Total pages in book: 43
Estimated words: 40741 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 204(@200wpm)___ 163(@250wpm)___ 136(@300wpm)
Estimated words: 40741 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 204(@200wpm)___ 163(@250wpm)___ 136(@300wpm)
Her dazed gaze took in the quiet luxury of her surroundings. Their "cabin" walls afforded complete privacy from the other passengers in first class. The toiletry kit alone cost hundreds of dollars, and her selection for onboard entertainment included access to paid subscription services and high-speed Internet.
This was insane, Tassy couldn't help thinking.
It was insane that she found herself here, and even more insane was the reason behind it.
This was insane, Tassy thought for the nth time.
And since she would for sure lose her mind if she allowed herself to dwell on what was already over and done with...
I think I'll just work.
There was nothing like good old research to take her mind off things, and oh, right. It had been a while since she checked her phone for messages or emails. Maybe there was something—-oh no.
Her heart dropped as soon as she saw the preview of Stella's unread text.
I thought you'd appreciate a heads-up. Xylan just went Instagram official...
Tassy forced herself to tap her screen to read the rest of her friend's message.
...with Fiona Ferrer. I'm so sorry, Tassy. Call or message me if you need to talk.
Tassy dropped her phone back into her purse as Stella's text forced her to relive yesterday's breakup.
No wonder he found it so easy to dump her in public, she thought numbly.
Xylan hadn't just cleaned out his wardrobe to make way for something new. He had done the same thing with his personal life, and that was why he was now going out with Fontana...who was the daughter of their company's CEO.
Lucius joined Tassina in their cabin and the look on her face told him something was up.
"I think we made a mistake," Tassy said as soon as Lucius sat next to her.
"Whatever it is," Lucius murmured, "I'm sure it's not that bad."
"Wait until you hear what I have to say first," Tassy said darkly. And because she didn't want to give herself a chance to change her mind, she took a deep breath...before throwing everything out in the open. "I'm the type of girl who's easily jealous, demanding, and...and super clingy!"
"I appreciate the heads-up," Lucius drawled, "but I'm not buying any of it."
Tassy, who had been bracing herself for the possibility that Lucius would walk out on her, ended up stammering in shock. "W-Why not?"
"You've had more than enough time - and chances - to be any of those things with me, Tassina."
Tassy found herself struggling not to let herself get distracted. There was just something about the way Lucius said her name that reached her ears like a possessive caress.
"But you were none of those. Were you?"
"That's, um..." Lucius wasn't reacting the way he was supposed to, and Tassy certainly didn't expect to be asked for evidence about all the traits that made her the opposite of an ideal girlfriend. "That's because I didn't want to rock the boat. We were just getting to know each other earlier—-"
"But you're choosing to rock the boat this time because?"
"B-Because..."
Why was it so, so hard to scare this man off? And for that matter, why did she want to scare him off again? This man had her so confused that she couldn't even remember her own reason for doing things!
"Because we kissed?"
Tassy nodded eagerly. "Exactly!" She hated the fact that it was Lucius who supplied the answer to his own question, but whatever. "That kiss changes everything—-"
"I'm glad to hear that."
Tassy just had to roll her eyes at that. "Are you really expecting me to believe that one kiss also changes everything for you?"
"It did now."
Tassy's mouth closed, opened, and closed again.
Aaaargh.
Not only did she not see that coming, but she absolutely hated how he seemed to have such an effortless time tossing out words that Tassy completely lost her train of thought.
Lucius' lips slowly curved into a smile. "Do I have to tell you how you're looking at me right now?"
"No, you don't, and for the record, you're absolutely mistaken!"
"Are you sure?"
Lucius was smirking this time and aaargh.
This was so unfair!
She had meant what she said earlier, but now that he was smirking?
It was annoying enough to make her want to kill him. But it was so, so sexy as well that it also made her want to kiss him, and...and...
"I hate how you always act like you have an answer to everything!"
"But I don't, and I never said I did. What you perceive as arrogance is simply me having nothing to hide—-"
"While I do?" Tassy was indignant. "Is that what you're saying?"
"Do you really want to hear what I think?"
Tassy lifted her chin. "Yes!" Because if he thought he could scare her with the truth—-
"Your heart is already mine."
Good for him, since his words accomplished just that.
"But you're terrified to admit it."
Tassy bolted out of her seat, but Lucius was a lot quicker.