Page 56 of Bria and the Tiger

Chapter Eight

“Hey, guess who I just finished talking to on the phone?”

Bria glanced up from her computer screen and smiled at Rosalie. “Who?”

“Your friend Ava. They sold their house on Monday and they put in an offer on a house yesterday. It was accepted this morning.”

“Wow, that’s quick. They just met with Jace last week,” Bria replied.

“Sometimes it works out that way.” Rosalie set the file on Bria’s desk. “Can you make copies of the documents in their file for me? I hate to ask but I’m swamped, and Ava and Bishop will be coming in this afternoon to sign the paperwork with Jace.”

“Of course. I don’t mind at all.” Bria picked up the file. “So, uh, Jace is coming in this afternoon?”

“Yeah, and it’s about time. It’s Thursday and he hasn’t set foot in the office since Monday morning. Even then, he met with you for ten minutes and then left. I’ve had stuff waiting for his signature all damn week.”

Bria tried not to look guilty. She was pretty sure Jace was avoiding the office this week because he was avoiding her. First thing Monday morning he had called her into his office and apologized for Saturday night. He admitted that he didn’t really remember exactly what happened but remembered enough to know he’d acted inappropriately.

She’d assured him it was fine and not a big deal, but he had left shortly after his apology and hadn’t returned to the office.

“Bria?”

“What?” She gave Rosalie a blank look.

“I asked what you and Jace were meeting about on Monday.”

“Oh, uh, just going over my, uh…”

Shit. She had nothing.

Rosalie gave her a curious look. “Going over your what?”

“Ladies, who wishes it was Friday?”

The scent of lion permeated the reception. Lincoln strolled in through the front door and Rosalie smiled happily at him.

“Hi, Lincoln.”

“Hi, Rosie-girl. How are you?”

“Good, thanks.”

He stood next to her. “You’re smelling particularly good today, Rosie.”

Rosalie darted a quick glance at Bria and flushed. “Uh, thanks. You smell nice too.”

“Bria, how are you?” Lincoln smiled at her.

“Fine, thanks.” After seeing how he was with Jace Saturday night, she liked the cocky lion shifter a little more than before, but she still hated the way he flirted with Rosalie. There was no scent of arousal coming from Lincoln, and she would be very surprised if he ever showed any interest in dating the curvy human.

“Hey, Rosie, do you think you could help me with some paperwork I need to scan and email? I hate to ask last minute but…” He gave her a warm smile and the scent of Rosalie’s arousal rushed over Bria.

“Sure, I don’t mind. Do you want to do it now?”

“I always want to do it with you now, Rosie-girl.” Lincoln’s grin widened when Rosalie’s flush deepened.

“Right,” Rosalie said a little breathlessly. “Um, okay, well let’s head back to my desk then.”

“Sure. Later, Bria.”

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