All Chapters of The Billionaire's Last Minute Bride: Chapter 11 - Chapter 20

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Chapter 11

ArtemisBlue and I are both breathing hard. I realize too late what I just said and I hate that I lost control like that. Actually, I hadn't been thinking when I said it. My mouth blurted it out before I knew what I was saying. Shit. Then because I can't seem to control myself around her, my eyes travel down her body taking in every detail that I have yet to see. When I bumped into her she was wearing a baggy sweatshirt and loose jeans. Somehow Abigail had bought her clothes that fit her almost perfectly and is giving me a good idea of the body that hides beneath them. "Those clothes look wrong on you." I blurt out. Blue looks down at her outfit and blows out a breath. "Yeah I thought so too, but I didn't have anything else. Plus Abigail went through the trouble to bring it so I didn't want to waste them. Plus she said it would give me a better image in the press since my last photos were less than appealing." She said what?"Why would that matter?" I ask her knowing full well w
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Chapter 12

Blue Artemis watches me through the window of the car until I can't see him anymore. Something happened just as he was about to follow me. One second he'd been holding my hand and it felt...nice. He seemed so set on going somewhere with me to buy clothes and as much as I hate admitting it, I wanted him to come. I never did things like that with anyone. Honestly, I didn’t spend much time with anyone at all. Bucky hangs out with me for about an hour every night and although nice, it didn’t feel like eating with Artemis did. I feel surprisingly comfortable with him. We should have a level of comfort between us if we'll be married, but it felt easier than I expected especially since we don't know each other. Don’t get me wrong, the man has some serious personality flaws, but it’s nothing I can't handle. I've had to deal with my share of personality-stunted men. “Miss?” My mind had been too distracted to notice one of the men in the front seat had been talking to me. “I’m so sorry. Wha
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Chapter 13

ArtemisAfter I make it back to my office I call Abigail in to cover the emails we hadn't gotten around to discussing. Most of them are pretty standard requests for services that we file away for when we have an opening in our schedule. Every once in a while my mind drifts to Blue's face when I handed her my credit card. It was stupid to give something so expensive to a woman I barely know, but for some reason I trust her. Besides I get an alert to any transactions from the card which have to also be approved by me personally before it is processed completely. I can't be too careful with a credit card that valuable. I had expected Blue to be okay with me staying behind after taking it but she looked disappointed. Is it too much to hope she was disappointed because I wasn't going with her or is that selfish? I freaked out. Did it hurt her to see me pull back from her? "Mr. Rhodes?" Abigail's voice cuts through my waring thoughts. I needed to focus and Blue was making it difficult b
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Chapter 14

Blue I am done with this day. I'm happy to say it's been a while since I've had such a stressful day. The doctors must have given me something at the hospital because there is no way I would have made it through all this with no anxiety attack by now.Does Artemis have to deal with this all the time? As soon as we got to the hotel I needed to be alone. My brain is so overstimulated that sleep is the only thing I can think about. Bryant and Dane are nice enough to understand my request and told me they would be in the main area in case I need anything. I didn't bother asking which room would be mine out of the two in the suite. This one looked the most comfortable so I chose it and claimed it as mine at least until Artemis gets here. If he kicks me out then I'll settle for the other room with a good amount of pouting. I'm not above trying.A knock comes about an hour later and I figure it's Bryant attempting to feed me again so I call for him to come in. I don't look to see if it's
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Chapter 15

BlueFor the first time in my life, I don't dream. My sleep is so peaceful that I wonder if I'm asleep at all. I feel so comfy and warm that I snuggle deeper into the soft bed and sigh happily. Something suddenly tightens around my waist and I think maybe I'm dreaming and a snake just wrapped me in its coils and is going to eat me alive. Then I realize how crazy that is and throw that thought out. Another thought comes to mind and my eyes fly open. The room is still mostly dark but a sliver of light shines through. I feel strong arms around me and I realize the warmth I was feeling was coming from body heat. From Artemis's body! He's spooning me right now and since he hasn't tried to move away from me I'm assuming he's asleep and doesn't realize it. The smart thing to do would be for me to carefully try to remove one of his arms so I can roll away and pretend this never happened. It was a plan firmly planted in my mind until the door to our bedroom flies open and hits the wall. The
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Chapter 16

