Page 22 of What the Heart Wants (Desires of the Heart 1)

Ethan grins down at me. “I’m glad that you love it.”

“I do,” I say and lean up to give him a soft kiss.

“Let’s see these sloths, and then we can get something to eat before I take you home,” he whispers against my lips.

I nod my head absently because, when I turn my head, I see one of the sloths and a squeal escapes me before I can stop it. I cover my mouth with my hand to stop the embarrassing sound from ever escaping again.

Ethan doesn’t say anything; he just chuckles.

This date was perfect. I feel that I really had the opportunity to get to know Ethan for who he is apart from his men.

I knew before that Ethan was charming, but I definitely did not expect him, or any of the other men, to be a down-to-earth animal lover. I guess I was stereotyping billionaires. I’m glad that they are less predictable than I could have ever imagined.

I’ve laughed and smiled more today than I think I ever have.

What was it about these men that had me throwing down all my defences and willing to risk my heart?

Especially when I knew they already really loved someone before, how could I compare?

Do they really have enough room in their hearts for me?

Could I really compete with a ghost?

Chapter Ten

Kyla

It has been over a week since I had my dates with Grayson and Ethan. There hadn’t been time in the last few days for me to go out with Levi or Asher. The day that Ethan and I took off had really put us behind. I instantly felt bad, but they all reassured me that it wasn’t my fault.

Still, late nights at the office were something I secretly loved. They were usually all there with me, or at least one of them always was.

It worried my parents to no end that I was working so much, but I had told them that my bosses didn’t work me too hard. I think that mostly the men wanted me there for company more than anything when the other staff went home at night.

Lunch hours were spent making out with whichever one of them made it to my desk first. A laugh always escapes me when they fight to get to my desk. I also get beyond curious when I see the rest retreat to someone’s office, even though I’m not ready for that. They are trying their hardest not to push too much.

It does get me pretty hot to think of what they are doing together. One day, I hope I will get to see and experience it all; hopefully again and again. .

Of course when that day comes, I know that I’m going to have to show them my chest.

Fuck, why can’t I get over this already?

So one guy treated me like I was disgusting. I knew these men were different.

Still, there was that lingering fear that held me back.

I wouldn’t be able to take it if I saw even a hint of disgust in any of their eyes.

It quite possibly could break me.

These men were coming to mean more to me than I had ever imagined.

The day passes on, and everyone has left but Levi. I play some solitaire on my computer as I wait for him to finish up whatever he is doing.

Someone drops off some garment bags. I sign for them before walking back towards Levi’s office.

Why would he have clothes delivered here? Did he have dry cleaning that I was supposed to pick it up?

I honestly don’t know, but I’m sure that Levi will tell me if I screwed up in any way.

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