Chapter 550

Broderick Ackerley’s voice overflowed with complaint. He was calling her “Leslie baby” again. Earlier that night, in that low and husky tone of his, when he said those words—“Leslie baby”—she was completely defenseless. Leslie Green’s cheeks burned. There were some names that really shouldn't be mentioned outside the bedroom. The minute he used that one, her brain just… short-circuited. She’d immediately recall all those heated, heart-racing, breath-stealing moments they’d shared. “Stop that. Don’t call me that now. Just call me Leslie, okay? And who said I broke a promise? Honestly, you started it. If you hadn’t messed up the plan first, I would’ve been back in no time. But nope, someone had to be full first.” Broderick backed her into the wall, lifting her chin gently. His eyes darkened, voice low. “Do I really look like someone who gets full… that easily?” “Leslie,” he said, lips hovering just above hers, “with you, I’m never satisfied. I always want more… always.” His voice dropped