Total pages in book: 103
Estimated words: 96752 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 484(@200wpm)___ 387(@250wpm)___ 323(@300wpm)
Estimated words: 96752 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 484(@200wpm)___ 387(@250wpm)___ 323(@300wpm)
That is a plan I can say yes to.
Chapter Fifteen
“Do you think we should…”
I stir in my warm nest. It’s so cozy and perfect. I’m wrapped around a furnace and I’m happy here so why are people talking? Whispering. Like they don’t want to be heard, but I catch some of what they’re saying in this weird dream I’m having.
“I have no idea what to do. I’ve been standing here trying to process,” a familiar voice says. “I thought Jeremiah was pranking us.”
“You should have known since he sent pictures.”
“Well, I guess I thought he’s probably handy with a computer,” the voice replies.
“Thank god the crew is running late.”
Those words shake my comfort. The crew. My crew. Well, now I’m awake. I sit straight up in bed and then realize it’s morning and I’m naked.
“Well, hello, sunshine,” Ivy says with a grin that tells me she’s enjoying the drama. She always does as long as she’s not being the dramatic one.
My best friends are here. And it’s daytime and Reid is…yep. He’s here and yawning and giving me a super-sexy smile that reminds me of everything we did the night before. What we didn’t do was remember to be out of here before everyone showed up for work. I look at Anika and Ivy, who are both holding coffee cups. Ivy has a kolache in her hand. Like she wanted snacks for the morning show.
“Would you believe this isn’t what it looks like?” I try.
Anika’s eyes go wide as Reid yawns and stretches and the sheet kind of slips down around his waist. “Really? Uhm, did you find yourself locked in and decide you required body heat to survive the night? You do realize there’s a security guard. He could have helped.”
I reach down and tug the sheet up because while my friends have absolutely seen me naked—we shop together a lot—Reid’s body is a wonderland they’ve never experienced before, and I mean to keep it that way. I didn’t think about the security guy. He’s used to me staying overnight. He’s probably surprised I invited a friend to stay with me.
Especially one who I would totally have said was an enemy right up until I woke up next to him.
“Dude, the heat’s out?” Ivy watches as Reid’s eyes open. She gives him a grin. “Hey, there, Dorsey. You’re looking good.”
I expect my erstwhile lover to freak out and make the same types of excuses I am. Instead, he grins in a wholly adorable way. “Heat’s working fine. Morning. Hey, Ani, can you show me where the tunnel is? I want to get a room because this thing is way too small. Can one of you grab my clothes? I would do it myself but I think Harper wants me to be modest.”
He’s going to be fun. He is taking this in a stride I would not think him capable of. “Clothes would be good, and he doesn’t need to get a room because we’re not doing this again.”
He frowns. “Well, if I’m not on a leash then…”
He starts to push the covers down.
I put a hand on his chest. “You are absolutely on a leash.”
His brows rise in challenge.
Such an annoying man. “Fine. It’s probably going to happen again, but maybe we can go back to one of our places like regular humans. This thing was not meant for two.”
“I’m good with that.” He sighs and lies back. “Ladies, if you don’t mind retrieving my clothes, I’ll leave you to talk this out and go find us some breakfast. I’m feeling hungry today. Oh, and I should check my phone. My brother probably freaked out.”
Ani’s head shakes, and she turns slightly and picks up a garment bag. “Who do you think called us at this ungodly hour? Jeremiah said he noticed you were still here at three in the morning and came by to check. He brought you a fresh suit so you don’t have to walk of shame it. He also left you a box of condoms and a nice inspirational note.”
“Thoughtful guy.” If Reid is embarrassed that his brother came by in the middle of the night, cleaned up after us and left a note, he doesn’t show it. He simply takes the boxers off the top and manages to put them on under the covers then looks my way. “These are pretty much the same size as swim trunks. I can go get dressed in the kitchen if we’re alone and you can talk to your friends. Unless you want me to stay. I assure you I can be entirely amusing.”
He’s entirely obnoxious. “Go. And you should go home. People will notice if you’re early. You don’t ever show up until noon.”
His nose wrinkles, and he leans over and brushes his lips against mine. “Maybe I’ll switch things up. I’ll be waiting with coffee. Craft services should be here.”