I shake my head slightly to clear the fog in my brain. God, I am so strung out. My lack of sleep and the trauma from the last two weeks are turning me into a pervert.“Right,” I say, trying to sound completely unfazed as I pull myself back into my seat. I don't know if I’m doing a good job at hiding how utterly embarrassed I am. “Well, if your family drama gets boring, my offer still stands.”Lex doesn’t answer. He simply slides his dark sunglasses back over his eyes, effectively cutting off the conversation. I should let it end there.Instead, I hear myself say, “Okay, Lex. Talk to you later, I guess. It’s going to be a long flight.”Nothing. Not even a grunt. He’s rejected me three times in a row. Three. I sink back into my seat, my heart still racing against my ribs. He’s arrogant. Cold. Completely dismissive. And entirely out of reach. Yet, as I close my eyes and listen to the steady, controlled rhythm of his breathing beside me, I can’t stop the treacherous pull of attraction ti
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