I haven’t cleared the last step before she harasses me.

"I didn’t take you for someone who was weak, Jay." Her smile stretches her ruby red lips across straight white teeth.

"I’m not in the f*cking mood, Alex," I warn, and her smile dims but doesn’t disappear completely.

"I can see that. Mark is having a party tomorrow night on his private beach. So I’ll need you to pick me up at eight."

I pull off my jacket and throw it on the ...