Reluctantly Alpha (The Barrington Billionaires, Book 8) by Ruth Cardello

Author:Ruth Cardello [Cardello, Ruth]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2020-03-03T18:30:00+00:00

Chapter Ten

“Look this way,” the woman behind the camera said. “Try to relax. We’ll get a few shots of you alone then we’ll bring out a puppy.”

Connor turned his head toward the photographer and tried to take her advice, but she wasn’t the reason he was tense. Thoughts of Angelina were distracting him. The way she sought him out the day before, leaned in, licked her lips. She wanted him.

So, where was she?

Why wasn’t he exchanging secret smiles with her between poses?

What was he doing wrong?

“Strong eyes are powerful, but the mood of the calendar is more playful. You’re a gentle giant. Confident. Imagine you’re at your girlfriend’s house, she has the most adorable kitten, you pick it up, cuddle it, then she walks in. Make me believe I’m the most beautiful woman in the world. Look at the camera and see the woman you want more than you’ve ever wanted anyone.”

Great, she wants me to think about Angelina more? How will that put me in a better mood?

“I like your posture. And you look amazing. Try shaking out your arms. See if you can release some of that tension.”

He did as he was asked but only grew more irritated. I used to have a swagger women found irresistible. All I had to do was nod toward the bedroom and their clothing started to fly. I can’t even get Angelina to watch me take off mine.

So, yeah, I’m tense.

I haven’t had sex since I met her. Can a man die from prolonged abstinence? I don’t know, I’ve never experienced a dry spell before. For all I know my dick will shrivel up and drop off. God knows, it hasn’t worked right since Angelina gave me a tour that was so long and so boring I had time to imagine a life with her.

I could have my pick of women right now. What is my problem?

“Why don’t we take a break?” the photographer suggested, excusing herself from the room.

A few minutes later Connor’s phone rang from the dressing room and was surprisingly fetched quickly by one of the photographer’s assistants. As soon as he saw the caller, he understood. “Hi, Claire.”

“Connor. What’s going on?”

“I’m mostly naked and apparently not living up to your famous photographer’s expectations.”

“She said you look angry. Did something happen?”

“I’m not angry. Confused. Not angry.”

“Okay, what in particular are you confused about today? Give me something to work with.” When Connor didn’t immediately volunteer something, Claire lowered her voice. “Is it about that woman you like? The one Bradford was looking into? Is she involved in the embezzlement somehow?”

Connor waved a hand dismissively through the air. “No. Of course not. She’s as strait-laced as they come.”

“But this is about her?”

“I don’t want to talk about Angelina. If you really want me smiling for this photo shoot, you’d be better off telling me a joke.”

“Knock, knock.”

“Who’s there?”

“Someone who wants to know what’s going on in your head. I can’t help you if you don’t talk to me.”

Connor shot a glare at the people still in the room.

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