Page 11 of His Ex's Little Sister

That gravelly voice vibrates through the air and permeates every square inch of my skin—and other places. The saddest thing about what’s happening to me is the knowledge that Reid is completely aware of what he’s doingtome.

“Please…yes. Leave me and my family alone,” I finally breathe out. My cheeks and neck are hot and must be flushed red by now. I just hope there’s enough forcefulness in my tone to make him believe that Imeanit.

Reid narrows his eyes. “All right,” he says, but doesn’t move off, and he still has his hand clasped over mine with my palm flattened over hisheart.

I thank the stars as a smug smile curls up the sides of his lips, snapping me out of it. I can’t move back, but I find enough clarity to take a step tomyleft.

“Bye,” I tell him, biting down on my bottom lip as I turn toward the front entrance and hurry togetaway.

“Robin,” he rumbles out as I pull the frontdooropen.

I can barely bring myself to look his way, and it seems that fate doesn’t want us to let this conversation last a second longer. His phone rings. Reaching into the pocket of his slacks, he takes the call. I don’t stick around for long, but notice the concern that flashes over his face from whatever he learns on the other end of the line. His long, hurried stride as he returns to his SUV is tellingenough.

It’s probably somethingimportant.

Giving him a final glance over my shoulder, I head inside to take care of my ownpriorities.