Love Hacked by Penny Reid

Author:Penny Reid [Reid, Penny]
Language: eng
Format: epub, mobi
Tags: Humour, Adult, Literature & Fiction, Humor, Romance, Contemporary, Humor & Satire, General Humor, Romantic Comedy
Amazon: B00IS98B24
Barnesnoble: B00IS98B24
Goodreads: 20982872
Publisher: Cipher-Naught
Published: 2014-03-03T05:00:00+00:00

CHAPTER 17

We pulled into the roundabout for Quinn’s building after an almost comically tense car ride. I had money ready to pay for the cab, but Alex closed his fist over my hand and tossed the driver a bill much too large for the small fare.

He didn’t release me as we exited. Instead, he firmly gripped my fingers—and, therefore, my ten dollar bill—as we entered the building.

I knew the doorman, and Janie had promised to let the staff know that I’d be coming this week to look at the apartment. Thus, I had no need to stop at the concierge and alert him to my presence. We were waved forward to the lifts beyond the impressive lobby.

Even inside the elevator, Alex didn’t slacken his grip. It wasn’t until we reached the door to the apartment, and I needed both hands to unlock the bolt, that he—albeit reluctantly—let me go. I walked inside as soon as the lock was free and made my way to the living room.

The view overlooked Grant Park and Lake Michigan to the left and downtown to the right. Alex and the apartment had a lot in common. It was a magnificent apartment, and I was sure I’d never be able to afford it. In fact, just allowing myself to dream about the possibility was dangerous for my well-being.

But the space would suit for our current purposes.

I turned to find Alex standing in front of the entryway as though blocking any attempt I might make to escape. His arms were at his sides, but his hands were still balled into fists. He was looking at me—half desperation, half determination, half animosity.

That’s right. He was looking at me 150%.

So I paced. I tore off my jacket and flung it to a chair. I put my hands on my hips then swung them away. The burden of his glare seemed lessened while I stayed in motion.

He spoke first. “You promised me three months.”

“Yeah, well, you promised me spending the night.”

“I did spend the night.”

“You know what I mean. Don’t pretend you don’t.”

His jaw clenched.

Before my brain could contemplate my mouth’s intent, I blurted, “What do you have to do with bitcoins?”

Alex’s eyes narrowed, and the animosity in his glare trumped the desperation and determination. “Where did…who have you…what do you know?”

“Nothing. I know absolutely nothing, as a matter of fact. My friend Janie did her best to explain the concept, but I admit, the whole thing seems ridiculous. Electronic currency based on mathematical algorithms, what the heck?”

“Why are you asking me about them?”

“Because Agent Bell brought them up.”

“Did she approach you again? She told me she was going to back off. You have to tell me if she contacts you.”

“No.” My response was clipped, impatient, and I didn’t try to soften it. “I haven’t seen Agent Bell for weeks. She mentioned bitcoins the first time, the only time, I met her. And you still haven’t answered the question.”

“Believe me, Sandra,” he answered through gritted teeth, “you’re better off if I tell you nothing about it.

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