Chapter 46
Hunter
S eeing Ezra’s smug face staring back at me while he hung onto Trixie made my blood boil. Bringing me right back to three years ago. My sister curled up on my couch, crying her eyes out. Her heart bleeding all over the floor when she got that message from him. He had the whole family my dad included wrapped around his finger. Once he had the client portfolio and the backing from some pretty influential people, he jumped ship back to England, leaving my family reeling from his betrayal and my sister a shell of herself. I do hope for Trixie’s sake he has changed and he truly does want to be with her, for her, but I have a feeling that he’s up to something again.
But I can’t have my sister walking into that gala on Saturday unprepared to see him there, draped over Trixie.
Ria’s smiling face fills my phone screen. “Little bro. How’s things over the pond? I hear I’ve got a new sister in law I need to meet.”
“Hey, Ri. No marriage proposals yet, but Jade is something special. She has definitely got me by the balls.”
She squeals making me flinch. “I thought the others were having me on with how whipped you are, but damn, love looks good on you.”
“Thanks, Ri. I just need to work out how to tell her.” Shaking my head, the true reason for my call hanging heavy on my mind.
“But you’ve not called me to tell me about Jade, have you? I can read you like a book, Hunter. What’s got you worked up?”
“I might as well just come out and say it. I bumped into Ezra this morning.” I pause to try to get her measure on the news. Her face is void of all emotion so I carry on. “He was at Jade's apartment. He’s dating her housemate, Trixie. They both will be at the gala on Saturday.” Still waiting for her to react, I’m concerned as she hasn’t uttered a single word. “Ri? You okay?”
“Peachy.”
“Really?”
“Nope, not really, but I’ll deal. How was he?”
“Honestly? A complete prick. Jade and her housemates are onto him. We just need to open Trixie’s eyes.”
“Ha, good luck with that. We all know how well he can play the game.”
“But are you sure you’re okay with seeing him?”
“I’m a big girl, Hunter. It’s been three years. I’m not that same person. Might be nice for him to see what he threw away.”
“I just didn’t want you to be blindsided.”
“I appreciate it. Now fill me in on Jade. She sounds like my sort of girl.”
After filling Ria in on my, almost obsession with Jade we hang up, and I go to call her. See obsessed. When a message comes through.
Jade - This card has no limit, right?
Hunter - Right
Jade - And I can buy whatever I want?
Hunter - Of course
Jade - Excellent
Hunter - Should I be worried
Jade - Very
An hour later, I’m washing speckles of paint off my hands after I spent some time in my studio, when Jade comes barreling into my apartment. I dry my hands just in time as she jumps into my arms kissing me deeply. “I could get used to this, Tink.” A slight scent of alcohol on her lips, she runs her hands through my hair.
"What? I missed you. And I may have had a few cocktails with Lily once Beck went to work.” Lowering her to the floor, I take her overnight bag that she dropped and place it on the counter. Reaching into the fridge, I get her a bottle of water while she takes a seat on one of the barstools. “How did your sister take the news?” There’s a mixture of trepidation and worry in her eyes.
“Surprisingly well, she isn’t looking forward to seeing him again, but she’s tough.”
“Good.” She nods before a coy smile tugs at her lips. “So.” She takes my credit card out of her bra and holds it between her index and middle finger. “This was fun to have today. Fancy seeing what I bought you with it.” Placing the card in my back pocket of my jeans, she squeezes my ass. My cock swells pressing against my zipper, and she palms it through the denim. I hiss at the contact. “Seems you do want to see what I bought.” She takes a step backward and I instantly miss her warmth as she drags the straps of her cotton dress off her slender shoulders to reveal the cups of her white lace bra. I fist my hands tightly, as I can clearly see the outline of her puckered nipples. Swallowing I wet my lips to try a ward off the overwhelming urge to take them in my mouth. I could spend days tracing the curve of her body with my hands and my tongue.
She steps closer to me and her citrus scent wraps around me as she drags the fabric of her dress down her toned body until it pools at her feet. My breath quickens and a deep groan escapes me as she steps out walking towards me in her heeled sandals and matching white thong. Her eyes are pools of lust and goosebumps appear along her chest and arms as she reaches me. “Did I invest your money wisely, sir?” She nips my earlobe, making me shiver.
“I’ll need to check this over thoroughly, Miss Wilde.” I take her lips in mine as I guide her to the bedroom. “Very thoroughly. It’s going to take me all night.”