Breathless Promises (Alluring Promises Series Book 3) by Josie Bordeaux

hitched immediately. At that point, I couldn’t care less who was attached to those hands, just that it felt so good to feel that…alive. To feel that heart-stopping rush. I turned to see who gave me that and immediately let out my breath when I saw it was just Clark. His lips grazed my neck immediately sparking that same feeling, surprising me that it was so intense from him.
    “Man, if your new boyfriend doesn’t get turned on by your new look, he’s an asshole and I’ll kick his ass for you. I can’t imagine why he wouldn’t though. More to pull when he finally gets to fuck you,” he whispered in my ear and then pulled back smiling.
    I loved his teasing. I love the attention he gives me. “I did this for myself. Not for him. Remember?”
    He stared into my eyes. Was he checking to see if I was lying? “Well, good. I’m glad to hear that.” He lowered his lips near my ear again, grazing it gently and I swear he gave me a small kiss. His voice sent shivers up my spine and his hot breath with that tiny kiss made me rethink my “no double dip rule.” Then I remembered Gregory. That’s why I wasn’t having sex with anyone else.
    “By the way, it’s sexy as hell,” he interrupted my thoughts and pulled back. He gave me a charming smile before looking up and nodding toward another woman and walked off to join her. I swallowed attempting to catch my breath. Dammit. I was torn by how much I loved the excited feeling he gave me and knowing it came from him.
    As I exhaled a deep breath, I glanced up to see Vanessa practically gaping at the interaction before following Clark with her eyes. Her hatred for him was back and was quite obvious by the look in her eyes. I reached out and touched her arm, smiling so she would ease up. She returned my smile, but then rolled her eyes.
    “Oh shit,” Izzy said under her breath. Mel was the first to ask what she was referring to and Izzy nodded her head toward the door.
    Tina stood there at the entrance. Her long blonde strands were perfectly curled in all the right places and she was wearing a dress that seemed fitted for her right off a runway.
    There wasn’t anything about her that wasn’t beautiful—except for what she’s doing to Clark. The man standing next to her seemed to be the complete opposite, wearing a t-shirt and worn faded jeans. He was very good looking, but had an easy-going manner about him that she lacked. His buzz cut blonde hair was the complete opposite of Clark’s thick, wavy black hair. I watched him nod his head to an empty bar table and place his hand at the small of her back to guide her.
    I felt like all of us turned our heads at the same time to see if Clark noticed her walking in. I leaned over and asked Mel, “Who’s the guy with her?”
    She swallowed as she continued to watch Clark. “It must be Hank, her boyfriend.”
    “Why would she bring him here? I mean the odds of them running into Clark…”
    “That’s what she wants,” I interrupted Vanessa’s train of thought. Clark started toward Tina and Hank’s table with fury in his eyes. I scurried over to intersect him. The anger that contorted his face, coupled with the warpath he was making to her table, made me wonder if he really did want her all to himself. For some reason, I wanted to help him and made it my new mission to see where her feelings really die lie.
    The moment my arm hooked through his, he stopped dead in his tracks. The line of his jaw tightened as his eyes flicked back to where Tina sat. I don’t think I’ve ever seen him angry like this. He’s usually so happy-go-lucky with his sarcasm and sexual comments. The look in his eyes was so distant; I’m not even sure he truly saw me.
    “Hey.” I placed my hand on his chest as I stepped in front of him trying to gain his attention. He looked down at me briefly, but then his gaze returned to Tina’s table. “Hang out with me for a sec while you calm down a little.”
    “I’m calm,” he gritted. I gave a