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Excerpt
Blowing out a deep breath, I swipe my ripped thong
and shredded thigh highs off the floor and race back to the bathroom, shoving
them into the trashcan under the sink. Too bad the dress won’t fit in the bin
too, but I can’t leave the gown behind either. That would be too tacky. I
slowly twist the knob, peeking out into the hallway. Unsure if I’m relieved or
disappointed the corridor is empty, I shake my head. Trying and failing to mute
the emotions swirling in my brain as I tiptoe across the black hardwood. I
don’t know why I’m trying so hard to be quiet but silence seems appropriate. I
grab the monstrosity and my heels off the living room carpet and sweep toward
the door. Only about twenty feet and I’ll be outside. Maybe one of the guards I
saw last night will loan me his phone to call an Uber and I can go somewhere
that’s not here.
“Good morning angel.”
Reece leans against the counter with a coffee mug
in one hand, watching me with considerable amusement. He’s panty-wetting
gorgeous, if I was wearing any, with the wicked grin lighting up his handsome
face. He looks like a model posing for a photo shoot, and every single woman I
know would buy whatever it is he’s selling no matter how much it costs. I avert
my eyes to keep from staring at his broad chest or the six pack resting so
sleek and defined above his gray sweat pants.
“Good morning.” I tug against my improvised dress.
“I hope it’s okay I’m borrowing your shirt. I promise to return it. I’ll wash–”
“Where are you going?”
I grin too. Casual and carefree. Saving my meltdown
for later. When I’m home alone. Although I’m not sure right at this exact
moment where home actually is. “Walk of shame. Isn’t that what you do after a
one-night stand?”
Something shifts in his stance and his expression.
A hardness that makes me shiver. The satin fabric rustles from my shaking arms,
and I resist the urge to step back when all I want to do is step closer. Yet in
another instance the irritation is gone and he smirks. “Because you know so
much how one night stands work?”
He’s teasing. But my cheeks flame hot anyway. Yes,
I’m a stupid, inexperienced virgin who let booze and humiliation and desire
cloud her judgment. But I boss up and accept my mistakes. Move on without
regret or request anything more from him. “Thanks for everything. Really. You
were great when I needed a friend and I–”
“What are you going to do with that?”
Ignoring my awkward attempt to convey gratitude, he
nods toward the gown draped over my arm.
“Burn it.”
Damn. I shouldn’t have blurted out something so
childish and immature. Yet, all he does is nod. Seeming to wholeheartedly
approve of my idea.
“My thoughts exactly.”
The clink of his cup against the granite countertop
sounds as harsh as my breath when he holds out his hand. Uncertain what he
wants—what to do—so I just stare. He just frowns, mad at me, but I’m not sure
why.
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