Page 17 of An Epic Voyage

“Thank you, and that’s why my parents picked the name.”That was one of the few things she remembered about them.She’d been five when her father had passed away.A year later, her mother was also gone.She’d been so young.

He shook her hand.“I’m Jordy.”

“Nice to meet you, Jordy.How do you know Jinger?”

“I’m her stylist, personal shopper, tailor, whipping post, you name it.”

Indy chuckled.“How long have you known her?”

“Around three days after she started dating Benny.He hired me for her.”

Indy raised a brow.“Benny?You’re that close with Benedict Van Houten?”

Jordy waved his hand.“Oh, heavens, no.That man has said barely two words to me.Jinger calls him that, so I use it mockingly.It’s a character flaw, I know.”

She chuckled.

“Evil Bitch Woman from the Bowels of Hell is what I call Jinger.”

Indy burst out laughing.“If she’s that bad, why do you stick around?”

“I’m a money slut.I can’t turn down the obscene amount they are paying me.Apparently, my pride and self-esteem can be bought.Character flaw number two.”

“I think I like you, Jordy.”

“I can tell we’re going to be fast friends, Indigo.Let’s get something to eat, and then we’ll chat.I’ll dish all about life among the glitterati.”

“Sounds good.”

As she was exiting the salon, she almost plowed into a tall, solid frame.“Oh, sorry, Griffin.”

“My fault.Hey, Jordy.Where are you two headed?”

“My new friend Jordy and I are going to grab a bite to eat and talk shop.”

He nodded.“Have fun.”

Indigo almost invited him to come along but thought better of it.No sense in getting too attached to anyone since she would be gone as soon as she located the missing nuke.

She gave him a finger wave as he walked away.Indigo shook her head, realizing she’d been staring at his fine ass.She turned to apologize to Jordy, but he was staring too.

With a sigh, he said, “That is one fine specimen.He makes life with Jinger tolerable.Too bad he bats for the other team.”

“How do you know?”Not that she thought Griffin might be gay.She’d seen the way he’d reacted to her skimpy bra and panties.

“Darling, I would’ve slipped into his bedroom naked if I thought there was a chance.The man is as straight as an arrow.He exudes testosterone.”

That he did.She’d been instantly attracted to him too.

“Let’s get our drink on.”

Indy followed Jordy to the bar that looked like one you would find in any upscale neighborhood.Soft jazz played in the background, and the televisions mounted on the walls were turned to various ball games with the sound down.

Jordy waved to the bartender.“I’ll have a top-shelf margarita on the rocks.”He turned to Indy.“What would you like?”

“That sounds good.I’ll have the same.”

The bartender nodded and began working on their drinks.Jordy slid into a booth, and she joined him.A few minutes later, a server brought them large blue glasses rimmed with salt.Indy took a sip.Woo, it was strong.She’d have to limit herself to one so she could do her job with a clear head.