Don't Look Down by Jessica Ann

Author:Jessica Ann [Ann, Jessica]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2024-01-22T00:00:00+00:00

24

Skylar

Spoiler alert. We ended up meeting up for lunch on Monday afternoon. And Tuesday he invited me over to his house for lunch. I should have said no since I’m working tonight.

I didn’t.

It’s a fact I’m completely incapable of denying this man anything.

Which is exactly why I’m on my way to Landon’s house. After work, I went home for a shower and a quick nap. I can’t show up at Landon’s looking like dog shit. I’m used to little sleep, but the slight shift in my routine has me feeling more tired than usual.

Landon lives near the arena in a boujee looking gated community.

The guard comes up to my window. “Good afternoon, sir. I’m going to need your license. Name of the resident you’re visiting?”

“Sky Donovan for Landon Spencer,” I announce while handing over my ID.

A smile spreads across his mouth. “Ah, yes, Mr. Spencer added you to his approved list a few days ago.” A few days ago? We didn’t have anything planned, but I guess he decided to be proactive. It warms my heart. It shows me he wants me here. “Let me just log your vehicle and license plate for next time and you’re all squared away.”

He writes some notes on his clipboard, then rounds the back of my car.

A few moments later, I’m on my way. I navigate through a few turns before locating his house. It’s not quite a mansion, but it’s sizeable.

I was expecting something much more ostentatious. His driveway can fit at least six cars, and aside from mine, it’s empty.

The front door opens as I’m walking up to it. “Hey, I didn’t even punch a code in. Did they announce my arrival like royalty?”

“Pretty much.”

“I love it. I have arrived.” I strike a pose with a flourish. When he closes the door behind me, I automatically kick my shoes off next to the entryway. “You practically live in Fort Knox here. Very secure.”

“Yeah, I heard some horror stories, and I wanted to avoid recreating them.” Shaking his head, he recalls, “In my rookie year, some of the veteran players told me how some of the more aggressive puck bunnies were tracking them down at home. To avoid that possible scenario completely, I just decided to go straight to a secure neighborhood.”

“I don’t blame you at all. My place isn’t this locked down, but it’s guarded enough that I feel safe there. And the amenities suit my needs.”

I follow him through a large sitting room. “Are you one of those boujee folks who has a formal living room and an actual living room? This room doesn’t look too cozy.”

He shoots me a sheepish grin over his shoulder. “Nailed it. This is more of an entertaining space. My actual living room is basically a nicer version of a man cave, thanks to mom.” We pass a few doors on our way down a hallway “Downstairs guest bedroom and bath are in here. It’s a great space. Here’s another full bathroom.”

“How many rooms do you have in total?”

“It’s four bedrooms and four bathrooms.

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