Page 77 of Enthrall Ecstasy
Left in the wake of Cameron’s presence, I asked, “Were you able to get him to change his mind?”
Shay held out his hand for me.
I hurried forward, my fingers curling around his, instantly feeling a shiver of delight. This close proximity was everything I needed.
Maybe I could change their minds.
Maybe there was still time.
Shay had stood beside Cameron Cole the entire time and held his own, showing just how commanding he can be.
“Are we leaving?” I asked, as we entered the elevator.
He punched the button for us to descend.
I gazed up at him. “It would have been nice of you to warn me about him.”
He ignored the comment. When the elevator door slid open, he gestured for me to exit ahead of him.
I was too overcome now with emotion to talk—I merely clung to Shay as he led me toward a door. We weren’t even leaving via the front of the building. He was sneaking me out the side door like he didn’t want to be seen with me.
I paused when I saw the limo. A faint memory. I’d heard that’s how submissives were picked up from the airport in Paris before being driven to Hillenbrand.
Only we were in L.A.
I didn’t want this to be goodbye.
As we strode toward the waiting car, my thoughts spiraled out of control with how I would handle his rejection.
“I forgot my overnight bag,” I said.
“It’s in the trunk.” Shay opened the rear door for me.
I knew my worth. Even if they didn’t see it. Even as doubt made my stomach clench.
Ducking my head, I climbed into the car, scooting all the way to the other end.
Shay leaned down. “I meant for you to sit on this side. I’m not a complete caveman.”
“You’re coming with me?”
“Yes.” When he climbed in beside me,my heart lifted at not having to endure the journey alone.
His sensual cologne reminded me of what I was about to lose.
Him.
The car jerked forward and pulled around the front of the grand manor.
I admired the exquisite brickwork of Enthrall, ornate windows holding secrets behind their one-way glass, the stone entryway where guests came and went because they were deemed worthy. All the possibilities of what I could have had now slipping away.
We drove away from Enthrall and my fantasies were dashed on the rocks of uncertainty. These could be the final moments I’d ever spend with Shay.
I’d fallen for him, there was no denying it.
He settled back and crossed one leg over the other casually, seemingly unaware of the war going on inside my mind. Negotiating with him was useless.
I would never be part of his elite circle.
