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December 29, 2024 - January 18, 2025
“Anyone who raises a kind person like you has to be,” she says, her gaze softening. “If you say he was innocent, then I believe you.”
The only thing I want to know is why the hottest guy I’ve ever seen, a wet dream in a suit, walked behind this counter and acted like he wanted to kill some random customer for giving you a hard time. Care to explain that?”
“I can’t. Not when I don’t understand it.”
“It felt personal.”
Look, all I’m saying is, after what Mr. Hot-as-fuck Bennett did today, I wouldn’t be so quick to judge him.”
“I just don’t like the idea of you walking alone at night.”
I give her a little wave and shove my hands in my pockets, grabbing the pepper spray. The feel of it in my palm gives me the courage to face the trek back to my apartment.
New York is a city that never sleeps, whether that be the good or the bad parts of it. The safe or the dangerous.
Finding nothing and no one, I turn around, no less frightened.
Is it because she’s in a hurry? Or does she feel me watching her?
She scans the area, her hazel eyes wide with the panic she’s desperately trying to conceal. But she can’t hide her fear from me. Or anything else.
Although she can’t see anyone, she knows someone is nearby. Smart girl.
Miss Green turns back around and walks up to T&A.
So why is Calista Green, a former senator’s daughter who’s used to wearing pearls and modest heels, going inside such a risqué establishment?
His look is appreciative, lustful as I expected.
My fingers curl, creating a fist as my thoughts thread themselves into my body, pulling a reaction from me. This isn’t the first time.
But only with Miss Green.
“What did she want?” “Why should I tell you?” “Because you want to live.”
“Look, man, I don’t want any trouble.” “Then answer the question.” “Okay, right. She asked...
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I narrow my eyes. “What did you say?” “I said, ‘yes.’ She’s young and pretty, which is what we want around here.” “No.” “No?” he parrots, his brow furrowing. “No, she will not have a job here. No, you will not hire her. If you do, then I will burn this motherfucker to the ground. With you insi...
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“Yeah, I got it. Damn, ma...
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I head toward the door, my long strides already shortening the distance between me and Miss Green. Little time passes...
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A sense of relief ...
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My lips thin at this. After weeks of study, I thought I’d understand her by now. While I do have copious amounts of information...
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I want, no, I need to comprehend why this woman draws me to her like no other. Why I’m pr...
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Today was a prime example. I threatened to kill a man in public, for fuck’s sake. Despite the connections I have with the police and others who’d “handle” this situation, the attorney in me couldn’t believe I acted so rashly. However, the man in me, the primal side that I keep concealed from the world? It didn’t give a fuck.
Someone, another man no less, threatened what belongs to me.
Initially, I made sure Miss Green was safe because I was curious about her. Since then, I’ve done more than that,...
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Except my morbid fascination is growing into something I can’t identify. Something that’s slipping from my control. This is what concerns me the most.
Would she even accept my help? Doubtful, after the things I said in court. Even so, I don’t have any regrets. Everything I said about her father was true. And led to his demise. At my hands.
Usually, I leave once she’s inside with the door locked behind her, but tonight I’m lingering, wanting another glimpse of her.
What the fuck is wrong with me?
Damn her. And my fucking cock for getting hard.
This all-consuming lust is a surprise… and I hate those.
I might’ve told the P.I. that Miss Green was off-limits to him, but the rule applies to me as well. Getting involved with my victim’s family members is just fucking stupid. Which is why I never do.
That doesn’t stop me from w...
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putting distance between myself and Miss Green before I do something rash. Something that I’ll regret. But not because I wouldn’t enjoy it.
On the contrary, I’d enjoy it too much.
It’s still hard from watching my target. That made the trek home irritating. I take a deep breath as if that’ll relieve me. It doesn’t.

