Page 30 of Sunset

“Well, you could have told me. I’d have let you shower in my room, so we didn’t have to clean this one again.” I sigh.

“Noted for next time I get dirty mop water spilled on me.” Jasper says, walking over to a set of clean clothes on the dresser.

“Where did you get the clean ones from?” I ask.

“I learned a long time ago to always keep a few sets of spare clothes at work. Kitchen accidents happy daily. Not to this extent, but I had a whole pot of cold soup spilled on me once at the start of my shift. After having to work twelve hours in those clothes, I always had extras on hand.”

Then, without so much as a flinch, he drops the towel, and his toned ass is on full display.

I gasp. “Jasper!”

“I’m getting dressed to get out of here, but you’re welcome to watch.” He turns and winks at me, once he has his boxers on.

I want to watch him. No, I want to do more than watch. I want to lick the drops of water, running down his chest.

The danger alarm goes off in my head, and I shoot up and run out of the room.

“Brynn!” He calls out, as I bolt right to my room and fall face first onto my bed.

What the hell is wrong with me? This man broke my heart once. I need to stop giving him the ability to do it again, because he will. My body doesn’t seem to care though, and it wants me to ride Jasper and take all its anger and hurt out on him.

I text Rich and let him know what happened, and he tells me housekeeping will take care of cleaning it.

I groan again just as there’s a knock on my door. I take my time opening it, because I’m pretty sure I know who is on the other side.

Sure enough, it’s Jasper. Thankfully, he’s all dressed this time.

“You know, you could have stayed. I’m happy to put on a show for you.” He winks. “Maybe next time, it will be me taking my clothes off.”

“Jasper, don’t.” I tell him.

His face goes serious. “Okay, I’m sorry. Just bill me for the room. I didn’t mean to cause more work for you.”

He turns and starts to walk away.

“Jasper?” I call after him.

“Yeah?” He stops and turns back towards me.

“You can use my office, when you stay late. It has a better view than an empty kitchen,” I tell him.

He smiles, “Yeah?”

I nod.

“I’ll take you up on that. Get some sleep, Firefly.” He says softly, using the nickname I haven’t heard in a year.

I smile and close the door. Then, I slowly count to two hundred and sneak over to The Sunrise and down to Lin’s room.

I knock on the door.

“Lin, it’s me. I have a best friend emergency that trumps your wedding stuff!” I call through the door.

I hear some giggles, and the bathroom door shut, before she opens the door.

Her cheeks are flushed, and her hair is slightly a mess.

“Sorry to interrupt,” I call out loud enough for Kade to hear me.

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