Blue Two hours later and with a great deal of effort from a stylist and make-up artist courtesy of Rhea, I'm ready for lunch. Once again I don't look anything like myself. My blue hair is pulled away from my face in a tight bun, and there is a good amount of makeup on my face. Far more than I would ever use. The clothes are better than what Abigail had picked. Today I'm wearing a dress that looks inspired by the sixties. It's straight against my body not showing much of my figure, but I don't mind. Rhea smiles and rushes over to shower me with compliments, but I'm more concerned about what Artemis thinks. Which is dumb since I shouldn't care, but I do. I want to make a good impression on his family today. I look past his sister to gauge his reaction but I'm met with his usual stone-cold expression. His jaw looks tight though and he is suddenly on his feet."Let's go," Artemis says sharply and walks toward the door without waiting for us. Rhea rolls her eyes and slips her arm throug
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Chapter 17

ArtemisAnger, as I've never felt, roared inside me when Blue walked out of the bedroom looking like a carbon copy of my sister. All except for her signature blue hair. I hated every bit of it and the worst part was that I couldn't understand why it bothered me. I never cared what other women wore, but she isn't just any woman.Then I remember what she said last night. We never got around to returning her stuff to her and she had to run out of that clothing store before she could buy anything. That made me pissed at myself for not thinking ahead and making sure she had some basic items delivered at least. It's clear I'm not excelling in my role as her fiance. Fake or not it seems harsh not to take into consideration even a few small comforts. She had to sleep in one of my shirts last night for god's sake. Although I am man enough to admit I liked seeing her in something that's mine. Seeing her like that had more effect on me than it should have. Something so small and yet my body rea
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Chapter 18

BlueOh, do I want to drive Artemis crazy with a story painting him as a crazy stalker. Which is completely true, but I also don't want his family to use our rocky start against us. As much as I would enjoy seeing him sweat, I’m too nice to do that to him. So I did my best to come up with a plausible story which wasn’t easy given we have only known each other for a day.“Yes, Artemis I had no idea my son would chase after a girl in such a way. I thought you despised social media.” His mother said in what I assume was meant to be in a friendly teasing way but her acting isn’t that good.“For the right girl, a man will do anything.” Is how he replies before turning to me and leaning in to press a kiss to my temple.The damn guy is trying to get me flustered in front of his family. No doubt for painting him as a romantic when he basically offered to buy me when we first met. The reminder of that makes me want to slug him in the leg and make it cramp up! I don’t do that though. Nope, I sm
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Chapter 19

ArtemisSomething was wrong with Blue, and it had me worried. She seemed alright up until now and then it was like a flip switched and she looked…off. I was about to go with her to make sure she was okay but thought better of it. Maybe she didn’t want me to get involved or it was something she would rather talk to another woman about. So I let her go.“Artemis have you lost your mind? What are thinking picking a girl like that?” My mother starts in as soon as Blue is gone.“What’s wrong with her?” I ask as if I don’t know what she’s talking about.In reality, I know exactly where this conversation is going to go.“She looks like something you pick up on a street corner.” She hisses at me before glancing around to make sure no one hears her insult my fiancé.My eyes snap at her and I let all the anger I’m feeling show. “Do not speak about her that way.”I keep my voice low but threatening.“If you speak about my fiancé that way again-“My father slams his hand on the table making the p
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Chapter 20

BlueThis is another day I wish would finally end.Not only did the lunch with Artemis end on a bad note but I had a panic attack in the bathroom. Thank god I made it there before it happened. For a second I thought I had passed but hearing all the things those women were saying had sent me over the edge so fast that I couldn’t even catch my breath.I hate that I sent Rhea into a panic, but I couldn’t breathe let alone tell her what was happening or that it would pass. She brought Artemis to me hoping he could help, but he has no idea how to. It was a sweet gesture but it reminded me that this role I’m playing is just that…a role. This person isn’t me. Why did I agree to this? Artemis should have chosen someone else. Someone who fits with him even just a little bit.Still, he was nice enough to take me straight to the car instead of back to that terrible lunch. Unfortunately, I hadn’t had a chance to eat and hadn’t eaten since lunch yesterday, so my stomach made sure that fact was kno
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