Seduction and Surrender (The Billionaire's Temptation Series) by Cali MacKay

Author:Cali MacKay
Language: eng
Format: mobi, epub
Publisher: Daeron Press
Published: 2014-05-04T23:00:00+00:00

Chapter Eleven

“I don’t want to hear it—from either of you. My personal life is no one’s business but my own.” With the adrenaline still racing through Emma’s body from the fight, she was in no mood to be grilled by her brother and Jake, her emotions running high.

“We’re just worried about you, Em.” Nate grabbed her hand and gave it a squeeze. “I don’t know him, but the fact that he’s brawling on the sidewalk outside your restaurant doesn’t exactly impress me.”

“I don’t know what they were fighting about, but I can tell you that the guy Quinn punched is the biggest ass I know. And you know what? Quinn’s been nothing but helpful and considerate and sweet.” How the hell was it that she was now defending Quinn, when just days ago, she’d thought him a bastard?

“Well, you know him best, Em. And I know better than to tell you what to do.” Nate grabbed his jacket and shrugged into it, his movements still stiff and painful from the accident.

She had to resist the urge to reach out and help him, knowing it’d only frustrate him that he needed help for such a simple act. That was why it was so important that he get the type of physical therapy he so desperately needed—and soon. The longer they let things go, the more permanent the damage could become. Not to mention, he was a shadow of his former self, the carefree man she loved now haunted by far too much. And it was killing her to see him like that. “Call and let me know what the doctor says. And if you need me to come with you, I can get someone to cover me here.”

“I will, but you worry too much, and I can make it on my own.” He kissed her cheek, and then turned to Jake. “Thanks for keeping an eye on her.”

“For all the good it does.” Once Nate was on his way, his limp a bit better than it’d been, Jake turned back to her. “So, Ryker renewed the lease?”

“Yeah. I guess he did.” Just like he’d promised. She let out a sigh, a weight lifting off her chest, though that fight with Capaldi was still nagging at her.

Jake hung his head with a shake before looking up at her through those thick lashes of his. “Do I want to know what you did to secure the lease?”

“I know what you’re implying—and the answer is no, I didn’t sleep with him to get the lease. He’d already agreed to renew it beforehand. Not that it’s any of your business.”

“So you did sleep with him… Fucking great.” Hands on his hips, Jake started to pace a tight circle, looking ready to punch something.

“Look, my love life’s already pathetic enough without getting rid of the only guy who’s shown me any interest.” She was so frustrated, she could scream.

“You know he’s not the only one who’s interested.” Jake reached out and cupped the back of her neck, his intense gaze lingering on her eyes, her lips.

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