Page 81 of Obeying Mr Kingsley
“I’m not,” I responded.
“Then, step aside.She’s a single, beautiful woman.I’m not going to lie, I’m keen to spend a few nights with her.”
I was seconds from grabbing his shirt.
“She belongs to Mason,” Colt said.
“No, she doesn’t,” I muttered, but I was glad he said it.
Tonight, I’m here to apologize after the suit fitting.The entire thing was a mess, and before the wedding, I need to know we can stand up for Emily and Sebastian without any hiccups.
“I got a job.”Lexi announces, picking at the chipped wood.
“Great.”I nod and sip my drink.“Congrats.”
“How’s work?The office,” she asks.
“Good.Great.”
Wow, this is painful.
Telling her about the contract with Harrow & Armstrong is not likely to progress this conversation, and I’m sure she doesn’t care to know about the books being balanced.
I sip my water again.
“Cool.”Lexi glances around the room, then back at me.“Why are you here, Mase?”
Yeah, I probably should just get to the point.
I suppose I was trying to drag it out.I like seeing her.I like being here alone, with her.
“For Sebastian.For Emily,” I reply.“Lexi, we need to sort this out.Their wedding is in a few weeks.Not to mention the bachelor party.”
“I’m not available for stripping.Sorry.”
Jesus fucking Christ.
This has to end.
I drop the glass and sigh, pushing it away.“That’s not why I’m here.”
“Oh, you’re here to propose?Sorry, I’m dating Terrance.”
The fuck she is!
“Tell me you’re joking,” I grate, slapping my hand on the bench.
There’s a surprise on Lex’s face as she catches the first signs of the jealousy I’ve kept hidden from her since we met.I didn’t mean to let it slip.But I wouldn’t put it past Terrance to have messaged her and...
Jesus, have they fucked?
“Fine, we aren’t dating.I did go out with him, though.Once,” she admits as anger boils away inside me.
What right do I have to this woman?
None.
My distrust of women has kept me frozen from even giving her a chance.I’ve disrespected her, fucked her like she is just meant nothing and then tossed her away.
