Page 56 of Protected Promise

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We pulled up to a very large skyscraper looking building. I had never really spent much time in big cities but I was fascinated with everything I saw.

As I practically hung out the window trying to get a better view, Landon nervously navigated downtown Seattle until we found the address Tobi had sent him.

He still hadn’t mentioned anything about me to her, which made me a little nervous.

Landon pulled up in front of the building and a valet came out to take the car. Jackson had warned him that this was how things were done here and to be ready to tip.

We each took one bag with us as we got out of the car. Landon left the keys in the ignition and tipped the driver just as Jackson had explained to him. Then we walked into the building, he gave his name and we were immediately given instructions to take the elevator to the top floor.

The elevator didn’t really bother me, but I could see Landon was a bit uncomfortable.

“Tobi warned me about this. I don’t know if that’s making it better or worse.”

“Are you okay?” I asked

“Just a lot higher than anything I’ve ever been in.”

I smiled sympathetically.

This time, it was my turn to comfort him. I walked closely to him. He immediately wrapped his arms around my waist and started to relax. Mine went around his neck and pulled him down for a kiss.

I wasn’t prepared for how quickly things would escalate. His arms tightened around me pulling me hard against him. I moaned as his tongue swept past my lips to twirl with mine. I tugged on his hair at the nape of his neck demanding more as I pressed my body against him.

I could feel his heat, hard and willing and I was ready to climb this adonis and demand he take me now. Apparently, despite my fears of intimacy, I very much still wanted my mate.

I wanted to groan in protest as the elevator slowed and came to a stop.

He gave me one last peck on the lips and grinned proudly as I quickly tried to make myself presentable after that fast and furious make out session in the elevator. I was still feeling unhinged when the doors opened as we stepped out and right into a massive living room with Jackson, Tobi, and a man I could only assume was Owen Wilcott staring at us.

I wanted to crawl back into the elevator and hide, certain my aroused state was that obvious. I was not at all prepared for witnesses to that fact either.

Tobi’s mouth dropped in surprise and then she grinned. “Kaitlyn? Landon forgot to mention you were coming too.”

I smacked him and glared up at him.

He shrugged, completely unaffected. “I thought that was a given.”

“Landon, Kaitlyn, this is Owen.”

We approached the others as Owen shook hands with us both.

“Welcome. I’m happy to have you both here. Any friends of Jackson and Tobi are always welcome here. We were just about to have drinks celebrating a new merger and the start of Holt Gaming, the newest subsidiary of Wilcott Designs.”

Jackson was beaming.

“What does that mean exactly?” I asked.

“Jackson is starting his own company in full partnership with Wilcott,” Tobi explained.

“That’s fantastic, Jackson,” Landon said. “I’m so proud of you. I know that’s what you’ve been wanting for a long time.”

“My father and I agree this will be a very profitable union for all of us and we’re excited for this new venture.”

“Does that mean you will not be interning with Wilcott Designs this summer?” Landon asked.

“I will, actually. I’ll be working closely with Owen as we set up the company and begin design on a new project I’ve pitched. We both agree this one would be best to spearhead the new endeavor.”