Page 41 of Magnetic God

“Please, just go.”

His arms cage me in so I can’t move.

“Is Lee your married name?”

“No,” I bite out. “It’s my middle name, after my father. Not that you ever bothered to ask.”

He presses his forehead against mine. “Thank fucking god.”

I snort. “God has nothing to do with this.”

“You’re right. This is between us.”

“There is no us, Brooks. You’re engaged.”

He pulls back enough to look down at me.

“It doesn’t mean shit.”

“That would be your viewpoint on marriage.”

“You’re mad at me. I get it.”

“No, I don’t think you do.” I press at his chest. “Please, leave before your fiancée comes looking for you.”

“Are you saying that this doesn’t feel like fucking fate?”

“That’s what I’m saying.” I pause. “I’ll admit that seeing you was a shock, but other than that, I have no feelings for you or about you. As soon as I walk out of here, I’m going to treat you like every other groom who walks through my door.”

His gaze searches mine and then he nods. Unease creeps through me. I don’t like the gleam in his eyes.

“You claim that you feel nothing for me. That I’m just another groom. I’ll play your little game if you can pass my test, Angel.”

“Test?” I scoff. “What kind of test?”

“I’m going to reach into your panties. If you’re not wet, then I’ll believe that seeing me hasn’t affected you. If you are, well, then we’ll both know the truth.”

My heart misses a damn beat.

“So, can you pass my test?”

No. “Yes.”

“So sure of yourself? I’m wounded, Angel.”

It shouldn’t be this easy to fall back into a teasing pattern with him.

“Yes, I’m sure. And yes, I’ll take your stupid test.”

It has nothing to do with the fact that I want him to touch me. God dammit, it doesn’t!

“Good girl.”

“It’s pretty pathetic that you have to rely on cheap tricks to ensure that I’ll be wet when you touch me. Next, you’ll be telling me to call you Daddy.”

“I do what it takes to win. Now, spread your legs for Daddy.”

I almost tell him no, because that little command sent a rush of heat right to my core. But I don’t like to lose. So, I widen my stance.

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