Tangled Fury by Kristen Middleton, Book Cover By Design, K. L. Middleton Page A

acting, but when they’re in bed together, kissing, it make my blood boil.”
    I laughed. “Obviously, you’re going to need to get over that if you’re planning on marrying an actor.”
    “I know. It’s a work in progress,” she said.
    “So, I take it the press hasn’t caught on to your relationship?” I asked.
    “No, otherwise they wouldn’t leave me alone. He usually sends a car for me or disguises himself, when we’re together. I mean, they’re going to eventually figure it out, I’m sure, but for now, it’s been quiet here and at my place.”
    “That’s why it’s important not to tell anyone, Sera. If word got around, the paparazzi would be banging down the doors,” said Tiffany.
    “Don’t worry, her secret is safe with me.” I looked at Angie. “I’d never give it away.”
    “I didn’t think that you would,” replied Angie. “You seem pretty trustworthy.”
    “Thanks,” I answered.
    Thane approached us, holding a briefcase and a set of car keys.
    “Are you leaving ?” asked Tiffany.
    “Yeah. I told a buddy of mine that I’d spot him at the gym, today. So, that’s where I’m headed. Can you lock up tonight, Angie? I think Sinclair said she’d be working until close,” he lowered his voice, “but I don’t want her, or any of you, alone in this place.”
    “Of course,” she replied. “I have some late appointments anyway.
    He looked at me. “What about you? You sticking around or heading out too?”
    I looked at my watch. It was almost four o’clock. “I think I’ll leave, too. Emma should just be getting home from school.”
    He nodded. “Sounds good. Great job today, Sera. The three clients you helped had nothing but good things to say about their nails, I heard. They were all very pleased with your work.”
    I grinned. “Even Monica? She was too busy plotting to get you alone to give me much feedback about her nails, I think.”
    He chuckled and shook his head . “She’s quite the character.”
    “You’d better watch out for her, Thane,” said Tiffany, smiling. “She likes you. I mean, really likes you. She told Felicia, before she left today, that she was going to show the Lion King her jungle moves.”
    He grunted . “She’s quite aggressive. I’d better check the schedule and make sure I’m out of the shop the next time she shows up here. I’m afraid I’m going to walk into my office, one of these days, and find her waiting for me. Naked.”
    “With handcuffs and a whip,” said Tiffany.
    “I don’t know, she’s a nice looking woman,” teased Angie. “You could do worse.”
    “She’s three times my age,” he said, staring at her in horror.
    Tiffany’s eyes widened. “Is she really that old? She doesn’t have that many wrinkles.”
    “Plastic surgery, Botox, and collagen injections,” said Felicia, rounding the corner. “I take it you’re talking about Monica again?”
    “Yes,” said Thane. “And I need you to warn me the next time she’s coming in.”
    “Why, does she make you uncomfortable, T?” asked Felicia, smiling.
    “Hell yes, she does,” he replied. “She pinched my ass before she left today. If that wasn’t bad enough, she tried doing a reach around for the other side and I had to grab her hand.”
    “Oh Lord,” answered Felicia, her smile gone. “I’ll warn you for sure. She did get out of hand today. I agree.”
    “Tell me about it. We all got out of hand today, which reminds me,” said Thane, frowning. He turned to me and sighed. “I’m really sorry, Sera. I hope you weren’t too offended your first day here.”
    “No,” I replied, smiling. “It was actually a very interesting day. I wasn’t offended in the least.”
    “Good. That was my biggest fear, you thinking that this was the way I ran my business, when it really isn’t. In fact, we’re having a short meeting Saturday morning. Before we open.”
    Felicia’s eyes widened. “A meeting? We never have meetings.”
    “That’s the problem,” he