Flirting with the Playboy (Harbor Highlands, #2)

by Gia Stevens

“What?” She shrugs. “It’s been way too long since someone else has touched me. You know those ‘days without sex’ memes. I swear they wrote them about my life. Like day five hundred fifty-three without sex… I bought a box of popsicles just so I could have something in my mouth.” “Did you really?” I quirk an eyebrow questioningly. “Not the point. Anyway, this isn’t about me.”

How does this girl keep affecting me this way? My head says to stay away, but my body wants more. So much more.

Since the first day I saw Charlie sitting behind the desk almost a year ago, I’ve been enamored by her presence. Her warm smile would light up the darkest of rooms.

If I had to guess, she’s probably killed me about ten different ways in her head. She shakes her head. “You’re disgusting.” “Me? I just gave the ladies what they wanted, and believe me, they wanted it… bad.” I flash her a boyish smile. “Oh my god, I can’t stay here and listen to this.” Charlie pushes herself away from the desk, throwing her chair backward.

“If you stare any harder, your eyes are going to pop out.” Olivia’s voice drags my attention away from Charlie as she stands next to me. “You don’t need to be such a jerk to her. She’s one of the good ones. I gotta go check on my girl.” Olivia slides past me to follow the path Charlie just took. I went too far this time. I cringe at my asshole-ishness. My focus is on the empty hallway Charlie just vacated. I scrub my hands down my face. Fuck. Asshole One. Bennett Zero.

HOPE THESE PUT A SMILE ON YOUR FACE. -B My gaze darts between the flowers and the card still in my hand. Who would get me flowers? B? Who’s B? These couldn’t be from Bennett. Could they?

Since I can’t save her, the least I can do is catch her when she falls.

“To answer your question, it’s ember instead of cinder because like an ember, you have a bright, beautiful glow surrounding you.”

him. “I’m sor—” Before I can finish, his lips crash against mine in a fury of heat and passion.

“It’d scare little children,” Seth adds. “Just imagine if they place the billboard outside a nursing home. All the elderly ladies would be dialing your number,” I reply. Seth laughs. “They need love too.”

“Also, I’m looking for a quality woman. Not just anything that walks and breathes,” Seth says. Trey sits up in the chair and squares his shoulders. “I have to say, I find breathing to be a wonderful quality in a woman.” Seth leans back. “Glad we don’t need to add necrophilia to your resume.”

“And hands free with those suction cups. Things could get weird if the suction gives out. You’re all heavily into your fantasy, going at it, and the suction releases. It’s like the guy’s dick falls off and is now lodged inside of you.”

walk away and again he grabs me to turn me around, but this time his lips crash to mine.

will spend eternity making it up to you. But the next move is yours.”

“When did you get red sole Louboutin’s?” Trey arches an eyebrow. I roll my eyes and huff, knowing he’s caught me. “Hey Charlie. Nice shoes. Next time, you might want to make sure they’re not sticking out the bottom of the desk.” “Hi Trey.” Charlie’s muffled voice comes from under the desk. “So, what are you doing down there, Charlie?” Trey muses. “I… I dropped something.” “Like a contact?” A wide grin covers his face. I roll my eyes. “Yeah. That’s it,” Charlie says at the same time Trey glances at me, making a blow job gesture with this hand and mouth.

“You’re right. Next time, I’ll be sure to lock the door.” She gives me a playful wink. “You naughty girl.” I place a kiss on her thigh, just below the hem of her skirt. “But I don’t know about next time.” I kiss her other thigh. “Now seems like the better option.” I stand and move toward the door. With a flick of my wrist, I twist the lock. “Now it’s my turn to taste you.” I prowl toward her.

run back to the bedroom, condom in hand like I won a gold medal.

Only, when I reach the bed, a soft snore comes from her slightly parted lips. A small, amused laugh escapes me as I shake my head. I toss the condom into the drawer. Tugging the blanket over her, I place a kiss on her forehead before climbing onto the other side. Margaritas one. Bennett zero.

“When I’m not with her, I’m thinking about her. When I’m with her, I’m thinking about her. She’s my entire world. And then there was the job promotion offer we never talked about. Fuck! This is the perfect reason for her to take it.”

“I’ve never had someone give up so much for me. To love me so much they’re willing to sacrifice so much.”

“I would sacrifice the world for you. I would even sacrifice my Hot Wheels collection for you.”