RUSH (Montgomery Men #1) - C.A. Harms Page 0,60

angrier. I skipped over them as his irritation wasn’t my top priority right now.

I read one message over and over, each time feeling that knot in my stomach only growing tighter.

Kinsley: I’m sorry I lied, but I never pretended with you. The woman I was when I was with you, that is Kinsley. You gave me back the woman I once was. I’m so sorry I hurt you, but never did I ever pretend to feel something I didn’t. I love you, Ash. For all the things you’ve given me and all the times you made me feel as if nothing from my past could ever hurt me again.

She’d sent the message only moments after I sent her my good-bye. Moments after I shut my phone off and refused to turn it back on.

When Murray slowed to a stop in front of the law firm, I opened my own door this time. “Take a drive,” I said over my shoulder. “I’m sure I’ll be awhile. I’ll call when I’m ready.”

I didn’t wait for his response as I climbed out and hurried toward the front entrance. A few heads turned as I entered, but I didn’t acknowledge them in return.

The young woman behind the desk looked up with an annoyed expression that immediately shifted to interest. She thrust out her chest, flipping her hair as she smiled brightly. “Good morning,” she cooed. “What can I help you with?” She scanned over my chest and settled her gaze on the space where my jacket hem rested. This chick was honestly staring at my cock. In the center of the law firm lobby.

“I’m here to see Kinsl—” I cleared my throat. “Kiera Masterson.”

“Ms. Masterson is in court with Mrs. Stockman this morning.” She finally looked back up to meet my stare. Normally a woman would be a little embarrassed at being caught cock-gawking, but not this one. Instead she licked her lip and smiled coyly.

“Ashton?”

I looked up to find yet another woman who’d made me feel like a full-course meal. I couldn’t remember her name, but I definitely remembered she was Kinsley’s friend—and the way her gaze devoured me when I picked up Kinsley from work one day. At this point she was better than the wildcat behind the desk eye-fucking me. Fuck, even I was slightly heated with embarrassment. I swear she was two seconds from stripping down and leaping over the desk to hump my leg.

“Are you here to see Kiera?” the other woman asked as she stepped up to my side.

“Um, yeah.” I turned my back to the woman and faced Kinsley’s friend.

“She’s in court, but it was a simple case. I’m sure she’ll be back anytime.”

I almost laughed when she looked over my shoulder and rolled her eyes. Apparently she too was annoyed by the woman’s antics.

“I guess I forgot.” Apparently Kinsley’s friend was unaware that Kinsley and I weren’t speaking. “Do you think I could wait in her office?”

“Sure.” She offered a smile. “Come on, I’ll take you back.”

I was relieved to get away from the woman that would have given my brothers a run for their money.

“She was in for about ten minutes before Mrs. Stockman dragged her off to court. I think she may be coming down with something, because she looked exhausted. But she insisted she was fine.” Kinsley’s friend opened the door to Kinsley’s office and stepped back to allow me to enter. “She shouldn’t be too long. Is there anything I can get you?”

“No, I’m fine,” I assured her. “I’ve got some emails to answer, so I’ll just work while I wait.”

She offered a sweet smile before she exited the office and closed the door.

I was completely engrossed in an email from a man I’d worked with in the past on some big projects. He’d sent over photos of a current vacant property and the plans he’d drawn up for condos he wanted to build on that property. It was exactly the type of project I needed.

I had no idea I was no longer alone until I caught a flash of red in my peripheral vision. I looked up just as Kinsley rounded her desk and placed her briefcase on the edge.

Our gazes locked and she stood at the edge of her desk as if waiting for me to speak first.

I closed my tablet and remained slightly slouched in the chair, my ankle crossed over my knee. I made sure to keep my eyes locked on hers, and she shifted her weight from