Turn To Me by Tiffany A. Snow

Author:Tiffany A. Snow [Snow, Tiffany A.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2000-12-31T22:00:00+00:00

Chapter Nine

I shot out of my seat, intending to make a quick getaway, but I wasn’t fast enough. The door to Blane’s office opened and Kade beckoned to me, the look in his eye promising he knew what I was thinking, and that I wouldn’t get far.

With a sigh of resignation, I reversed direction and headed for Blane’s door. Kade smirked at me.

“You should learn what a mute button is if you’re going to eavesdrop,” he said quietly in my ear as I slipped past him.

“Thanks for the advice,” I hissed back.

The door shut behind him, leaving me alone with Blane. I noticed he’d closed the blinds on the windows, shutting out any possible onlookers.

My stomach twisted. As much as my heart leapt in my chest to see Blane, the lead weight in my gut only grew. Kade had spoken as if it were a foregone conclusion that Kandi and Blane were meant to be together. I wondered how much longer Blane would toy with me before it was over. None of it came as a surprise, though it was a bit more than I’d bargained for to hear it spelled out in such plain, matter-of-fact words. I straightened my spine, determined to maintain my dignity.

“You summoned me?” I said flatly. I didn’t know what to do with my hands so I pushed them into the back pockets of my jeans. I kept my distance, though my eyes drank him in as he stood behind his desk. He’d discarded his suit jacket and tie, loosened his collar, and turned back the cuffs of his white dress shirt.

He frowned at my tone before rounding the desk to approach me. I took a wary step backward. Blane stopped in his tracks.

“You haven’t done that in a while,” he said grimly.

“Done what?” I asked, pretending ignorance.

In answer, Blane took another step and I couldn’t resist the compulsion to inch back away from him. His face darkened even as mine grew hot.

“Why are you afraid of me again?” he asked.

“Don’t be ridiculous,” I snapped. “I’m not afraid of you.” I wasn’t sure how to feel at the moment, I just knew I was hurting. If he touched me, I might break down in tears, which was the absolute last thing I wanted. I wanted to get away and pull myself back together.

He crossed his arms over his chest, regarding me silently.

“You heard what I said to Kade,” he said quietly.

I shrugged, glancing away from him to study the wall over his shoulder.

“Kade is misinformed,” Blane said. “I have no intention of going back to Kandi.”

“It’s none of my business.” I pushed the words out past lips that felt numb.

“Of course it’s your business,” he shot back. “Do you think I’m just using you until I get bored?”

I didn’t speak and didn’t look at him. He’d just voiced the fear I wouldn’t even admit to myself.

He cursed, then moved toward me so quickly I started in surprise. I stumbled backward, only to have his hands close firmly on my waist, holding me in place.

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