Take Me Down (Suits in Pursuit) Read Online Free Page B

fail to see how that makes him dangerous. You’re prejudiced.”
    “Kerri, don’t be naïve. Those are clues, not fashion statements. A man like Sebastian probably has an ego and a sense of entitlement bigger than the price of that watch and those jeans combined.”
    Kerrigan shrugged her shoulders. “So he’s got an ego. Some people call that confidence.”
    Ashley rolled her neck. “Sebastian’s the kind of man addictions are made of. The worst kind of drug. He’ll wine you and dine you, and you can’t get enough. He’ll possess you as one of his expense trinkets. And then, bam! He’ll drop the ax, and he’s done with you.” Ashley shook her head, feeling sympathy for all the women who had fallen victim to Sebastian in the past. “I’m nobody’s trinket, and I can’t be bought.”
    Kerrigan narrowed her eyes. “He’s a game player. I thought you specialized in handling his type.”
    Ashley smiled a crooked grin, remembering how Sebastian’s pants hung from his waist and the feeling that knotted her belly when she shook his hand. “He’s the kind of man who will take a sista down.” She nodded her head. “I can handle the little league players. Sebastian is major league. Dangerous.”
    Kerrigan leaned in and whispered in Ashley’s ear. “Danger can be fun. You taught me that, remember?”
    Ashley rolled her eyes. “Yeah, but Danger fell in love and married you.”
    “You never know what could happen. Give him your number at least.”
    “Or maybe I’ll ask for his number.” Ashley arched an eyebrow.
    “What happened at the airport?”
    Ashley could feel her eyes flutter as she thought back to the glorious moment. “I was standing at a magazine rack, drooling over this year’s hottest male actors. When I looked around to see if anyone was watching me…”
     
    “And I saw the most beautiful woman. I had to introduce myself and get her name, but Ashley ran off. Luckily for me, she happens to be on my flight heading to Key West.” Sebastian stood over Ashley, grinning, his eyes fixed on her.
    “Oh! Hello, Se… Sebastian” she stuttered.
    Sebastian settled into the empty seat next to Ashley. He leaned across Ashley, stuck out his hand to Kerrigan. “Hi. I’m Sebastian.”
    Kerrigan smiled and gave Sebastian’s hand a firm shake. “Good to meet you. I’m Kerrigan.”
    Sebastian drew his arm back and nestled into the seat. “How long will you be in Key West, Ashley?” he asked, an eyebrow raised. “Before you head back to rant and rave on Peachtree Street,” he whispered.
    Ashley’s eyes stretched wide. She glanced at Kerrigan, who had put in earphones and shut her eyes, tuning them out. “You remember me?” Ashley asked, her head back and eyes focused on the safety pamphlet tucked into the pocket of the seat in front of her. She wondered if the pamphlet included instruction on how to avoid embarrassing moments such as this.
    “How could I forget you, darlin’?” His smug grin and sarcastic tone confronted her.
    “I’ll be in the Keys for two weeks,” she whispered back, turning away from his penetrating gaze. “I’m sorry about that night. Usually, I’m not that… that…”
    “Insane.” He smiled bolder now.
    Ashley nodded her head in agreement. “Yes. Usually, I’m not that insane. Again, I am very sorry. I had a bad day. My dog Copper ran away and…” She stopped. Telling a man whom she had just met about her ex would make her seem crazy and desperate. “…I have signs posted, and my friend’s husband is helping with the search while we’re in the Keys.”
    “I’m sorry about your dog. I hope you find him. I’m staying at the Key West Oceanside Resort. Where are you and your friend staying?”
    Ashley’s lips tightened, and she frowned. Sebastian breezing past her apology raised a flag in her mind. She shrugged off the feeling. Play nice.
    “We’re staying at Kerrigan’s vacation home.” She bit her bottom lip, trying her best not to let something