Page 26 of So in Love
“Good point.”She swayed toward him the tiniest bit, but it was enough to fire his lust once more.“Still, I should go.”
And yet she didn’t move.Time seemed to hang motionless around them.He stared into her dark blue eyes.They were like lapis, rich and lush.“You aren’t going.”
She blinked, breaking the spell.“I’m going.Good night.”She turned and started to walk away.
He exhaled, disappointment coursing through him like ice water.He pivoted and punched in the door code on the keypad.
Before he could reach the elevator, he heard the door creak behind him, signaling that someone had slipped in after him.He glanced over his shoulder and nearly tripped.
It was Crystal.
“Changed my mind.I want that coffee.”She moved past him and pushed the Up button for the elevator.Her gaze was dark, her lids at a seductive half-mast.“Or whatever.”
The elevator door opened, and he moved toward her with stark purpose.She backed into the car and pulled at his lapel before the door closed.He crashed into her, pressing her against the wall.His lips found hers, and he knew he’d never think of the word “whatever” the same again.
