[Rosco’s POV]I keep my gaze fixed on Denali as she slowly begins to understand what I’ve said. I didn’t only bring her here because of the news going around about me and Nadia. I also wanted her to be a part of the opening of the resort that Harold was doing a piss poor job of handling finances for
“Nevermind, forget what I said; I was..."“Finally opening up,” I finish for her.I didn’t know why, but hearing that left a sour taste in my mouth because I was pretty sure she was referring to her fucking piece of shit ex. Or maybe she was also talking about her mother. The more I was with her, th
[Denali’s POV]My eyes widen with shock as I realize exactly what I had been looking at just now. I was not only staring; I was actually gawking. Goddess, what was wrong with me? I was sure that Rosco probably thought that I was actually considering...No. How could I actually consider something lik
[Rosco’s POV] “Watch your step.” Reaching out, I wait until Denali hesitantly takes my hand so I can lead her up the steep ramp for our ship. After getting ready, we headed out to the marina, where our date would be taking place. It wasn’t just enough to take her to some fancy restaurant in the h
“I’ll let you figure that one out, princess,” I chuckle. “And when you do, you can tell me.” Growing quiet, I watch as confusion flashes in her eyes, but she doesn’t argue further. Instead, she focuses on finishing her meal and downing more alcohol. By the time we are far enough out to see all of
[Rosco’s POV]Soft moans escape Denali’s lips as her tongue moves with mine. They’re intoxicating, and they make me want to know what other noises she was capable of making. Pressing myself harder against her, I let my hands begin to trail along her exposed back, down to just above her ass, but when
[Denali’s POV]Searing white light presses against my closed lids, urging me awake when all I wanted to do was stay asleep. My head pounded and my stomach was rolling, not to mention that every part of me felt heavy and sore.Groaning, I attempt to turn away from the intruding light, only to find th
“You’re quite aggressive when alcohol is involved, you know. I would hope that you won’t dare to drink that much again unless I’m around.”“No,” I whimper, feeling tears spring to my eyes. “How could we? We don’t even know each other!”“Don’t know each other?” He repeats, slowly sitting up so the bl