เข้าสู่ระบบ“I can tell when you’re overthinking things. Your eyebrows start to twitch,” he said, his voice warm with amusement. Chloe wasn’t sure whether to be flattered that he’d noticed her so closely or horrified that her eyebrows apparently had a mind of their own. “They do not,” she said defensively. “They do,” he replied lazily, shifting to sit against the headboard. With one arm still draped around her, he reached up and smoothed a finger over her brows, then traced it gently down her cheek. “What’s bothering you, sweetheart?” “Nothing serious. I was just wondering how I’m going to explain to everyone why I was locked away with the boss all day yesterday,” she said, pausing before adding, “and last night.” “You don’t owe them an explanation,” he muttered. “You were with the boss.” Then, more quietly, “Do you regret it, Chloe?” There was a touch of vulnerability in his tone. “No, Gabe,” she said quickly. The last thing she wanted was for him to think she regretted a single moment. “I
“You, in my bed, looking like you’ve just been completely satisfied.” His eyes devoured her hungrily. “I have,” Chloe breathed, her mind still spinning from the intensity of her orgasm. “I’ve never felt like this before.” “You’ll feel even better,” Gabe promised, his voice rough with desire and need. Chloe parted her legs and held her arms open to him. “Show me.” He moved so fast that she barely had time to react before his mouth claimed hers in a kiss so deep and tender it made her want to cry. He was demanding yet sensual, his tongue coaxing hers, his taste filling her mouth. She tasted herself on him, a reminder of how completely he’d just undone her. When he finally lifted his head, his gaze burned into hers like molten fire. “I’ve wanted you for so long, Chloe. Since the first time I saw you after you came back from vet school.” “You’ve got me exactly where you want me, then,” she teased softly, aching for him to join their bodies. “Almost,” he murmured in a low
She shook her head as their eyes met and held. “Just the dominance thing and the body thing.” Chloe heard her own words and wondered if her IQ had dropped just from staring at Gabe’s bare chest. She was so flustered she couldn’t think straight or even talk properly. “That’s a shame about the dominance thing, darlin’, because I kind of like being the boss in the bedroom sometimes,” he said, his Texas drawl thick with desire. “You do? Painfully?” Chloe asked. She knew Gabe was a dominant man, but he could also be so gentle. Maybe she didn’t have him figured out at all. He stepped closer and placed his hands on her shoulders. “It can be pleasurable, Chloe. I want to see how many times I can make you come before I break.” She almost melted right there. “Okay,” she breathed, thinking that letting him take control might not be such a bad thing. “Do you trust me, Chloe?” he asked seriously, gripping the bottom of her sweatshirt. “Yes,” she answered breathlessly, lifting her arms
CHLOE He nearly choked on a piece of toast. “What?” he asked, sounding shocked. “I want to have an affair,” Chloe said plainly, “the hot and heavy kind involving lots of sex.” Gabe swallowed hard and reached for his coffee, gulping down a large sip before coughing. “Jesus, Chloe, you nearly killed me.” “I know it’s a lot to ask,” she said softly, “but I don’t expect anything else from you. Just sex. You’re the only man who’s ever made me want him this way. Please.” She wanted him to say yes. If she didn’t take this chance with Gabe, she was afraid she might never feel this kind of desire again. She wanted to finally know the passion other women always talked about, the kind she had never experienced. “You just want an affair?” he asked once he’d caught his breath. Chloe nodded, too nervous to speak. “For how long?” His eyes were dark and full of emotion. She shrugged. “As long as we want each other.” She told herself the attraction would fade after a few times together. Righ
“If her last relationship was that bad, you’d think her brother would be happy you’re with her now,” Travis said, dropping his fork onto his plate and pushing it away. There was a lot more to Chloe’s story, but Gabe wasn’t about to tell Travis any of it. It wasn’t that he didn’t trust his cousin — it was that Chloe was too personal, too important to talk about with anyone. “It’s complicated,” Gabe finally muttered. “So, what’s this about you needing to hire a fiancée?” Travis grinned at him. “It’s complicated.” “Women chase you all the time. I wouldn’t think finding one would be a problem.” “I don’t just need any woman,” Travis said sharply, glaring at him. “I need someone who won’t expect anything except payment for doing a job.” “You’re right, that *is* complicated,” Gabe replied, doubting Travis would find a woman who wouldn’t expect more if she had to pretend to be his fiancée. “I’ll figure it out,” Travis said shortly. “Chloe’s a nice woman, Gabe. I like her. She’s
“She’s not,” Gabe growled. When the hell did Travis get so damn charming? It was actually pretty nauseating, but Chloe seemed to genuinely like his cousin. “You’d be perfect,” Travis said smoothly. If that bastard doesn’t quit smiling at her, I’m going over the table for him! I’ll give him five seconds to back off her. One… Two… Three… “He needs a fiancée,” Chloe told Gabe, turning her smile to him. Four… and fucking five!! “Touch Chloe and I’ll kill you,” Gabe warned his cousin in a dangerously low voice. He was losing his patience, and there was no way he was letting anyone take his woman. Travis could find his own girl, because Chloe was off limits. Chloe stared at Gabe in shock, then turned back to Travis. “I love my job here, but thanks. If I think of anyone who can help you out, I’ll let you know. I’d hate to think of you going it alone.” “Thank you,” Travis replied politely and went back to his meal. Even though Travis had finally backed away from Chloe, Gabe







