Page 14 of Triple Play
We file out. The hallway is too bright after the dim conference room. My eyes water.
“That was fun,” Jordie says. “We should do it again sometime.”
“Please don’t,” Wyatt mutters.
Grant is already walking away. Fast, like he can’t get away from us quick enough.
Jordie falls into step beside me. “So. No overnight guests of a romantic nature.”
“You heard Carol.”
“I did. Very clearly.” His voice drops lower. “Does that rule apply if the guest is already a resident?”
I stop walking. Look at him.
He’s grinning. All golden boy charm and trouble with his sandy blond hair falling into those bright blue eyes, dimples on full display even though his smile is too forced.
“You’re unbelievable.”
“I’ve been told.” He leans in slightly, close enough that I can smell his cologne—something expensive and woodsy. “But you didn’t answer the question.”
“The question was stupid.”
“That’s not a no.”
“It’s not a yes either.”
“I’ll take it.” His grin widens. “For now.”
I start walking again. He keeps pace.
“You know he’s gonna make this hell, right?” Jordie jerks his head toward Grant’s retreating figure. “The whole possessive captain thing.”
“He doesn’t get to be possessive. He made that clear.”
“Oh, sweet summer child.” Jordie’s laugh is warm. “You really think that matters?”
“I think he doesn’t get a vote.”
“Agree completely. But he’s gonna act like he does anyway.” Jordie’s hand brushes my arm. Light. Casual. “Fair warning.”
“Noted.”
“Also.” He stops at the building exit. “If you need someone to help you break literally any of those rules, I’m your guy.”
“Why am I not surprised?”
“Because you’re smart. And observant.” His eyes are bright blue in the sunlight. “And you notice things.”
“Like what?”
“Like the way Grant couldn’t stop staring at you the entire meeting even though he was trying really hard to pretend you don’t exist.”
My stomach flips. “He wasn’t—”
“He was. Trust me.” Jordie’s grin turns sharp. “Also the way Wyatt’s been watching you since last night. Also the way you’re trying really hard not to care about any of it.”
“I don’t care.”
