A-Hole to A-List (PR Girls & Instalove 1)

“Stay here,” I said to Jenna, resting a hand on her shoulder for just a second, hoping that she understood.

“Of course,” she said, pulling out her phone.

“Take her phone,” Terry said, his voice higher pitched.

I was relieved that she handed it over without question as I led Terry into his lab to calm him down.

Both as a brother and the company’s CEO, Terry’s extreme secrecy and hyper paranoia were becoming a real concern. I also hoped that it wouldn’t frighten Jenna away for good.

But it was helpful that I now knew she was genuinely attracted to me. If I could get through the next few days, I would ask her out, and do everything in my power to turn this little fliration into forever.

9

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Jenna

It figures. The first time I’m staying over at a guy’s house, and it’s for work. My career has always been my main focus, but I had to admit this was a bit much.

As Andrew led me into his large, gorgeous home that was only a block from the warehouse, I tried to tell myself that I was only doing my job and dealing with a difficult client. But seeing where he lived would definitely tell me more about him.

It had taken nearly twenty minutes for Andrew to return from his chat with his brother, and when he did, he looked drained. Apparently, Terry was convinced that I might be a spy, since I looked too innocent to be real, whatever that meant. Andrew had finally told him that we were just starting to date, so there was no way I was working for a competitor.

Terry had decided that even though we were dating, it would still be safest for me to spend the night at the warehouse under surveillance. Andrew had countered with the idea of him taking me to his house, confiscating my phone until morning, and watching me personally.

It was undoubtedly the better option, and I would be lying to myself if I didn’t admit I wanted to be closer to Andrew. Even though he was occasionally erratic, he was so gorgeous that I felt drawn to him.

Looking around his space, it was modern and luxurious in a comfortable way. I was surprised that nothing seemed ostentatious.

“Help yourself to anything you need,” Andrew said, walking through his foyer toward the living room. “I’m really sorry about this. You’re fantastic for understanding. Thank you.”

I kicked off my shoes, then followed him. “He’s stressed,” I said, sitting on the couch and dropping my purse on the hand-carved coffee table. “He’s likely been working day and night for weeks.”

“Yeah, he has. I appreciate you not being annoyed with him.”

I shrugged. “It’s just his way.”

Andrew sat beside me. “Tell me about your way, Jenna. Since you agreed to let me hold you captive for the evening, what should I do with you?”

His dark eyes blazed. I’d known that he would take every opportunity to suggest we sleep together, but I didn’t think he’d be that direct so soon. I also hadn’t known what my reaction would be until my thighs began to press together.

“You know I might have to search you to make sure you’re not wearing a wire,” he teased.

As his hand reached out to rest on my knee, my mind began to spin. He was so impossibly attractive, sexy, and right here.

I had to gain some sexual experience at some point in my life. Wouldn’t it be sensible to be with a man with experience who clearly wanted to take control? He could guide me, teach me. This was one area where his dominant nature wouldn’t drive me crazy, it would drive me wild.

His fingers squeezed my knee. “You seem a million miles away. Listen, Jenna, I can’t stop flirting with you. But if you tell me to stop at any point, I swear I will keep my hands to myself even if my dirty mouth doesn’t behave. All right?”

I nodded, leaning closer. My eyes were riveted to his lips.

Andrew instantly saw that I wasn’t backing away. His hand wrapped around my waist, roughly pulling me into his lap. “I’ve never needed a woman this badly,” he mumbled, kissing along the base of my throat as I squirmed against him.

“You mean want, not need,” I breathed, tangling my fingers in his hair. “You could get any woman you want, and you know it.”

His low growl startled me as his lips met mine in a searing kiss that made my inner muscles quiver. “Need,” he moaned into my mouth. “I’ve never felt this before. Neither have you.”

The blistering heat between us was exhilarating as those strong hands held me tightly. He was right. The desire coursing through me was taking over.