In The Enemy's Embrace

“Well, since the afternoon is so conveniently freed up, I think I’ll go change and call a cab to—”

“What do you need with a cab?” he interrupted. “I’ve got plenty of cars.”

She laughed. “That sounds really snooty. Cars plural. Shame on you.”

“What’s wrong with having more than one car?”

“Nothing, I guess. But since I don’t have even one at the moment, I need to hit the dealership and remedy that. Then I thought I’d drive by the apartment building and see if there’s anything left of my stuff.”

“First off, you should lease a car in the company’s name. So I’ll need to go with you.”

She kept a lid on her temper. It was an effort.

“You forget that I’m a board member and major stockholder. I think I can lease a car on my own signature. However, if you want to stand by my side and do your big-scary-guy scowling thing, that’s fine by me. It’ll save me from having to haggle so hard with the salesman.” There. She’d spoken pleasantly enough.

He ran a hand over his forehead, right where the crease showed his emotions, and spoke as though she hadn’t said a word. “Second, I don’t think you should go back to the apartment yet. I doubt the fire officials have finished going over the scene.”

“Strike two, Grayson.”

“Excuse me?”

“I’m well past the age of being told what I can and can’t or should and shouldn’t do. We’ve covered this ground before, you and me, and it dismays me to have to repeat the lesson—every few minutes, I might add.”

He stared at her as though she’d grown an extra head. Then he shook his head and the corner of his lips twitched. “Did your cousins actually put up with this sass?”

She grinned. “Absolutely. So, hey. If royalty can get in line, so can you.”

He bowed like a commoner before a queen. “Very well, Ms. Coleman. I shall be out front by the car, awaiting your instructions.”

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