Page 45 of Promise Kept

The driver is quick to get out and show me all the proof needed that he’s the guy Ellis is paying to drive me and that he’s not some psycho murderer looking to kidnap me.

I know this is Ellis’s doing too. He definitely threatened this guy’s life to ensure my safety.

He’s just looking after me. He’s just taking care of me. That’s all this is…

Tell that to the horny butterflies in the pit of my stomach that flutter down between my legs.

I clench my legs together the entire ride to some restaurant.

It’s fancy but not too fancy.

Ellis is waiting for me outside the restaurant.

He’s in a suit.

His eyes are dark and smoldering and he’s staring right at the car.

The driver gets out, opens the door for me and helps me to exit the car.

I look right at Ellis.

I have no idea what Ellis is thinking.

Here’s what I’m thinking… no… here’s what I’m feeling…

I can’t walk at the moment because I feel like my legs are going to give out.

Once close enough to Ellis, he doesn’t offer his hand for me to take. He just takes my hand and walks me into the restaurant.

We’re escorted to a private table in a private part of the restaurant.

Drinks are waiting. There’s no menu either.

This is the kind of place where they cook for you and you just eat.

Ellis pulls my chair out for me and waits for me to sit.

I swear he lingers behind me for a second or two.

Whether he means it or not.

That lingering turns me on even more.

In a surprise move, I reach for a glass of water instead of my mixed drink.

Right now, I need the water for a second.

Ellis sits across from me.

He looks at me.

He rubs his chin.

What is this?

Why am I so turned on by this man?

It has to be more than just some stupid crush I’ve had for years… right?

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