Nate came around the corner, and my breath caught in my throat. He was back in his suit, and God, he looked so fucking hot like that.
“You’re drooling,” Rory whispered, and I immediately reached up to wipe at my chin.
“You look nice,” I told him, admiring the way he ran his hands over his head. It seemed he was still adjusting to having shorter hair. He stopped short with wide eyes when he looked up at me.
“Oh, I thought you were outside. Hi, Rory,” he said, and she repeated his greeting. “Is the jacket too much? The only times I’ve walked through properties were for my home and business. Both times, I was dressed for work.”
“Maybe a little?” I replied. He slid the blazer off and revealed a crisp-white shirt. I walked up to him and wrapped my fingers around the knot of his tie, loosening the material. “Maybe lose the tie too.” My fingers made quick work of the silk and the top button of his shirt, revealing his powerful neck.
“Thanks,” he said quietly with that sexy half-smirk.
Taking a small step back, I was mesmerized by the way he began rolling his sleeve up to his elbow, then repeated with the other.
“Dang, is it hot in here?” Rory claimed. We both turned to find her waving herself with her hand.
“I guess we should head out. The appointment is at four thirty.”
Nate went out back to meet Franny and to say goodbye to the twins. Molly and Eloise couldn’t have cared less that he was leaving. They were busy making paper boats with their new friend.
“Thanks again, Rory.”
“Like I said, I’m happy to do it. Make sure you guys have a reallylongandenjoyablenight.”
As Nate and I settled in my truck, because I really wanted him to get the chance to ride in it, he turned to me. “I feel like Rory knows something I don’t.”
“She’s always been full of secrets.”
“You look really beautiful, by the way.”
“Thanks.”
“I particularly like those straps tied on your shoulder.” He fingered the knot on one of them, and I shivered. “Makes me feel like I’m going to unwrap a present later.”
“You just might, Nate. I’m full of surprises too.”
Chapter Eighteen – Nate
Despite the realtor's advances, walking through the space with Alex felt surreal. Alex asked her if we could explore on our own, and the woman hesitantly agreed. I wasn’t going to tell her that I’d worried the agent was going to lock me in a closet for herself.
Despite the realtor, the location was perfect for Alex. With every step she took, she described what she’d put in that place. In the kitchen, she pointed to where she’d add the extra ovens and the flash freezer. Most of the kitchen equipment wasn’t set up for what Alex needed. She was going to have to spend a pretty penny on the appliances, but we both knew the expense would be worth it.
There were stairs on the inside and outside of the building for the apartment, which gave me some relief. Upstairs, the apartment was bigger than I expected. Instead of a studio like she currently occupied, this one had a separate bedroom. It made the living area a bit smaller, but it opened up to the kitchen.
“This is really nice. What do you think?” she asked me as she peeked inside a few of the cabinets. Whoever lived here before took care of the space.
“I think that as long as you like it, then you should go for it.”
“I really do. I could see myself here.”
“Then let’s get you those papers to sign.”
She launched herself into my arms, and I’d never felt anything better. “Thank you for coming with me. I would’ve never noticed some of the piping needed to be replaced.” She slid down my body, her skirt bunching at her waist along the way. It didn’t take much for my dick to come alive.
“You’re welcome.”
I knew she felt the bulge growing behind my slacks. It was something I was going to have to ignore until later. I began running codes in my head to try to get my erection down.
“Kiss me, Nate.”
