cheeks reverently. Her eyes flew open as I leaned in and pulled her in close, kissing her sweet lips with everything I had in me.
“Baby,” I grunted, overcome by a severe tightness in my chest I didn’t recognize.
“Harrison,” she whispered, her warm breath skimming over my cheek. It was a moment so sweet it knocked the air right out of me.
I cleared my throat, regaining my composure. “Set me free,” I ordered, my voice unnaturally loud in the silence of the room. God, I was losing my touch. I was turning soft, and all because of Eva.
Her lips parted as if she wanted to say something, but changed her mind. Even though her wrists were bound together, she worked with nimble fingers to undo my belt and pull the zipper down, keeping her eyes trained on my crotch as I kept staring at her face.
Something had passed between us. Something special. Something that made my heart swell, and beat a million miles an hour.
She lowered her eyes, refusing to look at me.
Had I imagined it? No. It crackled in the air between us. Thick. Invisible. Yet oh so fucking tangible.
Just what in fuck’s name was it, this electricity that set every nerve ending on fire and made my head spin?
Chapter 3 — Eva
“I’m running a little late. Sorry, this pregnancy is kicking my ass. I’ve been nauseous for a few days, and I freaking hate it.” Jade sounded tired and not quite like her normal perky self.
I pinched the phone under my chin as I fastened the top button on my jeans. “Listen, hon, if you’d prefer to go another day, that’s fine with me. Rest and get better.”
I turned to view my ass in the mirror. Not too bad. These jeans were my favorite, and I wished I’d bought ten pairs when they were on sale because they were just a little worn out. As soon as I found something I really liked, it was usually discontinued, and it drove me crazy.
Jade laughed. “Oh hell no. I’ve been cooped up for a few days, and I’m dying to get out a little. There’s nothing like shopping to make me forget my own worries and have some fun. I’ll be there in thirty minutes.”
“If you’re sure, that would be awesome. This event Harrison invited me to is important, so I need help finding the perfect dress.”
While we talked, I brushed my hair and pinched the phone under my chin as I tied it into a ponytail. Since it was my day off work, I was in a relaxed mood, and embraced the casual look instead of the smart suits I usually wore on a weekday.
“I’m just grateful it isn’t me having to try on evening dresses with this baby bump. But it will be fun helping you find something. Do you have anything in mind?” Since we’d started talking about shopping, Jade was already sounding a lot better.
I shrugged as I shoved my feet into shoes. “No, not really. I’ll know it’s the right dress when I see it.” Unlike my usual well-organized self, I’d left the dress shopping to the last minute. Something about going to this function with Harrison was bothering me, but I couldn’t quite put my finger on it.
Jade laughed. “Oh dear, that means I have to wear comfortable shoes, huh?”
“That sounds like a good idea, if you don’t want blisters. I’m just wearing jeans and flats, so dress any way that you’ll be able to handle a shopping marathon.”
“Okay. And you are aware I need to eat often? This baby factory drains all my energy.”
Feeling sorry for her, I chuckled. “I’ve booked a table at your favorite place with all those healthy salads. I hope I don’t become a vegetarian when I get pregnant.” I shuddered at the thought.
“Hmmm,” Jade hummed. “It’s weird, but I can’t even stand the smell of meat. Poor Ryder. If he wants a steak he has to go out to get one.”
I laughed at the image in my head of Ryder living on greens. He was a true meat-and-potatoes man, and I could not see him coping well going without his favorite source of protein. I made a mental note to call him next week and invite him for the juiciest steak in LA.
I loved catching up with him; the man never ceased to amaze me with his stories, which I usually soaked up, letting him do most of the talking. Learning how different his childhood was compared to mine