Chasing Vivi: A Stand Alone Enemies To Lovers Romance (The Men of Crestview Book 2) by A.M. Hargrove

Author:A.M. Hargrove [Hargrove, A.M. & Hargrove, A.M.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2017-07-11T04:00:00+00:00

Chapter 21

PRESCOTT

Talk about baring one’s soul. The greatest thing of all, though, is the vulnerability didn’t come as I thought it would. Why is that? Maybe it was the kiss that accompanied it—and the fact that she wanted it to go on and I had to stop makes me feel like a fucking king sitting on top of the world.

If she wasn’t in such bad shape, I would’ve let it continue—but her face wasn’t exactly in ready-for-kissing condition. One thing stopping did, though, was gain her respect. Or I think it did. She gazed at me warmly as I tucked her into bed last night anyway.

We spend a quiet, lazy Sunday morning together, before discussing hiring someone to stay with her while I’m at work. Eric comes to visit in the afternoon and at one point makes such a fuss, I have to steer him aside and tell him to pull his shit together.

“She’s been through it, man. Don’t let her see you react like this. She needs your strength, not some pussy shit. Got it? If you can’t handle it, you gotta leave.”

He runs his hands through his hair over and over. “Lucas said it was bad, really bad. But I, shit, yeah, okay. You’re right. All I want to do is hug her.”

“Hug her, but do it like a man. And don’t squeeze her. She’s broken, Eric. She needs you. She needs us all.”

“Okay, got it.”

I have to hand it to him. He squares his shoulders and heads straight for Vivi with no hesitation in his steps.

“Vivi, tell me what you need from me. I can do whatever. Sit with you, help you when I don’t have to work, just say the word. I’ve got your back.”

“Thanks, Eric. Do you know anyone who does hair? I need this mop washed.”

I perk up at that. I want to be the one who washes that mane of hers. “Uh, Vivi, I can help you with that.”

“You wouldn’t mind?”

My sour look conveys my answer and I instantly regret it as she shrivels. I soften my tone, saying, “Of course not. I’d love to help.”

That’s the honest truth. The idea of sinking my hands into her lustrous hair, of feeling my fingers running through the thick, wet strands makes my dick perk up. I’d better stop thinking about this.

“See, Prescott will help you.” Eric smiles warmly and pats her good arm. “Oh, I almost forgot. I’m such a loser.” He reaches for the bag he carried inside and pulls out several items, one being a paperback, some gossip magazines, a book of crossword puzzles, and a box of chocolates.

“This is so sweet. Thank you, Eric.”

“I thought you’d need something to occupy your mind, other than the TV. That book is supposed to be really good. The girl at the bookstore said it was the latest in hot romance.”

Vivi likes hot romances?

“Just what I need,” she says. Vivi eyes me shyly, and it’s pretty damn cute. I wonder if she’s blushing. It’s impossible to tell because of the bruising on her face.

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