let go of me.”

“And let you run?” He’d seen the fight-or-flight response in her gaze.

“I won't. Please let me go.” Her voice was soft.

He stared down into her green eyes. They were clouded with unhappiness, and he needed to back off once again, or he was going to lose her. “Okay.” Joe released her arm, and she slid into the waiting cab. He didn’t know what the hell was going on; he only knew some man had hurt her, and it had been someone she worked with. He hated being at a loss about how to fix things.

He needed to watch his step, especially if he didn’t want her bolting on him. Take it slow. Take only what she’s willing to give, and don’t push. But it wasn’t easy for him to take it slow. He wanted her like he wanted no other woman, and the taste of her filled every one of his senses. She was a challenge, one he relished.

Joe handed his duffle bag to the cabbie, and then climbed into the cab after her. As soon as the driver got behind the wheel, he told him Vicki’s address. The second he shut the door, the cab shot forward. Vicki was thrown sideways toward the door. Joe reached out to help her, but she stiffened at his touch. Back to square one. “Talk about it,” he said. Better to get things out in the open.

“About what?” She threw her hands in the air, just missing hitting him on the nose. “About the fact my reputation in the office is shot to hell because everyone thinks I’m another one of your playmates?” Her voice was low and tight.

His brain picked out one word. “Playmates? What the hell are you talking about?”

“Figures. Men are always so damn clueless.” She turned her face away, staring out the window.

“Yes, we are.” And he was clueless. He didn’t have any idea of what she was talking about. “What’s going on inside that amazing head of yours?”

She whipped around and pinned him to the seat with her gaze.

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