Total pages in book: 16
Estimated words: 14889 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 74(@200wpm)___ 60(@250wpm)___ 50(@300wpm)
Estimated words: 14889 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 74(@200wpm)___ 60(@250wpm)___ 50(@300wpm)
“It doesn’t hurt to let everyone know that she’s mine.”
“I don’t know how many times I have to tell you—I’m not yours.”
“Yeah, you really haven’t, and that’s because my sweet, you don’t believe it. You know damn well the second I get you alone we’ll be proving how much we belong together.” My thighs shake a little as his hand comes up, cupping my chin. “You’re mine, and I bet if I slide my hand over your shorts, I’ll feel how soaked they are,” he whispers inches from my lips. The elevator pings open, interrupting our moment. The thought of his fingers near my pussy only makes my shorts wetter. I need a damn portable fan.
“Damn it,” he grumbles. He leads us through the lobby area on this floor and past a reception desk.
The man stands at attention and Nick informs him about me. “Stephen, this is my wife, Mrs. Williams.”
“Since when?” I like this guy.
“Since I said so. We’ll be getting married soon enough, but I expect her to be treated as such.”
“I think he’s lost his mind,” I add, rolling my eyes at Nick.
“I agree, Mrs. Williams.”
“Shut it. I’ll be expecting the fire chief any minute. Please send him in as soon as he arrives.”
“Yes, sir,” he remarks, laughing with me. Brie just smiles, refusing to laugh at her brother’s expense.
We are barely in his large office when the fire chief comes. He wants to speak with Nick alone, so Stephen escorts us to the conference room. “I’ll bring you some coffee. Although yours is way better than what we have here, Brie.”
“Thank you.”
“Yes, thank you. Stephen. And my name is Lia. I just met Nick today.”
“I thought so.” He gives us a moment alone while he prepares the drinks. I don’t know what to say to Brie, who’s looking off to the side, lost in thought.
“I’m sorry about your café.”
“Thank you. I’m still trying to figure out why she would do this.”
“I’m guessing she had a crush on Nick. His reaction to me was over the top, and she had a front and center view of that performance. Then she told me the lies about Nick. At least one of them I know is a lie. You are obviously not his wife.”
“Yes. What else did she say about my brother?” Anger flitters in her eyes.
“That I was just another in a long line of young girls that he’s seduced.” She only gets angrier, but it’s a cute kind of angry.
“That’s a lie. A big lie. Nicky is amazing and wonderful. He wouldn’t do such a thing. He’s given up his life to look after me. I know he doesn’t date or anything. Oh goodness. I want to rip her hair out.” She sounds adorable like a hissing kitten.
“It’s okay. I didn’t want to believe her.”
“But you did. Nicky is the best man there is. I hope one day I find someone who is half the man he is. I doubt I ever will.”
I turn my chair, so we’re facing each other. “Why? You’re gorgeous and successful.”
“I’m only successful because of Nicky. I’m not smart anymore, and no one wants a woman who has brain damage.” There’s a story there, but I’m not going to press it. I knew she seemed gentler than the average business owner.
“Please. I don’t think your brother cares that I have a single thought in my head other than I am his.”
“Yeah. I’m sorry he’s being so aggressive, but I’ve never seen him this way.” She hugs me just as Nick comes back into the room.
“Hey, get your hands off my woman,” he growls out with a twinkle in his eye.
“Excuse me. I need to go to the ladies' room.” She excuses herself and Nick takes her place except his legs are much longer so his thighs slide past my knees and trap my legs between his.
Chapter 4
Nick
“Your sister is so sweet.”
“So are you. I know I’m moving a hundred miles an hour, but I know how easy life can be taken away, and when I saw you, I knew waiting another minute was a minute too long.”
“I still think you’re crazy, but after you took my hand, I thought I might be crazy too.” I take her by the wrist and drag her onto my lap with her thighs straddling mine, and my cock rubbing her mound. She tilts her head, and I steal the kiss I’ve been aching for since our last one. Our tongues clash as we deepen the kiss. I snake my hand over her hip and up her back until I reach the nape of her slender neck, grasping it firmly while grinding her pussy on my shaft. Fuck, I’m on the verge of coming in my pants, and from her moans, I’m willing to bet so is she.