Page 173 of His White Moonlight
“Good,” Konni said.“Stay elated.I’ve got some calls to make.”
“Thank you for your help,” I said.“With this, the bank records, and convincing the men to talk.”
“Anytime.I owe you, remember?”
I grinned, and Bennett ended the call with a scowl to make another one to Mom and Dad.
“How did it go?”Mom asked.
“As expected,” Bennett said.“I could smell their refusal and don’t expect they’ll abandon her willingly.I’ve already made the call to Konni.We’ll focus on investments first.Once they’re worrying about how to replace their cash flow, I plan to go after their talents.”
“I’ve already let our recruitment officers know,” Mom said.“They’re ready to make offers that will be hard to refuse.”
“Mom, I don’t want to cause Wulf Enterprises any problems,” I said.
“Sweetheart, recruiting top talent is good for the company, not bad.Our offers will reflect their worth, I promise.Now, hurry home.Grandma and I are making dinner for you.”
* * *
I wokeup with a sense of anticipation for the day, despite it being a Monday and my chin still hurting like a bitch.
Rolling over, I looked at the empty space beside me and slid my hand across the mattress under the covers.It was still warm.Slowly, I inched my way over to that warmth and lay in his spot, wondering what in the hell was wrong with me.I should be telling him to leave me alone…to leave the situation alone, but I didn’t want to.And I knew what that meant.He was pulling me in.
“You’re so stupid, Wrenly,” I said softly before throwing back the covers and getting into the shower.
When I emerged, the bed was made, and a new outfit was waiting on it.My heart skipped a beat at the sight of it and the note waiting on the cute halter top blouse.
I think Lindi or her parents might show up today.Wear whatever you think works best for listening to pleading.Mom liked this one, but there are more options in the closet.
Bennett
Wrapped in a towel, I walked to the closet and stared at the new clothes he’d snuck in.I recognized a few as options I’d looked at with Miranda and shook my head, knowing very well she’d sent Bennett pictures of what I’d liked.
“You’re not mad.”
I looked over my shoulder at Bennett.
“No.”
“Good.”
My chest tightened with regret and something I couldn’t name but felt a lot like panic…but not.
“I sold them.All the other clothes you gave me.I’ll do the same with these.So don’t buy me anything else, okay?”
His mask was in place as he studied me and slowly nodded.
“Okay.I’m sorry I didn’t ask first.”
“No, it’s fine that you bought these.You’re right about dressing the part for a while.I just…I wanted you to know nothing’s changed.I still want to leave for school.”
His gaze swept over my clothes.
“I understand.”
“Good.Then can you leave so I can get dressed?”
My back was against the wall, and my hands were pinned over my head a second later.I scowled up at Bennett and tried to stomp on his foot.He was ready and faster than me.
