Double Down (31 page)

While my brain processed this epiphany, my hormones were screaming at me.
Just one step, he’ll do the rest. C’mon, girl, you can do it. Do you know how long it’s been? Don’t be an idiot. Look at him! You’re going pass that up.
He was hard to resist, the hormones were doing a darn good job of drowning out any common sense. Yet, icy fingers of panic kept me rooted to the floor.

Either my hesitation gave Delgado time to get control, or he saw the indecision in my eyes, because he closed his and moved quickly around me. Going back to his bedroom, he shut the door behind him.

I let out the breath I hadn’t realized I’d been holding. Obviously, I couldn’t stay in the same house with him. Eventually, the hormones would win. I couldn’t afford to take that chance. I’d only survived the heartbreak of divorcing my two-timing ex, Neil, by immersing myself in work. Allowing myself to love Delgado, would create a black hole so deep I’d never find my way out.

I walked to the sink, took the two aspirin, and then leaned against the counter until my pulse stopped racing and I got my breathing back under control. If this was the right decision, why did I feel miserable?

Look for Jealousy – Coming soon

Vicky De Leo grew up in Southern California. After graduating from high school, her family moved to Nevada. Following her military husband, she’s lived all over the United States and spent two years in Taiwan and three years in England. Returning to the states, she worked in human resources for various hotel/casinos in Las Vegas, Reno, and West Virginia before deciding to write full time.

She enjoys reading and traveling. Even after all the moves, she still enjoys the thrill of exploring a new city, perhaps walking in the footsteps of an ancient civilization. She currently resides in the rural town of Overton near Lake Mead about an hour northeast of Las Vegas.

Other Books by Vicky De Leo – The Crystal’s Curse

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