“She what? Did she actually say that?”
“Not in so many words. It was more, ‘What have you done to get on Mr. Reid’s good side?’” I just ignored her, looked at what you requested, and made an appearance up here.” She puts her hands back down after her air quotes.
“Interesting. I do need a few things, but I promise it’s not sexual,” I grouse, but mumble, “At least not yet.” I see Cam has turned around and is walking toward her cart she has wheeled into the foyer.
“If you give me your number, we could bypass Mary altogether,” I suggest.
“Are you trying to make me lose my job?”
“No, but fuck, I don’t want to deal with plastic Barbie to see you either,” I admit.
“Fine, if you must have my number, you can. Just, please, don’t call me in the middle of the night. Some of us have school and work to go to at the butt crack of dawn,” she says with a snort.
“Please, I value what little sleep I do get. I’ll be on my best behavior, scout’s honor.” I hold up my hand as if I was once a Boy Scout.
“Somehow, I highly doubt you were a Boy Scout. What did you really need me up here for?”
“I really do need clean towels, and I’m not sure who stocks the beer, but it’s getting low,” I tell Cam. I watch as she moves around the penthouse. Fuck, I never take my eyes off of her, and I know I’ll have another cold shower tonight. I meant what I said; the next time I come, it’ll be when I’m deep inside her, making her mine.
“I’ll have concierge come up here with more drinks. That’s their department. I’m literally only housekeeping, so you may get stuck with them. I’m sorry.” She shrugs her shoulders.
“Isn’t that just wonderful?” I grumble.
“I don’t make the rules; I just follow them. Welp, I’m done. Is there anything else you need me to do?”
“There’s so much more you could do for me,” I shamelessly flirt.
“Oh yeah, I suppose you want me to strip naked for you right here?” she smarts back.
“That would be a great idea. I’ll do it if you do.” I prowl toward Cam. I’d love nothing more than to strip off her uniform and see her naked. Getting to see her in a bikini yesterday about did me in. I had to abandon her for the water to compose myself. Swear to Christ, I’ve never had this much of an issue trying to control my raging dick.
“Yeah, right. That’s not happening, Easton.” The way she says my name, I want her moaning it out. I’m going to work on that as soon as possible.
“You can’t blame me for trying. What’s your phone number?” I ask. Cam gives it to me, and I call it. This way, she’ll have mine, and there will be no excuse if she needs me for anything.
“No, I guess I can’t. All right, I’m off to clean some more rooms before my shift ends. Have a good night, Easton.” She comes up to me, completely blindsiding me, and gives me a hug. It’s not one of those pansy, one-sided hugs either. No, it’s a full-frontal hug, and I take it for all I’m worth.
I feel every delicious inch of her body, holding her for as long and as tightly as I can. She sinks into my body, almost as if she needed this hug as much as I did. Hell, I didn’t even know I needed it. Yet, I do, so fucking much.
“Call me or text me when you get home, please. That way, I know you’re home safe and sound.” My hand goes to the back of her neck, and I gaze down into her eyes as she looks up at me. What I wouldn’t give to kiss her lips right now.
“Sure, I’ll get right on that, after finishing the rest of my shift, getting home, taking a shower, eating, and then studying.” She laughs.
“I hate that you’re working so hard, and it’s dragging you down. I get it. Honestly, I do, but one day it’s going to catch up with you, Cam.”
“It’s only for a little while longer. I’ve been doing this for almost three years now. Six more months won’t kill me. I’ll try to remember to call or text, though,” she concedes.
“That’s all I can ask. Now, get out of here before Mary, Mary quite contrary grows gardens with pictures of heads on them,” I joke.
“What? You know what? I don’t even want to know. Nope, not at all.” She walks away, heading to the foyer, and I follow.
“You’ll find out soon enough. Believe me.” I let her leave after that with a soft look on her face. Meanwhile, I have a plan to put together, and do one more thing I never thought I’d do. I call Bridger. He’s going to give me so much hell, but if anyone can guide me on what to do next, it’s him.