Page 55 of Tempting the President
I gritted my teeth.Evil redheaded queen.She just knew when she said that, my pride would force me to deny it.
Me: I’ll get it.
Bobby: Knew you would.
Me: Evil redheaded queen.
Bobby: Haha. I know you all call me that.
Me: SUPER EVIL redheaded queen.
Bobby: Say hi to Kellion for me, please?
I shoved my phone back in my pocket. Bobby Granger would always have the last laugh. Why couldn’t I just learn to accept that?
It was a full twenty-minute walk to get to the Afxisi’s new headquarters. The old one had looked no different from other frat houses on campus, but ever since it had been burned down – the incident used to cover up MJ’s kidnapping – the Afxisi hadn’t bothered to pretend it was an ordinary college club with their new home.
This time, they went all out. The multi-story building was protected with a state-of-the-art CCTV system, round-the-clockarmedsecurity, and windows made of bulletproof glass.
Since I was not a member of the club, I had to give security my school ID before I was allowed access to the elevator. I expected the guard to punch the floor for the club’s work lab, but instead he pressed the button for the officers’ private floor.
My eyes widened.Umm...
When the elevator doors opened, a smiling MJ was already waiting for me. Even though she was now the wife of one of the richest and most famous underground bikers in the entire world, there was nothing about her clothes or attitude that indicated it. She was still dressed in her usual checkered polo, tank top, and jeans, her sneakers cute but obviously worn.
Behind her wasthePresident. Helios Andreadis. At six-foot-seven, he was definitely godlike, and the way his admittedly handsome face rarely showed any expression only added to his intimidating aura.
“Hi, Aria.” MJ stepped forward to give me a quick hug in greeting. “I’m so glad you agreed to take the, umm, package.” As she spoke, Helios’ arm went around her waist in a hold that was both protective and possessive. Their love story was epic, something that had every girl in uni shedding tears whenever it was brought up in conversation.
The President’s face wasn’t as hard now, as if he was only able to relax when he had MJ in the safety of his arms. I instinctively straightened when his leonine gaze rested on me, feeling like a rookie soldier under scrutiny. I was almost, almost tempted to salute.
His lips suddenly twitched, as if he knew exactly what I was thinking about.
“Bobby,” the President murmured, “told me lots of things about you.Soldier.”
Drat.He did know what I was thinking.Evil redheaded queen.When would she stop haunting me?
MJ was frowning at her husband in exasperation. “Helios, stop trying to intimidate her.” She was such a tiny thing, but the way she confronted the President so fearlessly was terribly cool.
The President frowned back. “I wasnottrying to intimidate her.” His gaze moved to me, and his voice was silky as he said, “You tell her. Was I trying to intimidate you?”
I shook my head firmly.No, sir.
This time, the President smiled. “I can see why Kellion’s so attracted to you.”
My amusement faded. I had thought Helios Andreadis was an incredibly smart man, but I guess even men like him made mistakes.
MJ said hastily, “Anyway, let’s go get the package.” She took my hand and dragged me further into the hallway, the heels of our shoes leaving tiny clicking sounds on the marbled floor.
We stopped in front of the door closest to the balcony. “Here we are.” She opened the door for me, and I automatically stepped in.
The door slammed shut on my face, and my whole world was plunged in darkness.What was happening?
Outside, I heard the key turning and I felt myself paling.Did...did MJ just lock me inside a room?
A few seconds later, my phone beeped.
MJ: I’m sorry, but Bobby and I thought this was the only way for you two to clear things up. Both of you are just too proud and stubborn.
