Naughty Nice [chapter 3] [ 8K ]

Marcus reached out, his hand covering hers. His grip was firm, grounding, and entirely too comfortable.

In this version, Chapter 3 is where the "Nice" exterior begins to crack, and the "Naughty" reality starts to leak through. Chapter 3: The Thin White Line The peppermint mocha tasted like betrayal. Naughty Nice [Chapter 3]

"If we do this," she whispered, her fingers hovering over the folder, "there’s no going back to the way things were. We aren't the heroes of this story anymore." Marcus reached out, his hand covering hers

"Nice keeps us out of federal prison, Marcus," she snapped, though she kept her voice low. She traced the rim of her paper cup. "Chapter One was a fluke. Chapter Two was a necessity. But we’re at Chapter Three now, and this? This is a choice." Chapter 3: The Thin White Line The peppermint

"The choice was made the moment we signed that first contract," he reminded her. He leaned across the table, the scent of expensive cologne and cold winter air rolling off him. "Don't get cold feet just because the lights are prettier this time of year. We’re deep enough that the only way out is through."