Nadine
I wake up panting, my chest heaving up and down as I struggle for breath. Fanning myself, I push a strand of hair away from my sweaty forehead. I had a hot dream. Logan Bennett was starring in it and holy hell. This felt so real. It still does. The skin on my entire body simmers, and I ache between my thighs. I blame the hot kiss Logan gave me last night for all of this.
Damn. This felt too real.
Grudgingly, I leave my bed and prepare myself for the day. As I decide to skip breakfast, the doorbell rings. I open the door, half expecting to find my landlord in front of it, telling me he’s raising my rent. Instead, there’s a delivery boy.
“I have a delivery for you, miss.” He hands me a paper takeout bag without waiting for my answer.
“I didn’t order anything.”
He shrugs. “I’m just delivering. It’s already been paid for, so you might as well take it.”
“Fine.”
My heart hammering in my chest, I wait until he’s out of sight to close the door then tear open the bag. Inside it, I find two croissants and a note.
Two croissants, just as mademoiselle ordered.
Logan
A sigh escapes my lips, and my stomach flips. Warmth courses through me as I grab my phone and text Logan.
Nadine: Thank you for the croissants.
I hold my breath, waiting for his answer, which arrives in a few seconds.
Logan: Think about me while you eat them.
I’ve been thinking about him since he left last night, and this is dangerous. Sighing again, I take a bite of croissant. Oh, they’re delicious. I fiddle with my phone and write back to Logan.
Nadine: Why did you send them?
Logan: I’m spoiling you. It’s a mandatory step in “The Bennett Book of Seduction.”
I laugh with gusto as I enjoy my croissant, and then decide to tease him.
Nadine: You’re trying to impress me, so I don’t cancel our date on Friday.
Logan: Nah, I wanted to make you smile.
Damn, this man is perfect. So perfect, in fact, that I’m scared.
Nadine: Careful, Logan. You’ll make me fall for you.
Logan: Maybe that’s what I want.
Oh. I was fully expecting my last statement to send him running for the hills but, of course, he’d surprise me. I’ve never met a man this determined, and. . . honest. Time to switch the tone to playful.
Nadine: Our kiss really left a lasting impression on you, didn’t it? Or was it my display of boobs in Ava’s office?
Logan: Both did. Can’t wait to see you again. By the way, if you cancel our date, I’m not above throwing you over my shoulder and kidnapping you.
My knees turn to rubber instantly, and I know what’s causing it. The alpha vibes coming through the phone from Logan.
The following week is crazy. I’m running around non-stop, talking to location owners, securing permits, and a million other things. Logan sends me breakfast each morning, and by the time Friday comes around, I’m bursting with excitement at the thought of seeing him again.
Unfortunately, something gets in the way.