Lethal Beauty (Accardi Tactical Series Book 1) by K.C. Ramsey

Author:K.C. Ramsey [Ramsey, K.C.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: K.C. Ramsey
Published: 2023-01-01T16:00:00+00:00

Chapter 14

Brody

She was crazy. Her brothers had tried to warn me, but I hadn’t realized they were underselling her. How in the hell would sleeping together fix what was developing between us? Did she not realize that sleeping together would start something, not end it? It wasn’t a quick flash of flame. It was the start of something hot, bright, and long-lasting. “You think sleeping together once will get this attraction out of our systems?” Maybe I hadn’t heard her correctly.

“Yep,” she said, nodding as if to back up her idea.

“And you don’t think that by having sex, we’ll be more attracted to each other?”

Doubt flashed over her expression, but she quickly pushed it away.

“Why would it?” She cocked her head, thinking. “I’m complicated—you said so yourself. That isn’t going to change. In fact, you’ve only skimmed the surface. That’s not something you want.” Tapping a finger to her lips, she continued, “And I’m not looking for any kind of relationship. Even this friendship?” she questioned, looking at me in confirmation until I nodded. It was as good a description as any. “It’s not normal for me, and it’s not something I’m completely comfortable with.”

That surprised me. I wasn’t biased enough to think every woman wanted a gold band and white picket fence. But the thought that she, who appeared to be lonely and alone most of the time, didn’t want a friend tugged at something in me. Well, damn, I thought, realizing she was pulling me closer even while she was trying to push me away.

I shook my head. “Both of us need to think this through,” I said finally. “As much as you’re all gung ho about this, we’re both the kind of people who think things through when it comes to the major details. And despite the bull you’re trying to shovel, this isn’t going to be quick or meaningless. We both need time to wrap our heads around what this means and get to know each other, so we’re better prepared for the consequences.”

She looked like she was about to argue, but I brushed past her to make my escape, leaving her to deal with removing the plastic bags and the short walk to her bed.

Making sure I shut her door firmly behind me, I strode to the kitchen, stopping to check on the door out of our hotel rooms to ensure that the prick Oliver hadn’t gotten past security again and was trying to pick the lock or something. Finding the door secure, I practically bolted to the fridge, standing in front of the open door, letting the cool air wash over my damp clothes.

Keene’s phone call had come at the best time—or the worst. I’d gotten caught up in the moment, or the situation, or whatever. I’d forgotten I was on a job, not there to get friendly with Keene’s baby sister. Even if she was drop-dead gorgeous, had a wicked sense of humor, and a mouth that wouldn’t quit. Luckily, Keene hadn’t realized anything was amiss and had kept his questions non-invasive and to the point.

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