All Good Things Exposed(44)

He gave one sharp nod. "I did."

"All right then, well come on in and I can show you the place." I opened the door. "I'm sure I'll be much safer if you're inside rather than waiting in the car." I added when he didn't move.

At my words, he turned off the vehicle. "You know you're manipulative."

"I'm learning." I chirped and he chuckled. "There are plenty of books. I'm sure you will find one of them to your liking to help pass the time. I highly doubt there will be anyone coming in to ensure my demise, but so long as you're here, I'll be safe." I teased.

Gabe didn't find it funny. He set steely eyes on me that I had to struggle to brush off. "Your safety is not a matter of hilarity, Miss LeRoux."

"Well, I'd rather sugarcoat the terrifying possibility with mirth so humor me."

"No." Gabe growled. His hand shot out to open the door for me and I curtsied.

"Thank you, Sir." I knew my eyes were twinkling with delight, but I was having so much fun teasing him. He was too serious and that was making it oh-so-easy for me.

"You're welcome." He grunted.

I beamed at Franco who was the morning shift person with keys. He was already behind the counter ready to start the day despite the fact the sun had barely tainted the sky. "Good morning." I sang.

"Good morning." He whistled and Gabe frowned. "You look absolutely fabulous."

"Thank you," I twirled to show off my dress and winked at Franco. Gabe folded his arms over his chest as he studied the interaction with serious eyes. "Franco, this is Gabe," I waved to the tall man behind me. "Gabe, Franco."

"Hello," Franco purred delightedly. Trisha thought he was gay, but I had my money on bisexual. He flirted with women just as much as men. "How do you do?"

Gabe's voice was stern. "I'm fine, thank you."

I sighed bumped Gabe's shoulder with my fist playfully. One brow raised but other then that, he didn't move. I gave up quickly and rolled my eyes at Franco who grinned. "Please get this man whatever he wants on the house."

Gabe shook his head. "I have direct orders to pay for everything, Olivia."

I shot my eyes to him. "Excuse me?"

"I have a credit card Jace pays for. I will be paying for everything I want here."

I looked to Franco with serious eyes. "He gets it free or he doesn't get it."

"Absolutely." He grinned and I nodded.

"All right then," I turned back to Gabe who looked about ready to throttle me. "I'm getting to work. You have fun."

"Hmm." Gabe grunted as he made himself comfortable in a cushioned chair that offered the best view of the door.

I rolled my eyes again and walked to the back of the store. I wanted to talk to Trisha but I knew she was still asleep. I decided to wait a few hours before texting her out of respect. She wasn't a morning person and I was so not getting chewed out at this time of day. Instead, I pulled my phone out of my purse and clicked on Jace's name.

Seriously? Bodyguard?

The reply was instant. I care too much to lose you.

We agreed no bodyguard unless you have one. Do you?

Olivia.

I frowned, kicking my shoes off under my desk. Are you seriously trying to use that tone through text?

Absolutely. Get 2 Work!

Make me.

Olivia.

I laughed aloud and rolled my eyes. He was ridiculous. Jace.

Don't make me come there to teach you a lesson.

I licked my lips. That sounded yummy. I think I need a lesson.

Fuck.

What's wrong? I frowned.

You make me want you when I can't have you.

That made me smile. You want me?

So badly.

I want you. Inside me. I pressed send. I didn't know how to do the whole dirty text thing. I'd never tried.

Later. Promise.

I'm wet.

You're killing me.

I smiled and concocted an amazingly mean reply. I want to taste you in my mouth. I want to suck you dry. I want to feel the weight of your balls in my hands as I take you deep in my throat. I pressed send and held my breath.

I'm coming to see you.

You can't. I'm busy. You'll just have to wait. I laughed aloud.

You're a little temptress. I'm hard as a rock.

And I wasn't lying. I'm wet. I replied.

I have a meeting, Angel. Talk to you later. X X

I set my phone on my desk and pulled out the work begging for my attention. This was going to take focus and I needed a coffee for that.





Chapter 12

Noon rolled around when I finally tore myself from work. I picked up my phone and even though I knew my inbox was empty, my heart sunk. I wanted Jace to text me, but he was probably busy. He said he had a meeting and I didn't want to text him with something as silly as lunch and disturb him.

I decided to text Trisha. Even though it had been only two days since we really talked…it felt as though it had been months. But in the grand scheme of things - it kind of had been months. It's not like I walked around in my right mind in the seven weeks I lacked Jace's participation in my life. You home?