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His words made my skin crawl. | was about to argue, but Ethan held his hands
up.
“Okay, | can see that we are at an impasse,” he said. “Why don’t we play rock-paper-scissors on whether or not
we should invite one of your friends.”
| gave him a loaded look. When we were a couple, that was a gwe would play to settle small, silly things.
Like where we should go to dinner or what movie we should watch.
Ethan put his arm out, his palm facing up, and his other hand, he balled up. He raised his eyebrows. “Con,
Olivia. It's just a silly game.”
| sighed but mirrored his stance even though it made my armpits even more uncomfortable. | would do whatever
| had to get this over with as quickly as possible.
“Rock, paper, scissors,” we chanted.
| balled up my fists to choose rock, and Ethan made a peace sign with his hand that represented scissors.
“Yes!” | said, wanting to jump for joy, but | settled for smiling widely. “I get to invite whoever | want.”
Ethan sighed and crossed his arms. “Fine, a deal’s a deal. Which friend would you like to invite?”
“How about me?” said a deep voice behind us.
*Olivia*
My skin tingled with electricity as my head whipped toward the deep voice.
Even though | already knew who it was, my stomach still swooped when my gaze met Alexander's. He was
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtstanding in the middle of the sidewalk, looking like a male model on the cover of a fashion magazine. His black
coat wasn’t buttoned and was whipping around him. Alexander's white shirt was tight and slightly see-through.
My mouth dried as | studied the tight, lean muscles of his stomach.
Alexander’s sudden appearance madefreeze. Mixed emotions swirled through me. | was
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equally surprised, pleased, and angry to see him
“What the hell are you doing here?” Ethan demanded
Alexander calmly cto a stop in front of us. He completely ignored Ethan. My hands shook slightly when |
realized that he only had eyes for me.
“I couldn’t help but overhear that you're going to visit your alma mater,” Alexander said toin a gentle voice.
A look of concern crossed his face when he noticed my crutches and my wrapped ankle. “Why don’t | join you? |
can help you and make sure that you don’t hurt yourself.” He lowered his voice and leaned toward me. “I would
love to see where you went to college.”
His deep voice and closeness madeshiver. Our eyes met, and an electric current passed between us.
Alexander's warmth made the tension in my shoulders loosen.
Ethan stepped between us, interrupting our moment. “You're not coming with us,” he snarled. “You're not
invited.”
“Hang on,” | said and limped closer to Alexander. “We agreed that if | won rock, paper. scissors, | could invite one
of my friends.” | gestured to Alexander. “He’s one of my friends.”
“He’s your boss,” Ethan said through gritted teeth and glared at Alexander
His anger madewant to shrink away from him. But | forced myself to stand my ground and act nonchalantly.
| shrugged. “So? You were my boss once and my husband,” | pointed
out,
“Now, your ex-husband,” Alexander interjected.
“I repeat, what the hell are you-" Ethan paused and narrowed his eyes as Alexander moved behind me.
My mouth dried as Alexander's arms
gently wrapped around my Royiders,
and he Rressedaie frdnt jeoi warm
bbe} against mine. | couldn't help but
sink back into him. He began to rub
shoulders, and | bit my lip so | wouldn't moan out loud.
my
“You shouldnt put too much
pressure on your injured foot, Olivia,”
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tight muscles. “You can lean more
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| took his advice and pressed my soft body against his hard chest. My legs trembled, but a feeling of peace
swept throughIt was like his warmth was seeping into me
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“Maybe we should visit your old
college later, Olivia,” he said, stopping
his Masspes ere bafiicgcloser
alalnst him. “You need to rest right
now and elevate that ankle of yours.”
His words and warm, gentle touch made my pulse quicken, and a hot flush spread across my
cheeks.
Ethan noticed my reaction, and his hands clenched into fists at his sides.
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