“Then it’s settled. You both will be my guests. Jule, what about you? Any chances of showing up this year to the race or the gala?” Jule clucked his tongue. “My bones don’t allow me to party so much.” “Which is his usual excuse for not wanting to do something,” Jade pointed out. Jule scowled. “S
“First off, it wasn’t a mere kiss, like you’re making it to be; it was more. And second, you had the whole day to talk to me about it, yet you didn’t. Then you flaunt another woman in my face right after our intimate encounter. And not just any woman. Kaylee. Really? And you expect me to talk to you
“Why? It shouldn’t make a damn difference to you. After all, you’re not attracted to me, right?”“I’m not going to answer that.” She tightened her jaw. “Remember, you owe me a question, Mr. Bennington.” “Right, I remember that,” he breathed out. “Ask.” “Are you attracted to me or not?” She finall
“How did you know?” “I’ve noted you watching him. I’ve seen how he watches you, like he can’t help himself. Rodrigo is known to be cold and hard. He never ever shows his emotions. The only exception I’ve seen to this is when he is looking at you.” Her heart felt like it would burst out of her ribc
Horse racing ran in his blood; his grandfather had ensured it. He’d brought him to the races since Rodrigo was a toddler, and now horses, breeding, and racing were an intrinsic part of his life. The energy here at the races was always something different. This afternoon, the sun was shining brightly
He chanced a glance at Kaylee. She was dressed fashionably in a dark brown fitted formal dress with a matching fascinator on her head. She looked beautiful. Unfortunately, she wasn’t the woman whose mere presence made his blood thicken.His fingers tightened around the railing. It really was his fau
He exhaled. What had he been thinking? He’d behaved primitively and staked a claim on Jade in front of the younger man, uncaring that Anthony was close to Roy as well. Fuck. Since when did he engage in such ape-like behavior? It was unheard of from him. What surprised him was that he wasn’t even reg
Anthony studied her for a moment and straightened her hat, lifting it from the side of her face. A twinge of irritation swept through Rodrigo. He preferred it at that jaunty angle it was earlier.Suddenly, Jade looked to the left and then to the right. She took a step forward, and then halted. Her e