by Kelly Favor
“I’ll be fine,” she said again, trying to sound forceful this time.
He sighed and ran his hand through his dark hair. “No,” he said finally.
“No?”
“No. I don’t know what’s going on with you, but I can’t just leave you here by yourself.”
“Reid, I’m okay.” She rolled her eyes.
He reached out and grabbed her shoulders, then tilted her chin so that she was forced to look him in the eye. “Alexis, you’re not okay. You had some kind of panic attack today, and you’re terrified about someone showing up at this apartment.
Something’s going on. It’s fine if you don’t want to talk about it, but you’re coming to Florida with me, and I don’t want to hear another word about it.”
She wanted to fight him, but she was too exhausted. And besides, as much as she hated to admit it, she didn’t want to be alone. She tried to tell herself that she should stay here, and that going to Florida was a bad idea. But the truth was, she couldn’t help but be relieved by his offer. And his insistence.
“Okay,” she said finally. “I’ll go.”
“Good.” He relaxed. “Our flight leaves at six am. We’ll have to be at the airport by five.”
“Okay.” She swallowed. Suddenly, she was exhausted again.
“You should get some more rest.” He looked her up and down. “You’re okay, though? No headaches?”
She shook her head.
“Okay,” he said. “If you need anything, I’ll be awake.”
Alexis nodded and then headed for her room, wondering how it was that she’d only just met him, and he was already able to make her feel so safe.
END OF PLAY ME HARD (ALEXIS AND REID, BOOK ONE)
