The Billionaire by Marni Mann

Author:Marni Mann [Mann, Marni]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Marni Mann

“Here you go, Jenner,” Alyssa said.

I shoved my phone into my pocket and signed the receipt, taking my credit card from her and the two large bags. “I appreciate this, Alyssa.”

“My pleasure,” she sang.

I hurried out the door before she could say another word and placed the bags in the back of my car before I got into the driver’s seat.

“Food to go,” Jo said. “This keeps getting more interesting.”

I rolled down our windows, letting the breeze in, and I put my hand on her thigh as I started the drive. There was always traffic along this route, but because of the time, we missed the big rush and got here faster than normal, the scent of the ocean filling the car as I pulled into the driveway.

Jo looked at the large three-story home through the windshield. “Your parents’ house?”

“Yes.”

“Man”—she shook her head—“they have exquisite taste.” She slowly gazed at me. “I’m so happy you brought me here.”

“You haven’t even seen the house yet.”

“It’s the thought …”

I squeezed her leg, giving her a quick kiss, and said, “Come on. We have a ton of sushi to eat.”

I got the bags from the back of the car, and she followed me to the front, where I typed in a code, the door unlocking to allow us inside. As we made our way through, I grabbed a bottle of red from the large glass wine room my parents had built in the living room. Once I had an opener and two glasses, I stopped at the closet to get a blanket before we made our way outside. We walked across the large deck and down the stairs that ended in the sand. Since it was high tide, I set everything a few feet from the water, giving us enough space so we wouldn’t have to move if it grew any closer.

“Had I known you were coming, I would have done this differently,” I told her.

“Differently?” With the blanket down and the containers now spread about, the chopsticks and napkins next to them, she began to take off all the lids. “How so?”

I lifted the lip of the metal seal, pulling it off the wine bottle. “There are companies that do these kinds of spreads, and they’re a hell of a lot better at it than I am. I would have hired one.”

She clasped my arm as I pulled out the cork. “Stop. This couldn’t be more perfect.”

“You’re sweet.”

“Maybe, but I’m serious, Jenner.” A smile warmed her face. “I love this so much.”

I needed to taste her.

I held the bottle to the side and leaned forward, halting inches from her lips. The breeze was blowing through her hair, her long strands tickling my face. I cupped her cheek, holding her steady, the same wind sending me her perfume. Her fall scent of cinnamon and pumpkin mixed with the salty air, the combination so fucking perfect.

“Jo …” I whispered, my eyes closing, breathing her in. I stayed like that for just a few beats, finally connecting us.

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