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The Sanders had handled the situation too cleanly, she was still investigating. However, every action left a footprint, and when the truth came to light before the public, the Xandershadto figure out how to wrap up their act.
Contemplating that scenario made her somewhat joyful. “Mr. Yeager, do youhavea moment? Let me buy you a drink.”
Sierrawasrarelyashappy as she was today:hergrandmother’sillness hadhope, she heard about Denise’smishap. What could make today any better
Seeing her goodspirits,Jonathannaturally wouldn’t dampen the mood. They didn’t headtoa bar but bought someliquorand went back to hisplace.
Sierrahadwanted to invite Dickson, but Jonathan stopped her, “Give him some more time.”
Jonathan’s point made sense; Sierra didn’t insist, and they both headed backtohis place.
Jonathan. I’m really happy,” Sierra clinked her beer with Jonathan’s, beaming.
I’ve never beenashappy as I amtoday. It would’ve been perfect ifShanehadn’t shown up.”
“Me too,”Jonathansaid, his gaze meaningful.
He had always known Sierra was agem, but he hadn’t realized she was a once–in–a–lifetime find. Fortunate to be the one to discover her, he couldn’t help but be thrilled.
Sierra seemed to handle her drink well, Jonathanthought,untiljust one beer later her demeanor startedtoslip.
Her words slurred slightly, and her gaze at Jonathan was becoming blurred–her next words provedJonathan’sguessright.
“Jonathan, you’re really… handsome.
A sober Sierra would never say such a thing, and her next move surprised Jonathan evenmore.
Under the influence, Sierra’s usual prudence vanished, and she slowly leaned toward Jonathan.
Their breaths mingled,Jonathan’seyes darkened. He could have pushed Sierra away, but he didn’t.
Watching the lips that were merely inches away from his, his gaze deepened. “Sierra…”
He whispered hername, then watchedasSierralooked up. He noticed her hazy eyes fixed on his lips, and felt his normallysteadyheartbeat quicken.
He sat there,lewingSierra come closer,andjustas her lips were about to touch his, Sierra’s face turned away.
Her light lips didn’t land as he expected but brushedpasthischeek. Watching Sierra collapse next tohimand fall asleep, a flicker of amusement and disappointment crossedJonathan’sface.
He touched his cheek, where the soft brushhadleft a trace.
He looked down at Sierra, already passedouton thecouch, his expression unreadable.
His gaze lingered on Sierra’s lips.
Her lip colorwaspale, deepenedslightlyby the alcohol, making them look exceptionally moist, tempting one to taste them.
Realizing his thoughts,Jonathan’seyesflaredwithheat.
Yet, he still refrained.
Instead, he harshly pressed on those pale lipsuntilhe saw them redden and swell slightly, then he let go.
Touching his fingertips,they retained the soft, delicate feel he imagined. Jonathan watched Sierra for a while, then leaned
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He touched her face before leaving the room.
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With Sierra gone, he no longer needed to hide himself, pouring a strong drink and standing by the floor–to–ceiling window, his demeanor shifting dramatically.
He seemed to be pondering something,hisgaze sharp and resolute.
Jonathan was never one to dwell on things. Having realized his possessiveness over Sierra, he had made his decision quickly.
Now, realizing his feelings for Sierra were more than
just possessive, he accepted this quickly too.
He admitted to himself that he had feelings for Sierra. With that thought, Jonathan downed his drink and made a phone call.
“Plans have changed; I need to stay in Maviston a bit longer.”
After speaking, he hung up the phone, ignoring the protests on the other end.
Jonathan was never one to dwell on things. Since Sierra was special to him, he was even less likely to let go.