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He banged on the door, but Nolan spoke. “We’ll be down soon.”
I blinked, but Nolan kept his back to me.
And just like that, my body turned to ice. He probably regretted what we’d been about to do and wanted to get back in front of witnesses as soon as possible.
Closing my eyes, I took a few deep breaths. Kyle’s interruption had been for the best. Crossing that line would’ve made things awkward as hell, for sure. And I still had months and months before I could break the engagement.
Since thinking about that day made me want to cry, I stood and smoothed my skirt. “Go down first, Nolan. I need to clean up.”
“I need a minute.”
My cheeks heated as I remembered his long, hard cock underneath my fingers. “Of course. I’m going to use the bathroom, so come out when you’re ready.”
Without another word, I fled the room and shut myself in the bathroom. Leaning my hands on the counter, I looked at my reflection in the mirror. My hair was mussed, my cheeks flushed, and my lips were swollen. Usually those signaled a good time.
However, for me and Nolan, it spelled out a possible disaster. Would he even want to keep up our fake engagement? Did he think I was just another fan throwing herself at him for his body, fame, or money? Even though it was more than that—because yes, Nolan Wolfe was extremely hot—he might not want the truth.
Namely, that I wanted Nolan as my own. For real. And not for a matter of months.
That wasn’t the deal you made, Katie. You know that.
Even if he was turning out to be the boyfriend I never knew I’d wanted. Maybe even needed.
After a few more deep breaths, I tidied myself up and stood. I whispered to myself, “Time to pretend Nolan didn’t nearly make you come from his fingers and ask to lick between your thighs.”
Yes, that would be the best plan—to pretend the last twenty minutes had never happened.
And so I went downstairs, smiling, and put up the cheery, outgoing facade I’d learn to use as armor as a teen. Nolan might not be a bully, but in a manner of speaking, he was a bigger threat to me than any of the Mean Girls of Starry Hills had ever been.
Chapter Sixteen
Nolan
Jenn: Everything’s booked and ready to go. It was no easy feat, and I deserve a bonus.
Me: I already gave you a big Christmas bonus.
Jenn: But who else could coordinate what I did?
Me: Merry Christmas to you too.
Jenn: It’s not over. I’m waiting for Wendy to ruin it.
Me: I hope not. Usually she goes silent for Christmas week to ski with her parents.
Jenn: Well, she hasn’t said much since your proposal video leaked. But it’s only a matter of time.
Me: Stop ruining the day. Go have fun with your wife.
Jenn: Go have fun with your…fiancée. Maybe naked. That would loosen you up.
Me: Why do I keep you around?
Jenn: Because I’m fucking awesome, that’s why.
Me: I’ll think on that.
Jenn: