Riding into Love by Nicki Night

Author:Nicki Night
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Harlequin
Published: 2016-12-14T05:00:00+00:00

Chapter 18

Drew was still standing when Alana returned to her office. The blood coursing through his veins made him too antsy to sit down. Why was Gary there? Was he trying to be slick again?

“What’s up with you and this guy, Gary?” Alana asked.

“What was he doing here?” Drew moved closer to Alana.

She stepped back with her hands up. “Whoa! Stand down, cowboy. This is my business.”

Drew lifted his hands in surrender. “That was out of line. I apologize. I just don’t like that guy.”

“That wasn’t obvious.” Alana sat on the edge of her desk and crossed her arms.

Drew chuckled at her sarcasm. Her response prompted him to relax just a little. Alana was certainly capable of taking care of herself. He took a breath and swallowed the rest of his anger before walking over to her. He kissed her and then sat on the desk beside her.

“We’re not friends. Seeing him here and so close to you just...reminded me that I don’t like him.” Drew decided there was no need to go into too much detail. He certainly didn’t want to bring up Gary’s rendezvous with Jade. Mentioning her name to Alana wouldn’t help the situation.

“Wow. That’s too bad.” She frowned. “He’s our new client.”

Drew gave her a long, pensive look. “I can’t tell you who to do business with, but I would prefer if it wasn’t with him.”

“Drew!” Alana’s mouth was ajar. Drew laughed and kissed her open mouth. “Why don’t you want us to work with him? Why don’t you two get along?”

“Gary is not a nice guy. In fact, he’s a bit of a jerk. Competitive too.” Drew paused a moment. “He went after my ex while we were still together.”

Alana’s posture straightened and her eyes stretched. “Whoa. Okay, I get it now. What’s for lunch, mister?” She changed the subject.

“Something tasty,” Drew said with mischief in his eyes.

Alana shook her head. She collected her purse and jacket before Drew took her hand and led her to the elevator.

When the door closed, he pulled her into his arms. “I can’t get enough of you.” He enjoyed making her blush.

Outside, Drew hailed a taxi, giving the driver directions to his destination on the Upper East Side. Drew held Alana’s hand throughout the ride and they settled into a companionable silence as the city landscape rolled through the windows.

During lunch, the city unleashed its flood of hungry professionals onto the streets. Business suits walked along with uniformed delivery personnel each looking to outpace the other. No one stood out in this tapestry of colors and cultures except those whose pace resisted the tempo of city living.

Drew loved the rapid rhythm of Manhattan, which energized him. He appreciated the distinct qualities that each of his locales offered. Brooklyn and London both offered equally trendy vibes at a smoother pace. His parents’ estate was cozy and inviting, while his chateau in France served as a stunning but tranquil setting where he could completely unwind. Drew wanted Alana to experience all the places he loved.

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