Page 63 of Illicit Education
Rolling my lips together I shook my head. “I can’t believe you just said that out loud, G.”
“I can’t believe that the man you so desperately want to fuck told you he wants you and you hit him with the threat of a lawsuit.”
“I didn’t…” I swallowed, my eyes widening as it occurred to me that that’s basically what I did. “Oh.”
“Yeah.Oh.” Greer chuckled. “Good luck getting anywhere near him now.”
My shoulders deflated, but then I straightened them. Up ahead, the store came into view. “You know what? Serves him right. The guy is an arrogant asshole. He shouldn’t be able to just go around saying that kind of thing to his employees.”
“Unpaid intern.”
“Greer. You know I’m right.”
“Well, I hope yourethicscan make your toes curl, my friend, because he sure as shit ain’t gonna do it now.”
And that, folks, was the most depressing thing I’d heard in some time.
“I gotta go, babe. Have fun at work tonight.”
“Thanks.”
“Aw, Ry, don’t sound so glum. At least you know the feeling is mutual.”
“Yeah, a lot of good that does me.”
Greer laughed. “You’ll figure it out.”
I sighed as I reached White Rabbit.
“Let me know if you see Lacey.”
“Yes, ma’am.”
“And what she’s wearing.”
“Goodbye, Greer.” Grinning, I ended the call, then tucked the phone into my purse. Before I opened the door, I slipped my jacket off and assessed myself in the reflection of the window. Yeah, I’d definitely need more corsets like this one. The woman looking back at me washot.
So hot that Cabot Reed can’t stop thinking about her.
I giggled, then gave my head a quick shake and walked inside to my new job.
Laurel stood when she saw me, smiling as she motioned for me to join her at the cash register. “Hey, how are you today?”
The gauging look in her eyes told me that was a loaded question.
So, we weren’t just going to pretend like last night never happened?
I smiled as reassuringly as I could. “I’m fine.”
Laurel lifted an eyebrow.
“Really. Last night, I was just…” I tucked my purse beneath the counter. “Overwhelmed, I guess?”
“I get it. It can be a lot to take in for someone not familiar with the lifestyle.” She glanced at the back of the store. “Mina is waiting for you in her office, though. She wants to check in with you, make sure you’re good to go.”
My shoulders deflated on a sigh.
“She’s not scary. I promise.”