Chapter Twelve
“You’re going to pay more attention, next time, Ashley,” Nick said, as they were standing beside his plane saying goodbye.
“Around you, for sure,” she agreed, trying to joke a little. But he was being serious again. It had been that way all morning, all through making love again, and breakfast and the ride to the airport. One minute Nick was charming as ever, the next serious and firm. She liked both moods, but not knowing which one to expect was a little frightening.
“No, Ashley, in general. I don’t want to hear that you’re acting like a b***h. It’s no way to be. I don’t like it, it won’t happen.” He was stroking her neck affectionately, his hand toying with her hair.
“You’re taking me too seriously,” she said.
He shook his head no. “I don’t think so, Ash. You mind wha
