Tempted Away by Siena Sloane

Author:Siena Sloane [Sloane, Siena]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2024-01-02T18:30:00+00:00

CHAPTER EIGHTEEN

QUINN

DESPITE MY good intentions, I keep giving in.

Monday, we had the incident in the boardroom. It was irresponsible, but while in the moment, walking that edge of being caught? So fucking hot. That evening, I had her bent over the couch.

Bailey was asleep when I got home, and once again, I felt sick with guilt. Tomorrow, I promised myself. I’ll do it tomorrow.

I woke up early, and after a quick kiss on Bailey’s sleeping mouth, I left. I can’t bear to look in her eyes. Not until I’ve ended things with Justine.

Tuesday was a repeat of Monday, except I went to her apartment after work. It was a crazy day at the office, and Upper Management had a meeting that ran late. I didn’t even try to fool myself that I was going to end it. We fucked when I got there, then made dinner together, then fucked again. I must have fallen asleep because the next thing I knew, it was two in the morning, and I raced back home like my hair was on fire. Lucky for me, Bailey didn’t even stir when I got into bed.

Things between Bailey and I have been strained since I got back. Well, more strained than it’s been the last few months. We’ve hardly said two words to each other.

Justine has become insatiable, and I’m trying to get as much of her as I can now that what we have between us has reached its expiration date. The memories of us have to last me a lifetime because I know I will never do this again. Not only is this juggling act exhausting, but it’s also eating me up inside.

*****

Justine has been a bit off today. Her smile hasn’t been as bright as usual, and she’s been withdrawn.

Earlier, when she walked into my office, I could see she’d been crying, her eyes all red and puffy. A sense of dread filled me. Had someone seen us together? Wednesday before our weekend getaway, we were out getting ice cream. She was snuggled into my side, and I caught someone looking at us who I thought looked familiar. I immediately pulled away, wracking my brain on who it could be. Was it someone at the office’s spouse? Going through my mental catalog of people I’ve met, I still couldn’t place her, so I shrugged it off.

I asked Justine what was wrong, my heart feeling as if it was clawing its way out of my chest. She shook her head, gave me a tiny smile, and said we’d talk later.

It’s been bugging the crap out of me all day. I need to know if I have to start doing damage control. My mind’s been going to all kinds of places all day. If we’ve been caught, what is the worst that can happen? They’ll fire me. I’ve managed to keep my work and personal life mostly separate so Bailey would never have to find out. I can tell her that I’ve resigned. That I’m tired of all the long hours and the toll it’s taking on our relationship.

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