Sweet Noel (The Anderson Heirs): Book One by Melody Anne

Author:Melody Anne [Anne, Melody]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Falling Star Publications
Published: 2022-12-10T16:00:00+00:00

Chapter Seventeen

Noel

I dash down the stairs, running late and not wanting to make Jeff wait. And in no way do I want him to be left alone with Ryder if he shows up. I’m not sure what he might say to Jeff, especially after that kiss the night before. Well, to be honest, it was a hell of a lot more than a kiss. That’s par for the course when I’m alone with him in the middle of the night.

I hear talking in the front foyer and scurry around the corner, slightly out of breath. Just my luck. Ryder’s standing with Jeff, and Jeff doesn’t look all too happy about it. I slow my pace.

“I’m sorry to have kept you waiting, Jeff,” I say as I walk up to the two men.

“It’s always a pleasure to wait for a beautiful woman,” Jeff tells me and takes my hand, bringing it to his lips. I notice the way Ryder’s eyes narrow.

“That was certainly the right thing to say,” I tell him with a laugh.

“I hear you’re going to the Christmas concert,” Ryder unexpectedly says. “I may see you there.” He’s acting as if he’s trying to make polite conversation, but his words come out more like a threat.

“I didn’t know you were attending,” I remark. “But a lot of people will be there, so the chances of our running into each other will surely be slim even if you do show up like a stalker.”

“We’ll just have to see. Have a wonderful evening,” he replies before striding off. I let out the breath I was holding.

“Are you ready to leave, Noel?” Jeff obviously wants to get out of here as fast as humanly possible.

“Yes, of course,” I say.

He places his hand on my back and leads me to his waiting car. This time it isn’t a limousine, but a silver Jaguar, and it gleams in the setting sun. The vehicle’s beautiful, one that absolutely screams money, which means that the fellow is trying to impress me. Anyone can rent a limo, but this is different. He helps me inside, and I sink into the soft leather seat. Screw Ryder and his intoxicating kisses. I’m going to put real effort into this date. Jeff surely can’t be boring two dates in a row — not if the fates care at all about me.

The drive isn’t bad, most likely because we don’t do much talking. The flashy car has a high-end music system, and we take full advantage of it while making our way to the concert. Still, Jeff’s a gentleman and opens my door for me when we arrive at the hall.

We make our way toward the front of the indoor concert arena. Soon, everyone is on their feet while a band plays Christmas songs in a livelier way than I’ve heard them before. At intermission, Jeff and I have a few drinks and snacks, and I notice he’s starting to look a little green around the gills. The food here isn’t the best, but it’s certainly not the worst.

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