Page 51 of Just My Luck

We crawled into bed and I lay there, listening to him breathing as he held me.

We woke to my cell phone ringing. Without looking, I answered the call. “Hello?”

“Good morning, Nova. The board and I would like to meet with you in, say, an hour?” Just hearing Kit’s voice had my entire body tensing.

At first, I wanted to yell and shout at him, but then I remembered I had to play along for as long as I could.

“I can make that work,” I said dryly.

“I think it goes without saying that Jacob Mylonas is not allowed on these premises.”

“I understand. I hope it’s okay that Rick tags along. He’s in town until tomorrow.”

The line was silent for a moment. “We’d be happy to meet him. I’ll send a⁠—”

“We’ll see you in an hour,” I said, cutting him off and hanging up.

“Kit?” Jax was sitting beside me, watching.

I nodded and stopped him when he got up to get dressed.

“No, Rick and I will go.” I laid a hand on his chest. “Your bail conditions say you have to stay clear of any of Kit’s properties.”

“Why?” He shook his head.

“Let’s just say he had the pull and made it happen.” I shrugged. “I need a shower, but first I have to tell your brother⁠—”

“Go, I’ll go tell Rick.” He got up.

Forty minutes later, Rick and I climbed into his rental and headed to the Apex. We had half a plan of what we were going to say and do, but honestly, at this point, we were mostly winging it.

It had taken everyone in the room to convince my mother not to tag along as our acting lawyer.

I filled Rick in on our projected pitch, and we both wondered if we were even going to be able to present it. After Jax was arrested, Kit had talked to the board and they had agreed to give us additional time. Apparently, that extra time was up.

We pulled into the valet parking area, and Rick handed over his keys and grabbed his briefcase.

Since all of Jax’s devices, including his computer and cell phone, were still in police custody for evidence, Rick had had to download everything to his laptop from the corporate drive. We were both thankful everything was there. At least we didn’t have to worry about this part.

We stepped off the elevator into the business suite, and I held in a shiver upon seeing Kit waiting for us. I made the introductions and was as dry as I could be.

We followed him back into the board room, and I sat in silence as Rick took over. At no point did we mention Jax or his arrest. At no point did I speak, outside of answering a few questions.

When our presentation was over, we were shown out without much fanfare. Kit walked us to the elevator and, as we waited, a woman came rushing out.

“Mr. Mylonas, if you would, we have a few more questions for you.” She eyed me. “If you have the time?”

Rick glanced over at me and I nodded. “I’ll wait here.” I motioned to the sofa and chairs in the waiting area.

“Don’t worry, I’ll keep her company,” Kit said, taking my arm and walking me toward the seating.

I stopped myself from jerking my arm free.

“So,” Kit said when we were seated, “how about dinner tonight?”

I blinked. “I…”

He leaned closer, his eyes locking with mine. “I think you are a very smart woman, Nova.” His tone was low, almost like a warning. I held my breath. “You see what sort of power I wield around here.” He motioned around him. I jumped when he snapped his fingers loudly. “Just like that, I can take things you hold dear.” His smile slowly spread on his lips as he snapped once more, softer this time. “And just like that, everything you’ve ever wanted will appear at your feet.”