Before Ben by Cynthia Eden

Author:Cynthia Eden
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Romance
Publisher: Hocus Pocus Publishing, Inc.

Chapter Twelve

“There’s nothing going on between Piper and me. We’re friends, have been since we were little, crazy kids terrorizing our Pre-K teacher, but we’ve never been together as anything more.”

They were in the elevator when Ben made that announcement.

Her hands twisted in front of her. “I…didn’t ask.”

“Didn’t you?”

Her gaze cut to him.

“I was celebrating with Piper when you came into the office. She’s pregnant, and probably telling my lucky brother that news right now. I’m going to be an uncle.” His smile was absolutely thrilled. His eyes gleamed. “And I can’t wait.”

Her heart was drumming too fast. She stared at him and realized—the baby that Piper carried was completely and totally wanted. She could already see the plans and dreams in Ben’s eyes. Soccer games? Princess parties? Campouts? There was so much hope there.

And if Ben was this excited, she could only imagine how thrilled Eric must be.

“Congratulations.” Courtney cleared her throat. “I’m happy for all of you.”

His gaze raked her.

The elevator doors opened, and Courtney pretty much surged out. But he caught her before she’d gone too far. His fingers wrapped around her elbow, much like when he’d “nudged” Piper. Only when Ben touched her, Courtney felt a surge of heat pulse through her. Her breath came faster. Her skin seemed more sensitive. Her entire body reacted as she turned toward him.

“And that’s why.” He wasn’t smiling now. He backed her up until he caged her between a nearby wall and his body. “That’s why Piper and I were always just friends. Because when I touched her, I didn’t feel the surge.”

Wait, he’d felt a surge, too?

“I touch you, and it’s like my whole body gets hyper tuned. I can feel everything more.”

That was exactly how she felt.

Footsteps rushed toward them.

“There a problem here?” A gruff, male voice demanded.

She turned her head—managed to pry her eyes away from Ben—and saw a man in a security uniform side-eyeing them.

Ben stepped back. “No problem, Tommy. Just taking a minute to let my lady know something very important.” He inclined his head to Courtney.

The security guard didn’t back away. Courtney realized that while he may know Ben, the guard still wanted her reassurance. “I’m fine,” she told him quickly. “Thank you.”

The guard took his time backing away.

Ben wasn’t touching her anymore. She missed his touch.

“Let’s be very clear on something.” Ben’s stare didn’t waver. “If I came into a room and found some jerk with his arms around you, I’d be jealous.”

She shivered. “We’re just…” Her words trailed away. Friends?

Friends with benefits? Friends who had amazing sex?

He waited.

“We’re not serious. Or—or—I mean, we haven’t even said if we’re exclusive. We hooked up on Friday night.” It had just been a few days. Things were moving so crazy fast.

“I’m not going to fuck anyone else while I’m with you.” His voice was a rough rasp. “And if you are planning to fuck someone else—”

“I’m not.” Had he missed her six-month dry spell? She was pretty sure she’d told him it had been six months.

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