Page 101 of Kissing the Boss (Fairy Tale Quartet 2)

“His eyes,” I said immediately. “His chest and abs and arms. And his wit and charm and complete consideration for me and my feelings. That’s what he wooed me with.”

Camille lifted her eyebrows as if she knew better. “Mmm hmm. And?” she coaxed. “Come on, you can tell us. We won’t spread gossip. It’s just us girls here. He’s hung like a stallion, isn’t he?”

I blushed and cleared my throat. “The fact that he has a totally impressive, uh…”

“Dick?” Gabby offered with a teasing grin.

I scowled at her and muttered, “Dick. Yes. All that is just… It’s frosting on an already perfect cake.”

Gabby and Camille threw back their heads and laughed.

“Yes!” Camille fisted the air in delight. “Now, that’s what I’m talking about. You go, girl. Lick that frosting.” She lifted her palm for a high five, and added, “I am so going to live vicariously through you until I find my own Prince Charming with an impressive ten-inches-or-more magic wand.”

I shook my head, torn between giggling and groaning, not sure how to respond to her even as I smacked my hand against hers. So I turned to Gabby, beyond ready to shove the focus off me. “Hey, speaking of guys, did you ever resolve anything with that guy who kept giving you the flowers?”

“Oh, yeah,” Camille said, turning—thankfully away from me—as she waved a chip at Gabby before stuffing it into her mouth. “Whatever happened there?”

Gabby glanced discreetly toward me before clearing her throat. “Yeah, uh… That’s all taken care of. Actually, I had a little help with that. All part of the long story… Which I’ll tell you both when Kaitlynn isn’t the center of attention.”

“Oh,

don’t make me the center of attention,” I said, waving my hands and glancing worriedly at Camille, hoping she didn’t coax anymore private details about Ezra’s anatomy from me. “Please God,” I flat out begged. “I’d actually prefer all attention off me, so yeah, tell us your story.”

“And don’t leave out any details,” Camille said. “Especially if there are any awesome magic wands involved.”

Wiggling in her seat, Gabby straightened her back as if actually eager to spill all. “Well…” she started. “There is one pretty awesome—”

A knock fell on my door, interrupting her.

“Wait. Hold that thought,” I said, springing a bit too eagerly to my feet. “It’s probably just one of my stepbrothers or something checking in on me. I’ll be right back.”

But honestly, I hoped it was Ezra. And I’m sure both Gabby and Camille could read that wish on my face. They each lifted their eyebrows that seemed to say, we know who you really want it to be.

But as I stood from the sofa and hurried toward the door, I realized, wow, it really could be either Brick, or Hayden, or Ezra. And here, both Gabby and Camille had already stopped by to check on me.

Suddenly, I felt so loved it was overwhelming. A couple weeks ago, I’d been sure I had no one to rely on, and now… Now, I didn’t know what to do with all the support and concern. It was humbling and beautiful. I kind of wanted to group hug everyone close to me.

Pausing at the door, I rose onto my toes to check the peephole this time, only to instantly fall back onto the balls of my feet and suck in an exhilarated breath.

But, oh Lord. How was I going to deal with this?

“Ezra?” Gabby asked from behind me.

I turned and nodded mutely, too nervous to speak.

“Ooh, I got this.” Camille sprang to her feet.

She hurried forward and nudged me aside so she could reach for the doorknob herself. I have no idea why I let her, but I was actually grateful that she stepped in to take over, because I had no idea what I would’ve said to him when I opened the door.

Camille caught my eye and winked before she whispered, “Time for a little bibbity bobbity boo,” and swung the door open.

I slapped my hand over my mouth to capture the laugh that wanted to escape, only to immediately swallow the sound when I heard. “Kait—oh! Sorry. I thought I had… No, wait. I do have the right apartment.”

“Yes, you do,” Camille crooned, smiling charmingly as she reached into the hall only to come back, dragging Ezra inside with her. “You have exactly the right place. Gabs and I were just keeping Kaitlynn company until you arrived.”

“Uh… What?” Ezra met my gaze, his face full of question before he glanced between Gabby and Camille and then turned back to me.

He opened his mouth to say something, but Camille smoothly broke in, saying, “You obviously don’t remember us, but we met you at your sister’s flower shop last—”

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