PART 2 - CHAPTER 125

JESS

Luke stood in the doorway, a white towel wrapped snugly around his waist, droplets of water glistening over his bare torso and dark hair hanging in dripping strands around his face. His eyes widened in shock as they landed on me, a look of confusion instantly crossing his Dammit. I wanted to be so mad at him right now, but all I could think was how attractive he was, with steam still rolling off him.

Shit Jess.

Angry.

You are Angry with Luke.

He left me at the airport.

Focus.

"Jess! You are here!" he said, surprised, blinking as if he couldn't comprehend my presence.

My frustration exploded before I even had the chance to think.

"What happened!? Are you kidding me? I've been waiting for about four hours! I ended up getting a cab after Jocelyn called to say the driver would be two hours late!"

brow furrowed, and he ran a hand through his wet

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me your flight was delayed by five hours. I was leaving in the next

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sighed and gave in. I didn't want to do this

couldn't believe what I was hearing. I wanted to tell him it was bullshit and that this was not my fault. It was his, but I didn't. have the

just about to come get you! I thought I could be there when you arrived." Luke repeated, and I just stared at him, tiny puzzle pieces clicking into place. Jocelyn planned this whole

to comment on right now, and dropped my head back. Luke stepped around the couch and dropped to his knees in

finally breathed, and Luke let go of the breath he was holding. But I think your manager is the problem. Clearly, Jocelyn messed this up on purpose," I added, and Luke

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just got it messed up or something,"

whole plan, and she almost succeeded," I pressed. Uke stood up suddenly, towering

his gaze locked onto mine, the towel around his waist still dripping water onto the floor. "I didn't mean for any of this to happen! I thought Jocelyn had it all covered. I was caught up at the PR event and didn't even have a chance to think about anything I sat back, my heart pounding, frustration giving way to a new fear. "What if this is

This is just us getting used to the new norm. That's all. I promise." He stepped closer again, eyes earnest, but I didn't know if I could let I shook

out tentatively, brushing a tear off my cheek. "Please. Let me fix

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