Chapter 34: Defenses Intact

Archer

For sure Ruby was up to something I thought as I relaxed back on my seat. This morning she was wearing the sexiest pair of lingerie I’ve ever seen as she stepped out of the room and almost bumped into me.

At this pace, it was getting hard to keep the indifference of my attraction to hear. Even now, thinking about her lush body, sent a hard on straight to my spine.

It was becoming lame to continue to fault her for the decision she made that made our brewing relationship go south.

Taking a deep breath, I allowed the faint sound of my staff bristly about the building to soothe me. I sighed. I’ve never had things easy for me. I’ve had to work hard for everything I own and even if I didn’t have to, I still do it anyway. It brings me satisfaction to know I’ve earned something.

Ruby was supposed to be my gift. When an arranged marriage was first suggested, I merely thought I would be performing yet another duty. But I had taken one look at her, and it had only taken one kiss to keep m