Lovely Neighbor by Alexa Riley Page 0,39
over to him then place my hands on his chest. The light hits my ring, making it sparkle.
“I think we flew past rushing things with all the unprotected sex we’ve had,” I say.
“We did.” He lifts me off my feet and kisses me hard. “Go get ready.” He puts me back down, and when I turn towards the bathroom he smacks my ass.
“Devin,” I hiss at him, and we both smile.
All too soon we’re back in the States and in the car on the way home. I rest my head on Devin’s shoulder as the driver takes us from the airport to the penthouse. I can’t wait to get some rest and see Grams and Moose.
“We can go back.” He kisses the top of my head.
“I don’t care where I am, as long as it’s with you.” I look up at him. “I love you.”
“I love you.” His hands slips up my neck into my hair as he kisses me, and I sigh, feeling so content and happy.
“We’re here, sir.” The town car rolls to a stop in front of the building and I notice a few cop cars are double parked outside.
“What’s going on?” I ask Devin as we step out of the car.
“Handle our bags,” Devin tells the driver, then takes my hand. “What’s going on?” he asks the doorman behind the desk, but I don’t recognize him. It’s late, though, and I’ve never been down here at this time.
“There was a break-in,” he says, and my stomach drops.
“A break-in?” Devin repeats like he doesn't believe it.
“Yes, I’m trying to pull up the footage now for the cops, but everything is gone.”
Devin rounds the desk but he’s still got a tight grip on my hand so he pulls me with him. He taps a few keys before cursing and taking out his phone.
“Jarico, I need you to come down to my building. Someone has hacked my surveillance system.” There’s a quick pause and then he nods. “See you soon.”
“Jarico will be here in fifteen minutes and he has free rein.”
“Of course,” the doorman says.
“Whose place was broken into? Was it Devin’s?” Could my bad luck have followed me?
“No, ma'am, it was Mrs. Betty’s.”
I gasp and run towards the elevators with Devin right behind me.
“She’s fine, she wasn't home!” the doorman shouts as the elevator arrives.
I feel some relief when Devin pulls me close. “It’s okay.”
The elevator is moving at a snail's pace and I angrily wonder if it’s always been so slow.
“How could someone get in here? This place is supposed to be safe.”
“I’ll figure it out, I can promise you that.” When the doors slide open, there are a few police officers standing there.
“We’re sorry, no one is allowed on this floor right now.”
Devin steps in front of me. “I live here and own the building.”
“Where is my grandma?” I ask, looking toward her door.
Devin lets go of my hand and I dart off before the cop can respond to my question. When I rush into her condo, I come to a halt when I see her serving everyone coffee and cookies. She’s got a full spread laid out and there are a few cops even picking up stuff off the ground and putting it back. My eyes widen in shock when I see one with a feather duster.
“Sugar, I’m okay.” She comes over to me and I wrap her in a hug. “I’m fine,” she keeps reassuring me as she rubs her hand up and down my back.
“What happened?”
“Someone broke in and turned the place over.” I look around the condo, but it doesn't look as bad as my place did. Though she might have gotten them to clean a bunch of it up before I got here.
“Aren't they supposed to take pictures and stuff? They can’t clean yet.”
“Sugar, they already did all that.” She kisses me on the cheek and I wonder how she's so calm.
I sense Devin come up behind me and then see him give Grams a hug. “Are you okay, Betty?”
“I’m fine.” She waves a dismissive hand at him.
“I’ll get this all worked out.”
“I know you will.” She smiles and leans in close to him. “Did you do it?” Grams looks down at my hand and her face lights up like Christmas morning. “You did!”
She pulls me in for another hug and I shouldn’t be the least bit shocked she already knew about this. Devin is the kind of man that would have asked for her permission and I’m glad he did.
“I’ve