Page 34 of Enthrall Shadows
“As soon as you stepped up to the podium she realized who you are?”
He gave a nod. “Her expression changed when she realized she’d missed her chance to snag a billionaire.”
I chuckled at that.
He exhaled sharply. “I’ve been undergoing noise sensitivity sessions. Been making progress.”
“Exposure?” I said. “You’re doing great.”
He tilted his head as though listening. “Sounds like they’re over.”
Henry leaned over and reached for my shoes. He held one up and eyed the impressive length of my Valentino heel, giving me an amused look before easing my left foot into the strappy shoe, clipping it in, his fingers gliding over my sensitized skin, sending a shudder through me.
Then, he secured my right foot into the other shoe and stood, holding out his hand to me. I took it and he pulled me up, our bodies standing close.
An invisible current zipped between us.
A frisson went down my spine.
He reached out and eased the strap of my gown up my shoulder from where it slipped, his fingers trailing, setting alight my skin with his touch.
“You’re the best kind of friend,” he said softly, breaking my trance.
I’d been staring at his mouth.
“We should get back.” I hurried out of the bathroom and pressed my hand to my chest, trying to calm the beat of my heart.
Henry followed me into the sitting room.
I picked up my purse from the entry table.
He strolled over to peer out the window. “Thank fuck that’s over.”
“You’ll come back down?” I asked.
“Sure.” He kept his back to me.
I hesitated to leave, wanting to bridge this gap between us.
He turned to see me still standing there. “Do I make you nervous?”
“You’re a little intimidating.”
“In what way?”
In every conceivable way.
He opened his palms. “It’s just me.”
The confident stance was back along with the dashing charisma. The vulnerability was once more hidden behind a steely exterior.
He scanned the room. “The right decision.”
“I’m glad you think so.”
He tucked his hands into his pockets. “How do you think I view myself?”
“How do you mean?”
