The Ex Games Read Free

rubbing my back and I froze. What was he doing?
    “You’re very trusting to be here with me, Katie. I’m not sure where in Florida you’re from, but there are a lot of wolves in New York, and they are looking to prey on young girls in their twenties like you.”
    “I can take care of myself.” I mumbled and turned over.
    “You’re lucky I’m a nice guy.” He chuckled and I looked up at him, not sure if he was joking or being serious. He looked even more handsome close up – his blue eyes were shrewd, and I felt like he could see right through me.
    “Yes, thank you.”
    “I could kiss you right now.” His voice sounded like a growl and my eyes widened. “Don’t worry, sweet thing, I’ll let you get better first.”
    “First?” I swallowed.
    “That’s if you don’t have anything against men in their thirties?”
    “No, no, of course not.” I squeaked out. Thirty wasn’t that old. I mean, he wasn’t old enough to be my dad.
    “Good. I don’t normally go for girls in their twenties, but you seem different.” His eyes crinkled and he laughed. “That is, if you let me take you on a date.”
    “You want to take me on a date?” I stammered in shock. Was I dreaming? This seriously good -looking man wanted to take me out?
    “I think you’re someone I want to get to know better, Katie.” He nodded as he looked at me seriously.
    “Thank you.” I mumbled, with a wide smile. I didn’t bother to hide my excitement from him. I didn’t know then that you weren’t supposed to let a guy know that you had feelings for him.
    “You’re welcome , my dear. You’re very welcome.” He jumped off of the bed then and grabbed the plate. “Try and get some more sleep, and we’ll see how you feel when you wake up.”
    “Okay.” I nodded sleepily and closed my eyes again. Sleep found me easily and I stretched in the luxurious bed imagining Brandon’s lips kissing me softly.

    ***
    “Ma’am, would you like anything else to drink?” The airhostess tapped me on the arm and I broke out of my reverie.
    “No , thanks.” I smiled at her and rubbed my forehead. I was starting to get a headache and a small heartache as well. I hated remembering the first days I had met Brandon because he had been so sweet and wonderful. He had been a man I thought only existed in romance novels. The beginning of our relationship had been magical. It was only the end that was the stuff that nightmares were made of.
    “Okay, just let me know if you change your mind.”
    “Thanks.” I smiled. “Do you know how many more hours until we land in San Francisco?”
    “It’ll be a bout two more hours, Ms. Raymond.”
    “Thanks.” I looked back out of the window and thought about Brandon again. Maybe I wouldn’t even see him. I’m sure he would be busy with the board of directors. What time would he have for a manager? It was just my luck that he had bought the company that I worked for. Out of all the companies in the world, he had to pick mine. What sort of bad luck was that? He was going to fire me, I just knew it. He would take one look at me, laugh in my face, and fire me. Maybe after calling me a liar. And what could I say? What would I tell HR? I knew the answer to that, and I would just leave with my tail between my legs. Because it would be true. I had lied to him. At first, I had a reason, but then I had built up the lie, made everything more complicated. And then it all exploded in my face. I closed my eyes again and thought of Brandon, my sexy, hunky Brandon.
    “How was your day today?” His voice was warm and I smiled into the phone.
    “Good, what about yours?”
    “Long.” He groaned. “I don’t want to talk about it. I’d rather talk about our dinner tomorrow night. Are you excited?”
    “Yes!” I exclaimed in excitement.
    “I love that you don’t hide your true emotions. I’ve dated way too many women in New York who act like they can’t stand me.”
    “That’s silly.” I said honestly. Thinking