Page 20 of Getting Down to Business

“Yeah.”

They walked together side by side. When he was forced to step behind her because of other people on the sidewalk, he used the opportunity to check out her ass.

“So is this just another one-time thing or have you reconsidered my offer to move in?” He was in uncharted waters. He wanted to have sex with Alyssa again. The first time he’d gone along with her invitation to have a one-night stand because he didn’t really think it would be only one night. But now he didn’t know what to expect. She seemed pretty serious about it not turning into more.

“It’s a one-time thing. And if I were to reconsider your offer, it would mean we wouldn’t sleep together anymore.”

“I see. No wiggle room on that rule, huh?” Living together without sex seemed impossible. He really liked sex. And he really, really liked sex with Alyssa.

“None.”

“You know, you wouldn’t have needed to stalk me if you’d just agreed to exchange phone numbers,” he said with a laugh.

“Fine. I’m ready to give it to you now.”

“Seriously?” He glanced at her.

“What? Now you’re spooked because I’m showing an interest in you? What is with guys? You all want what you can’t have, but then when you get it, you don’t want it anymore. Just forget it,” she said, and turned to walk away.

“Hey, wait. I didn’t say I didn’t want it anymore. I definitely want it. Whether I have to chase you down or you throw yourself at me doesn’t matter as long as I get to sleep with you again. I was only asking because I wondered what made you change your mind. That’s all.”

“I’m not throwing myself at you.” Her brows moved up to her hairline.

“Fine. You were just resting on the bench when I happened to walk out of the building.”

She seemed satisfied with his answer and nodded.

“I had a horrible week. I know you’re extremely good at relieving stress. Why should I take the time to hunt down someone else who might not do as good of a job when I know where to find you?”

“I think that was my point last Friday,” he noted.

“It was a good point. I just needed a little time to think it over.”

“Stubborn.” He gave her a crooked grin that made her smile.

“I like to think of it as strong-willed.”

“It’s all in how you spin it, I guess.” He shrugged.

“So are you in, or do you just need to be right?” she asked.

“Oh, I’m definitely in.”

They walked along the street among the hordes of excited people who were eagerly anticipating the weekend. Gray found he was eagerly anticipating his Friday night at least.

He looked up at the buildings and breathed in the smell of the city. There was nothing else like it.

Grayson reached over and took her hand in his, giving it a little squeeze. He didn’t say anything, just a twitch of his lips to let her know he was happy. He liked that she didn’t babble. It would have ruined the moment. She squeezed his hand back, making the moment even better. He was trying to keep his smile under control, but it was quite difficult.

It felt like he had rubbed a lamp and had two of his wishes granted: Alyssa. Sex with Alyssa.

His third wish would have been that she moved in, but he knew he was pushing it. He’d promised himself he would no longer enter into a relationship prematurely. He was going to let things play out and not try to force it to be more than it was. Alyssa Sinclair would put his new philosophy to the test, but it would be a lot of fun.

He squeezed her hand again, reveling in it being there. It was stupid to be this excited about a woman he hardly knew.

Sure, what he knew about her he liked.

Gray had gone through a long line of messed up relationships he thought he could save, but that was over. Now he was going to have some fun and let what happened happen. This thing—whatever it turned out to be—was a huge step.