Page 175 of The Holiday Clause
She melted against his strength. “What can I say? I’m charming.”
He bit at her throat. “Mmm, and salty.”
“I just taught a class.” She shoved out of his arms. “I’m sweaty.”
“I don’t mind.” He backed her into the shadows, eyes burning with intensity.
“Grey, I have another appointment in less than an hour.”
“Cancel.”
“I can’t. It’s a one-on-one with Drummond.”
His expression darkened. “Hasn’t it been a week yet?”
“He extended his stay. Apparently, he’s had some enlightenment.” Skepticism colored her voice.
“I’m not buying it.”
“Me neither. He mentioned to Lilly something about being a venture capitalist.” She rolled her eyes.
Greyson’s scowl narrowed. “Watch your back with him, Wren. Guys like that always have ulterior motives.”
“I know.”
Greyson left just before Drummond swaggered into the studio, wrapped in thousand-dollar ath-leisure wear.
“You can leave your shoes at the door, Mr. Drummond.” A loud buzz erupted outside, and she flinched. The unmistakable roar of a chainsaw cut through the air.
Greyson.
Drummond scowled. “What is that?”
“Sorry, we’re having some... maintenance.” Ignoring the disruption, she lowered to her mat. “Let’s start with gentle seated twists.” She directed him through poses as the sawobnoxiously roared against the glass. “Good. Loosen your shoulders and relax,” she said, louder than usual.
“Am I doing this right? I think I need more hands-on help.”
Suppressing a sigh, Wren moved closer to adjust his position.
The windows shook with a BANG and she jumped. Greyson’s form towered on the other side of the glass. He dropped a stack of planks onto the ground and glared at Drummond.
“Must be some big project.”
“I apologize. I’ll speak to the contractor.”
He chuckled. “Yourcontractorseems territorial.”
Wren’s lips compressed. “Focus, Mr. Drummond.”
“Greg.”
“Focus, Greg.”
A metallic clang ruptured the silence. It was clear Greyson was going to do whatever he could to disrupt their session.
“Ignore everything else and feel the stretch,” she said, trying to recenter herself.
“You’re incredibly flexible.”
