Bounding after her, he caught up as she neared their apartment door.
He grabbed her arm, spinning her around, and leaned her against the cool wall.
âLove, you need to trust me, the same way I trust that nothing happened between you and Barlow.
â
A whirlwind of emotions raged within Rosalynn.
She understood Brianâs discomfort with her night out with Barlow.
Yet, she and Barlow were nothing more than friends.
To Brian, Selina and Barlow were two sides of the same coin; but Selina harbored feelings for him, unlike Barlow for her.
Alas, she had no words to explain.
Struggling to maintain her composure, she shifted her gaze to the rumpled fabric of his shirt.
âI trust you, but it doesnât make me any less upset.
â
Following her gaze to his shirt, a chuckle escaped Brianâs lips.
âWell, if itâs causing all this unhappiness, why donât you just take it off?â
Startled, Rosalynn met his amused gaze.
âYou mean now?â
Brianâs eyebrows shot up in playful surprise as he scanned their surroundings.
âWhy not? Whenever suits you.
â
Their floor was shared by just two apartments.
One was his; the other.
her sanctuary.
They were alone.
âWatch me,â Rosalynn retorted, tilting her chin up defiantly as her hand sought the button of his shirt.
Brianâs grin took on a mischievous tilt.
âBy all means.
â
With a scornful smirk, she yanked his shirt open, revealing the sculpted muscles of his chest.
The cool air hit his skin, and his grin widened.
Brianâs arms encircled her slim waist, pulling her closer.
âLove, youâre adorable when youâre all ruffled up.
â
Rosalynnâs heart stuttered, but she shrugged it off, stepping out of his embrace.
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Her gaze flickered downward as she added, âAnd the pants too.
â
Speechless, Brian stared at her.
She really had it in for his outfit, didnât she? Was it all because it bore traces of Selinaâs perfume?
Despite the oddity, a sense of satisfaction filled him, knowing that her jealousy sparked this defiance.
âGo ahead,â he said, offering her a teasing nod.
Rosalynnâs hand moved to the buckle of his belt, a provocative smile tugging at her lips as she unfastened it
The unexpected cool touch made Brianâs breath hitch momentarily.
His eyes, shadowed with intrigue, flickered with curiosity.
âDarling, are we really doing this here?â