This Man Box Set by Jodi Ellen Malpas

Author:Jodi Ellen Malpas
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Grand Central Publishing
Published: 2018-03-02T00:00:00+00:00

Chapter Twenty-two

The band has started and people have filtered into the summer room.

“Motown?” I ask, a little surprised, as I’m pulled through the few tables left set up.

“They’re a great band. You want to dance?” He glances down at me with a half-smile, and I’m reminded that my man has some serious moves.

“Later.” I’m conscious that Kate is probably wondering what has happened and where I am. He nods and takes me through to the bar.

My stool is free and I’m lifted onto it. Kate, Drew, and Sam are all holding position at the bar and all seem to be lit up, the alcohol flowing well.

“Where have you been?” Kate inquires, flicking a cautious glare at Jesse.

“In Jesse’s office discussing a certain female who he called to free him after I left him handcuffed to the bed,” I blurt it all out quietly while I keep my eye on Jesse to ensure he’s not listening. He’s too busy ordering drinks with Mario.

“You left him there?” She’s trying not to laugh. I didn’t mention that before.

“He was really mad.”

Her lips purse. “And he called Sarah to free him?”

“Yes,” I grate. “And he’s slept with her.”

“Oh.” Kate’s eyes widen. “Why would he call her?” She comes in closer, wedging herself between me and Jesse so she is standing in front of me.

“He couldn’t get hold of anyone else. John was here and Sam was otherwise engaged.”

“What day was this again?”

“Wednesday.” I raise my eyebrows and watch as she mentally casts her mind back to Wednesday morning. The penny obviously drops because a guilty look washes over her face. I won’t even ask why Sam couldn’t get to Jesse. “Sarah took great delight in advising me. That and the pleasurable experience of listening to three women compare notes on Jesse’s bedroom skills sent me over the edge,” I grumble.

“Oh dear.” Kate gives me a sympathetic face. “History, Ava.”

“I know.” I shake my head disgustedly. “Kate, I’ve got so much to tell you. Can we go out tomorrow night? I need to let off some steam.”

She nods and then lets out a small yelp as she’s lifted from her feet and placed to the side by Jesse, giving him access to me. She slaps him on the shoulder playfully and giggles.

“Drink.” He thrusts a glass of water under my nose, and I take it without complaint, watching him smile as I down it and hand him the empty glass. He nods in surprised approval, then replaces the empty with a glass of Mario’s Most Marvelous stuff. “See how much easier things are when you do as you’re told?”

I narrow playful eyes on him and shake my head at his impertinence. Yes, they are, but his demands are not always as simple as drinking a glass of water. He turns away to catch up with Drew and Sam, but keeps a firm hand on my knee.

“Oh look,” Kate whispers.

I follow her gaze and see Sarah with a group of men, laughing, stroking, touching, and generally feeling up every single one of them at every opportunity.

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