Careless (Enemies to Lovers 3)

“I’ll tell you once I’ve taken it,” he whispers.

A burst of emotions erupts in my stomach, making my legs feel weak. At least I’m sitting, or I’d be sprawled on the floor at his feet.

As he pulls back, his mouth lingers over every inch of skin along my jawline.

When I feel his breath on the corner of my mouth, he growls, “Open your eyes, Leigh.”

It’s the first time he’s called me by my given name, and that alone makes my eyes pop open. I’m shocked when I see desire as clear as daylight shining from his e

yes.

The corner of his mouth twitches into a smirk, and it makes me worry what he’s seeing in my eyes.

I don’t get to find out as the sound of the front door opening makes Jaxson take a step back. I take advantage of the interruption and push him as hard as I can so he’ll move faster. Luckily he does, and it gives me enough space to slip from the counter. I move out of his reach then dart for the front door. When I see Evie, relief washes over me.

Evie’s eyes dart from me to Jaxson, before her gaze settles back on my face. A suspicious frown settles on her forehead.

“Everything okay here?” she asks me, but Jaxson throws his arm around me, pulling me tightly to his side.

“Sure. I was just returning the tray and glasses. Leigh was kind enough to bring us something to drink while I was looking at Della’s truck.”

“Thanks for fixing her truck,” Evie says, all the suspicion easing from her face as she smiles. “Are you heading out?”

“Yeah, I have a class this afternoon. Are you coming over later?”

I shake my head which only makes him hold me tighter, squashing my cheek to his chest. His scent wafts up my nose, a mixture of his sweat and something earthy. I hate that I love the smell.

“I’m not sure about Willow and Leigh, but I’ll come over around seven.”

“See you then,” Jaxson says.

He waits until Evie walks deeper into the apartment before he turns his body into mine, bringing us chest to chest. He takes hold of my chin which I yank free.

“Stop touching me,” I hiss as I try to wiggle free of his hold.

“Why? Your body seems to like it,” he whispers.

When his knuckle brushes along the side of my breast, I lose the little control I had left. I bring my knee up and unfortunately it connects with his thigh. The shock on his face is totally worth whatever he’ll do to retaliate.

“I. Said. Don’t. Touch. Me,” I grind the words out.

The look of shock is quickly replaced by a calculating look. It sends shivers down my spine, and I’m not sure if it’s from worry or anticipation of what might happen the next time we’re alone.

I’ll just have to make sure I’m never alone with him because he’s right. My mind might hate him, but my traitorous body wants him.

It’s just an animalistic reaction. He’s attractive, and my body is obviously reacting to that.

He winks at me as he starts to walk to the door. Before he pulls it closed behind him, he says, “I really hope you don’t come over with the others tonight. This back-and-forth dance was tiring enough for today. Oh wait, there was no back-and-forth. Seems I found a way to silence that pretty little mouth of yours.”

He blows me a kiss then closes the door behind him, leaving me stewing in frustration and rage.

Chapter 3

JAXSON

I’m a little disappointed when Evie and Willow come over without Leigh. I know I told her she’s not welcome, but I was hoping she’d come, anyway.

“Where’s Leigh?” I ask.