Wildcard: Volume One

But then something happens. Her eyes narrow and she smiles at me. I stare, mesmerized, as she turns around and closes the door.

Oh, shit: I’ve been caught.

**

Jake and I are sitting at the table eating by the time Scarlett walks out. Her eyes narrow in on mine. She’s wearing a deep purple dress that drapes around her waist and hangs mid-thigh. Her bare f

eet barely make a sound as the float across the floor.

“I didn’t realize you were here,” she smirked. “Keeping yourself entertained?”

I almost choke on a mouthful of pasta. I cannot believe she just said that, especially in front of Jake. But he is oblivious to everything but the food in front of him and the cartoons on the television.

“I did call out,” I say, trying to defend myself.

“I guess I didn’t hear. I was in the shower.” She sits down and helps herself to some dinner. I chuckle, but the image of her naked body is frozen in my head.

“Can I eat mine on the bed?” Jake asks, his eyes wide. Scarlett smiles and nods. He scurries off into the bedroom, leaving us alone. My heart races, and I feel like I should apologize or something. I’m surprised she hasn’t kicked me out.

“Look, I’m sorry. I didn’t mean to look, but then I saw…”

She laughs. “I should’ve shut the door.” Her cheeks colour and I know she’s embarrassed.

“I am curious, though . . .” My voice trails off as she raises her eyebrows, waiting for me to continue. “You saw me and you smiled.” To be honest, that’s what completely threw me.

She blushes and looks down at her plate.

“Because of the way you were looking at me. It’s been a long time since I’ve had anyone look at me like that.” She groans and covers her face with her hands. “And I cannot believe I just told you that.”

I chuckle, because I love that about her. I love how cute she is when she’s feeling vulnerable. I feel my cock harden and I have to remind myself that we are not alone.

“I don’t believe that for a second. You might not have noticed guys looking at you, but trust me, they have been.”

My hands are sweating as her eyes meet mine. She swallows and exhales slowly. I can’t stop staring at her because she is so fucking breathtaking.

“I need you to leave,” she whispers.

Huh?

Not the response I’d been expecting.

“I need you to leave because I so badly want you to kiss me right now, and I can’t do that with Jake here.” She’s breathless, as if even saying those words is too much for her.

I nod and stand up.

Her eyes widen as they trail down to my crotch, and to my very obvious erection. “Yep. You definitely need to leave,” she grins.

“Will you have dinner with me tomorrow? It can be late, I don’t mind.”

She nods, glancing again at my crotch. She’s trying not to smile.

I laugh and shake my head. “I’ll see you tomorrow, Scarlett.”

Chapter Twelve

Just after eight on Tuesday night, I pull up outside of the hospital where Scarlett is waiting. She slides into my car, her black skirt riding up her thighs, giving me an eyeful of her smooth thighs. I breathe in and force myself to focus on her face. She smiles.

“How is he?” I ask, sliding the gearstick into drive.