STAY THE NIGHT (The Phillips Family Book 1) by Vicki Keener Page A

love to me and I want you to fuck me in any order you want. ”
                 
                 
                 
                 
                 
     

Chapter 5
      They loaded the limo with the help of the driver and sat in the back while the driver maneuvered across town to Cray's condo.  Angelica paged through her phone, paused and said, “ Shit, damn, hell and fuck. ”
        Cray laughed and said, “ What's wrong? ”
        “ You won't think this is funny.  There's a reception at the Royal Norwegian Consulate tonight and I must put in an appearance. ”
        He groaned.  “ Can't you call them and tell them you're sick? ”
        She frowned and glared at him.  “ No, Cray, I can't.  They're friends of mine.  You can go with me if you choose, but regardless, I'm going. ”
        “ I didn't realize the Norwegian government had a consulate in New York City.  Is it an embassy? ”
        “ No, the embassy is in Washington, DC.  The consulate here covers twenty-two states on the east coast. ”
        “ What do they do? ”
        “ Arrange for visas and promote Norway's cultural exchange with the United States.  There's an upswing in interest lately for Norwegian architecture and design.  This consulate general has been here since 1906 and is the oldest in the United States.  They work hard to promote peace and reconciliation, gender equality and energy and climate change.  I'm a strong advocate for what they do. ”
        “ Okay, where is it located and what time must we be there?  I'll keep the limo. ”
        “ It starts at seven and if we get there then we can leave by eight.  It's located on the thirty-eighth floor at 825 Third Avenue. ”
        “ How many other mandatory obligations are you committed to in the next two weeks? ”
        “ I usually fly down to D.C. to the embassy for their holiday party.  I guess I could miss it. ”
        “ But you don't want to miss it. ”
        “ No, but I will for you. ”
        “ None of that.  We're not starting our relationship on that note where you're making concessions to please me. ”
        “ You're making a concession to go with me tonight when there are other things you'd rather be doing. ”
        “ Well, since those other things include you and you're going to the consulate what's my choice? ”
        “ Cray, these things were arranged before I met you.  In the future, we can coordinate before accepting invitations. ”
        “ When's the bash in Washington? ”
        “ Tuesday night.  I usually fly down in the morning, get a hotel room and spend the day sightseeing and then dress for dinner. ”
        “ We'll do that together. ”
        “ Are you sure? ”
        “ Things are slow at the office and Mona can handle it.  What do I need to wear tonight? ”
        “ Not a tux, but a dressy suit, dark blue preferably. ”
        “ I have one back from the cleaners, so I'm good. ”
        “ Here's one good thing.  There will be lots of native Norwegian food tonight.  They have some of it flown in if they can't get it here. ”
        “ I'm not eating whale blubber. ”
        “ All right.  They disguise it, but I'll point it out to you. ”
        “ I was kidding.  Do they really eat whale blubber in Norway? ”
        “ I'm kidding, too.  Cray, call Mona and tell her you'll be late for work tomorrow morning. ”
        “ Why will I be late for work? ”
        “ Because from the minute we get home I'm going to keep you up the rest of the night making love to you. ”
        “ Please don't promise what you can't deliver. ”
        “ I'll deliver, darling.  I may take cat naps while you recuperate, but when you're ready I will be, too. ”
        “ Angel, will you cool the sexy talk until we're in bed together?  After that, you can say anything you want. ”
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