Authors: Ashley Antoinette
Luxe (36 page)
“Noah,” she whispered in disbelief as she climbed out of the car in shock. She felt like she was dreaming as she held her hand up to her eyes, frowning as the lights shone in her eyes. She ran up to him, crying, distraught, as he welcomed her with open arms.
“What's wrong? B, I missed the shit out of you. What's wrong?” he asked as he held her close, holding the back of her head so that she could cry on his shoulder. It felt so good having her in his arms. Their bond was so familiar, but everything about her was different. He pulled back and stared her in the eyes. “You're scared?” he said, knowing her, reading her like the back of his hand.
“Just get me out of here ⦠you have to get me out of here.” Her voice was frantic as she looked back to the house to make sure that Cinco hadn't pursued her.
Iman came out of the house and stood at the top of the steps as he looked down curiously at Noah, holding his girl. He placed a hand in the pocket of his Gucci slacks. “Bleu!” he called to her with authority.
“Who the fuck is this nigga? This who you scared of?” Noah asked defensively as he pushed her behind him, squaring his stance as he ice-grilled Iman.
“Who the fuck are you? On my property, talking to my bitch? Shit can get real ugly real quick out here, partner; I advise you to mind your business,” Iman said sternly, face calm but voice cold. “Bleu, let's goâ”
She went toward him, but as soon she took a few steps Noah called her. “Bleu!”
She stood in the middle ⦠between them, conflicted. She loved them both. Each of them had a piece of her. Both expected her loyalty, but she didn't know whom to extend it to.
“Bleu⦔ She looked to Iman.
“Bleu⦔ She looked to Noah.
When Cinco came out of the house she stared into his eyes, his evil intentions shining through.
“I can't do this.” She ran to her car full speed.
“Bleu!” She ignored Noah, distraught as she pulled away from him as he tried to grab her arm. She hopped into her car and sped off, leaving them both standing there, watching her flee. She didn't know where she was headed. She didn't know what she would do. She didn't know whom she should choose.
Bleu!
There was no one else in the car. The voice that was calling to her was her own demon's. She was too overwhelmed ⦠too emotional ⦠too afraid. These mixed feelings were the makings of a disaster for her recovery, and although she had escaped Iman and Noah, she was still faced with a choice, a deadly one. Crack was the one calling her name now. The question was ⦠would she answer it�
TO BE CONTINUED â¦
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Ashley Antoinette
is one of the most successful female writers of her time. The feminine half of the popular married writing duo Ashley and JaQuavis, she has co-written more than forty novels. Several of her titles have hit the
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The Prada Plan
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CONTENTS
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This is a work of fiction. All of the characters, organizations, and events portrayed in this novel are either products of the author's imagination or are used fictitiously.
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Copyright © 2015 by Ashley Antoinette. All rights reserved. For information, address St. Martin's Press, 175 Fifth Avenue, New York, N.Y. 10010.
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The Library of Congress has cataloged the print edition as follows:
Ashley Antoinette, 1985â
    Luxe / Ashley Antoinette. â First edition.
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    ISBN 978-1-250-06697-8 (trade paperback)
    ISBN 978-1-4668-7488-6 (e-book)
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    PS3601.S543L89 2015
    813'.6âdc23
2015019064
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First Edition: September 2015