Total pages in book: 51
Estimated words: 48258 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 241(@200wpm)___ 193(@250wpm)___ 161(@300wpm)
Estimated words: 48258 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 241(@200wpm)___ 193(@250wpm)___ 161(@300wpm)
“You know her. It’s Genevieve.”
“My Ginny?”
Janet’s smile grows even bigger. “Oh, I didn't know she was yours.” Janet raises an eyebrow at me.
I know she’s wondering what I left out of my story. Maybe a little, but I didn't think the new thing between Barrett and me would matter. I also didn't know what to call whatever it is we’ve got going on, so I left it out.
“She sure is. And I can promise you I wouldn't let her stay anywhere that wasn't safe.”
“I appreciate that. We all love Ginny here and wouldn't want anything to happen to her.”
“She’s easy to love.”
My heart skips a beat when he says that. He couldn't mean love, love. Right? It’s a normal response when someone says that. I’ve known the man five minutes. He can’t actually love me.
“That she is. I’ll talk to you later,” Janet says before she ends the call. I sit there replaying his comment. “So you snagged Barrett Copper. I’d say you’re one lucky girl.” She sits back down in the chair next to mine.
“Do you know him well?” I hedge.
“Yeah. He’s done a few pro bono projects for me on some of the community centers and helped build a food pantry for us. He’s always ready to help when we need it.”
Wow. How does he keeping getting better and better by the second? I swear he doesn't have one fault. One is going to pop out of nowhere and I bet it will be a doozy.
“Did you two date?” I ask, glancing away from her, unable to look her in the eyes.
She lets out a laugh like my question is a joke. “No, we’ve never dated.”
I don’t get what’s so funny, but we’re interrupted before I can ask.
“Your noon appointment is here,” June chirps from the doorway.
We both stand, and Janet grabs my elbow. “I’ll take care of the Mark situation. It isn't something you need to worry about. That’s my job.” She gives my elbow a small squeeze before letting it go.
I feel better now that the Mark thing is off my chest. When I leave work, I call ahead to my favorite deli and order a bunch of different sandwiches. I’m going to bring all of Barrett’s crew lunch to show my thanks for the hard work they’re putting in at my house.
Chapter 12
Barrett
“What did you do?” she squeals when she walks out onto the back porch. She bounces on her toes as she looks around the outdoor space, excitement running through her. It’s adorable how excited she gets about this house.
“Is this what you had in mind?” I ask, pointing to the swing that’s the size of a bed.
“Yes! That’s exactly what I wanted.” She goes over to it and slips off her shoes then climbs on it. “Did you hack into my Pinterest?”
“A magician never reveals his secrets,” I say, going over to the swinging bed and lying down next to her.
“Don’t take this the wrong way, but can this swing hold the two of us?” she says as she pokes my stomach.
“Hey, you’re the one that brought me a meatball sandwich for lunch.” I grab her finger and bring her hand to my mouth, kissing her wrist. “And just for your information, yes. This could hold me and you, and about five kids.”
Her laughter stills as she looks into my eyes. I lean in close so I can whisper.
“Don’t swallow your tongue, lady. All in good time.”
When I lean back I pull her with me so we’re lying on our sides facing one another on the bed. There’s a warm breeze as the sun sets, but we’re in the shade so it’s perfect. This really would be a great place to take a nap if I wasn’t so busy looking at her.
“So, how was your day?” she asks, changing the subject.
“Not too bad. I had the most beautiful woman in the world bring me lunch this afternoon, then I got to work on her house until she came home from work.”
“Flattery will get you everywhere.”
“That’s what I’m hoping.” I lean forward, kissing her again, but this time I don’t know if I can stop. She’s too sweet, too soft, and all I want to do is sink deeper and deeper into her.
Her lips part and I pull her body flush against mine as I taste her. I pull her leg over the top of mine and my hand goes to her waist. We’re on our sides as close as we can be, but it’s not enough. I want every inch of her body on mine, with nothing between us.
I growl as I roll her over and pin her to the bed. The kiss deepens and I’m becoming aggressive as her legs spread and allow me to nestle in between them. My cock aches, but so does my body when I move my hands to her ass.