Total pages in book: 21
Estimated words: 18896 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 94(@200wpm)___ 76(@250wpm)___ 63(@300wpm)
Estimated words: 18896 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 94(@200wpm)___ 76(@250wpm)___ 63(@300wpm)
“Likewise.” He eased his hand inside hers. Warm and soft, her skin caressed his coarser flesh.
“You just surprised me,” she said in a husky voice.
“A good surprise, I hope.”
“Definitely that. So why are you here?”
“I was hoping to talk you into going for dinner.”
She bit down on her lower lip. “What if I have plans?”
He propped a shoulder against the wall beside her. “Break them,” he said with more confidence than he felt. His biggest fear was that she’d blow him off before they had a chance to explore what was between them.
“Convince me.” Her teasing smile invited him to do just that.
He curled his fingers around her hand and pulled her toward him, wrapping one arm around her waist and holding her other hand out in front of them. “Let’s dance.”
Her eyes opened wide. “Are you kidding?”
“Do you see me laughing?” He pulled her flush against him and swept her around the small office in time to the beat of the music. He had no idea what had come over him except he had no intention of losing her now.
She anchored her hand around his back for support, molded her body to his and let go. He felt it in the sway of her hips and saw it in the sassy tilt of her head. She was enjoying herself and he was glad.
His body couldn’t ignore her lush curves and his dick hardened, unsatisfied with a single dance. But Max wasn’t in this for a one-night stand. He was a man who’d spent his life trusting his own instincts and he wasn’t about to question his gut now. He wanted much more than sex with this woman or at least to find out what more between them could mean. And for Max, that was a first.
She tilted her head back. “You’ve got good moves.”
“I give my partner all the credit.”
Her smile was nothing short of incredible. “Is that what I am?”
“You tell me.” He turned her once and stilled. They were so close, their warm breath mingled. So aware of one another he thought, as he stared into her expectant eyes.
Brandy trembled and she tightened her grip on his waist. He lowered his mouth to hers, never breaking eye contact until his lips touched hers. Their first kiss had been spontaneous and unplanned. This one was so much more. He took his time, his tongue delving deep and discovering the recesses of her mouth, learning her, not rushing the moment despite his cock growing harder and more uncomfortable inside his jeans. Ignoring the discomfort, he focused on the kiss, devouring every inch of her. She sighed into him, and ground her hips against his.
Having no choice, not unless he wanted to come in his pants, he pulled back, tipping his forehead against hers, his breathing rough. “Have I convinced you yet?” he asked.
“Convinced me of what?” she asked, in a drugged sounding tone.
“I am so glad to see I can make you forget everything but me,” he said on a laugh. “I asked you to break dinner plans and go out with me. You told me I should convince you, remember?”
He reached out and traced the outline of her lips with his fingertip, reminding her of the kiss and all that had passed between them. “So, did I?”
Her tongue darted out, licking his skin, an action he felt in his dick. If only this thing between them was just physical. He didn’t know her yet but sensed he could fall hard. “I’m going to take that as yes,” he warned.
She cleared her throat and straightened her shoulders. “Dinner sounds great. But I can guarantee you that without a reservation there’s not a place around that doesn’t have at least an hour or more wait.”
“Then it’s a good thing I have an in at someplace special. You ready?”
“Dressed like this?” She shook her head. “I can go to my office and change.”
He took in her green tights and fur-lined skirt and grinned. “The place I have in mind doesn’t have a dress code. Besides, I like you dressed as my elf.”
“Your elf, hmm?” She pulled at her hat until the pins gave way and she tossed it aside.
He just hmm’d back and slid his fingers over a long strand of her hair. “The place is called The Back Door and you’re more than welcome. An old buddy from my years on the police force co-owns the place. Will you come with me?”
She raised an eyebrow. “Small world! My best friend and boss’ husband’s brother is one of the owners.”
“Nice coincidence. So you know Remy Sterling?”
She nodded. “And Zach Dare.” Her sexy lips curved in a smile. “Let’s go.”
“What about your plans tonight? Don’t you need to cancel them?” he asked.
She lifted her shoulder. “I was just teasing you. I have no plans to do anything.”