Page 29 of Then Came Love
“They wouldn’t be wrong.” He closed the distance between them. “I do have to put on airs at fashion shows and other events, but there’s only one place I expect anyone to kowtow to me.”
“Where is that?”
Wickedness rose in his eyes. “In the bedroom. After I satisfy them, of course.”
Her mind sprinted to the gutter, and she imagined kissing him and unbuckling his belt as she sank to her knees before him. Ohmygod. Stop! “Oh, um, that must be nice for you.”
He raised his brows. “Trust me, it’s good for all parties.”
I bet it is.
“Are you ready to get started?”
She tried to drag her mind out of the gutter, but it was like quicksand. “Mm-hm.”
He chuckled.
Shoot!“Yes. Sorry. Designing. Let’s design. Where do you want me?” Ugh. Ramble much?
“That’s a dangerous question, especially when you’re looking at me like I’m the dessert you haven’t had a chance to eat. Not flirting. Just stating a fact.”
Holy crap! Jordan Lawler, get it together.“Well, your facts are incorrect, Mr. Braden. I’m looking at you like you’re a big-time designer.”
“My apologies for misreading you, Ms. Lawler.” He pulled out a chair for her at the drawing table and waved her into it. “The clock is ticking.”
Her head told her to walk out the door and never look back, but apparently her head was no longer in charge.
As she sat down and he settled in beside her, that ticking clock felt like a time bomb.
