Page 8 of Sharing Her Heart

Felicity didn’t care. “I can’t believe you get to read it already. I’d do anything to get my hands on that book.”

Nathan raised a brow. “Anything?”

She chuckled wryly. “I mean, yeah… Not that I’m asking you to show me the book or anything. It’s just…” She paused and exhaled, still brimming with excitement. “I loved the first book. I still can’t believe the first book was her first release. She’s so good.”

“You can take it on good authority that the second book is even better,” John teased.

“Oh my God!” Felicity cried. “You’re killing me. Now I wish I hadn’t asked. It’s going to be torture waiting for it now.”

“You really like the first book, don’t you?” Nathan asked.

“I don’t like it. I love it. I’ve read it like three times. Four times if you count the times I only read my favorite scenes.”

He cocked his head to the side. “And what were your favorite scenes?”

Felicity paused, and her cheeks turned red when she remembered the answer to his question. “Um… You know, some of the scenes in the book.”

“I know.” Nathan leaned forward, and she could almost swear it was the first time he had given her his full attention. “What scenes exactly?”

A tingle swept up the back of her neck and face. “You know… The romantic ones. Like when he told her he loved her the first time. And that scene with the boat…”

Nathan was quiet for a few seconds. “That’s not true, is it?” he asked, and Felicity said nothing. Her face was already betraying her. “I’m sure you loved the boat scene, but I think you really meant to say the scene just after the boat scene. You know, the one where they…”

“Nathan,” John interjected. “I think that’s enough. You’re making her uncomfortable.”

Nathan did not take his eyes away from Felicity. “Am I making you uncomfortable?”

She was quiet for a few seconds before shaking her head. “No.”

“So what scenes did you enjoy the most?” he asked softly.

Felicity stared back at him, held captive by his gaze. She knew he was challenging her and cursed her rebellious streak that made it nigh impossible for her to walk away from a challenge. Even if it meant embarrassing herself in front of a man she’d only just met a few hours ago.

“The spicy ones,” she replied, her voice cracking a little at first. It got stronger as she continued talking. “The kiss in the shed, the first time they made love at his house, and yes, the scene after the boat scene… where he fucked her.”

She’d meant to shock him with her answer. He simply looked amused and grinned at her as he leaned back in his chair, crossing his legs under the table. “And what do you do while you read those scenes, Felicity? What does Felicity do when she read how Kane held Ashley down and fucked her until she was crying and begging him not to stop?”

She sputtered, her cheeks going bright red as her jaw dropped.

“Okay, that was definitely too far,” John said. “Pay him no mind. He likes to play these games when he gets bored.”

“Wasn’t playing a game,” Nathan said, still looking at her. “And I promise you, I have not been bored for a single second since you walked into this room.”

Felicity cleared her throat. “I’m glad I could be a source of amusement for you.”

“Do you want to read a scene with us?” Nathan asked, and she blinked.

“Read a scene with you?”

He nodded. “John and I are considering the possibility of bringing in a third person to play Ashley’s part.”

She frowned. “Why would you need a third person to play Ashley’s part? I thought you and John just choose one character to play.”

“Usually, but these people required a third voice. It can work with two, but it will be better with three… and great if that third voice is yours.”

“What are you doing?” John snapped at him.

“What does it look like I’m doing? Getting the third voice we need for the story.” He glanced at his partner. “It was your idea to get a third person, wasn’t it?”

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