The Penthouse Pact by Cathryn Fox

Author:Cathryn Fox [Fox, Cathryn]
Language: eng
Format: epub, azw3
Tags: Romance, billionaire, fake relationship, fake fiance, fake fiancee, across the tracks, bodyguard, protector, enemies to lovers, fake engagement, Indulgence, Entangled
Publisher: Entangled Publishing, LLC
Published: 2018-02-12T05:00:00+00:00

Chapter Eight

Layla couldn’t help but smile, her body hurting in places it never had before. But it was a good sore, a great one really, and reminded her of the way Parker had taken her only a few short hours ago. It kind of surprised her that he made such a big deal out of her virginity, that after sex he ran her a tub with bath salts and sat on the edge to watch over her while she bathed. Her heart squeezed. If she wasn’t careful, she could fall hard for the guy, and that would be a huge mistake. She had a career to concentrate on. Falling for some billionaire who didn’t believe in marriage—not that she did, either—could only distract her from her goals, and she swore long ago, never to get sidetracked, never to find herself uneducated and alone—or knocked up—like her mother.

“What are you doing?”

Parker’s voice came from behind her, and she spun around. “I couldn’t sleep.”

As his gaze left hers to move over the ingredients on the countertop, she took in his low-slung jeans and bare chest. He was so beautiful. “So you thought you’d make cookies?”

“Yeah, you want to help?”

He shrugged. “Sure. It’s not like I can sleep with you out here making so much noise.”

She laughed. “You don’t sleep anyway. I hear you wandering at all hours.” She handed him a measuring cup and bag of chocolate chips. “Fill this.” He took it from her, and she eyed him. “What’s going on in that head of yours that keeps you up half the night anyway?”

“Work.”

He tossed a chocolate chip into his mouth, and as he chewed, warmth streaked through her. She still couldn’t quite believe she’d had sex with him, or how comfortable she felt with him afterwards, how tender and sweet he was. Sure, she’d set out to seduce him, but all week he seemed hell-bent on keeping his distance—not that she could blame him after outlining the contract—until last night.

With a new closeness between them, she nudged him with her elbow. “Tell me more.”

“It’ll bore you.”

“The museum bored you. I owe you one,” she teased, and held the bowl out, and indicated for him to dump the chocolate chips in. “Talk.” As she stirred, he tossed a few more chocolate chips into his mouth.

“I’m having a hell of a time getting less expensive suppliers, and still keeping the same quality product.”

“Uh…”

He laughed and sat down on the stool across from her as she grabbed a spoon and dropped dollops of dough onto the pan. “My team and I are designing glasses for the blind.”

Her eyes widened. “Really?”

“Yeah.”

“Wait, I think I remember reading something about that in the paper. Tell me more.”

She stopped working as she listened, taking in the fine worry lines around his eyes as he talked, explaining his mission. She had to admit, the whole thing was rather fascinating.

“I’m impressed.”

“You should be.”

She grinned. “Wait until you taste one of these.” Turning, she adjusted the temperature on the oven and slid the tray in.

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