Unbearable Player: Gerri Wilder Presents - A Paranormal Shifter Gamer Romance - with Heat (The Matchmaker's Book Club 2) by Milly Taiden

Author:Milly Taiden [Taiden, Milly]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Latin Goddess Press, Inc.
Published: 2024-08-30T00:00:00+00:00

Hours later, Reid found himself questioning his sanity as he adjusted the intricate costume Brianne had somehow procured for him. He stood outside her apartment building, feeling exposed in the tight-fitting outfit that left little to the imagination.

“Remind me again why I agreed to this?” he grumbled into his earpiece as Jake monitored their communications.

Jake’s laughter crackled through the line. “Because you’re whipped, boss. And because it’s actually a pretty clever disguise.”

Reid was about to retort when the building’s front door opened, and his words died in his throat. Brianne emerged, and Reid’s world narrowed to her alone.

Her costume was a masterpiece of creativity and allure. She wore a form-fitting bodysuit that shimmered with iridescent scales, reminiscent of a fantastical sea creature. Ornate fins adorned her arms and legs, and a headdress of coral and pearls crowned her blonde curls. But it was her face that truly captivated Reid - her blue eyes were highlighted with shimmering makeup that made them appear even more ethereal than usual.

“Wow,” Reid breathed, forgetting for a moment that Jake could hear him.

Brianne grinned, doing a little twirl. “Like what you see, big guy?”

Reid cleared his throat, trying to regain his composure. “You look... incredible,” he managed. “But are you sure this isn’t too conspicuous?”

Brianne laughed, the sound like music to Reid’s ears. “Trust me, where we’re going, we’ll blend right in. Now come on, we’ve got a prototype to recover.”

As they made their way to the location Jake had provided, Reid couldn’t help but steal glances at Brianne. Her excitement was palpable, a stark contrast to his own tense alertness. He admired her ability to find joy even in the face of danger.

“You know,” Brianne said as they neared their destination, “I never thought I’d be sneaking into a secret gamer lair to recover my stolen game. It’s like something out of one of my stories.”

Reid smiled despite his worry. “Life has a way of surprising us,” he agreed, thinking of how unexpectedly he’d found his mate.

They arrived at what appeared to be an abandoned warehouse in a quiet industrial area. But as they approached, Reid’s heightened senses picked up on the faint hum of high-voltage electricity and the mutter of voices from within.

“This is it,” he murmured to Brianne. “Remember, stay close to me and be on your guard. We don’t know what we’re walking into.”

Brianne nodded, her expression turning serious. “Got it. Let’s do this.”

They approached a nondescript metal door where a bored-looking guard in a gaming-themed T-shirt stood watch. As they neared, the guard’s eyes widened, taking in their elaborate costumes.

“Whoa, sick cosplay!” he exclaimed. “You here for the tournament?”

Brianne stepped forward, her voice taking on a confident, slightly haughty tone. “Obviously. We didn’t spend weeks on these outfits just to window shop.”

The guard laughed. “Fair enough. Go on in, the main floor’s straight ahead.”

As the door swung open, Reid and Brianne exchanged a look of surprised relief. They stepped inside, and Reid’s senses were immediately attacked by a cacophony of sights and sounds.

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