A Christmas Family Wish by Helen Scott Taylor

Author:Helen Scott Taylor [Taylor, Helen Scott]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Literature & Fiction, Romance, Anthologies, Contemporary, Collections & Anthologies, Holidays, Inspirational
Amazon: B00GKMNMNY
Published: 2013-11-09T05:00:00+00:00

Chapter Six

Ian stroked the hair off Rachel's face with a fingertip, trying not to wake her but wanting to touch her. She nestled beneath his arm on the squashy old sofa in his sitting room, her long dark hair cascading over his chest, her slender hand rested tantalizing on his thigh.

The last few days with Rachel and Toby had been fantastic. He'd taken things slowly with Rachel, kept a tight rein on his desire and allowed himself only hugs and kisses, not wanting to rush her. She responded to him so sweetly, so honestly. He had fallen in love with this beautiful woman and Toby was a great kid. If Ian didn't screw things up, he could have something special here; he could finally have the family he longed for.

If Ella were allowed to visit for Christmas, life would be almost perfect. But there was virtually no chance he'd see his daughter over the holidays. He'd been trying to arrange to bring her here to stay for months. Jane wouldn't agree because her damned husband told her not to.

With his lips pressed to Rachel's temple, he breathed in the floral fragrance of her hair, and allowed her sweet presence to ease the tension that filled him whenever he thought of the situation with his daughter. He needed to tell her about Ella and Jane, although he didn't want to burden her with his troubles when she had enough of her own to worry about.

The movie he and Rachel had watched on TV was finished, and the fire had died down to glowing embers. Tomorrow was Christmas Eve. They planned a day together, a family fun day at the zoo.

Rachel moaned in her sleep, snuggling closer to him, her hand trailing up his body to curl against his chest. He held his breath, fighting the shot of fire that streaked along his nerves in response to her touch. If she only knew what she did to him.

Was there any chance she might share his bed tonight? Was it too soon? He nuzzled her hair and caressed the soft skin of her wrist. "Hey, sleeping beauty, time to wake up so you can go to bed."

Her eyelashes flickered and she blinked at him, sleepily dazed. She glanced at the television. "When did the movie finish?"

"Ages ago."

"Oh. I always fall asleep in front of the TV and miss things I want to watch."

"I've noticed." Ian grinned. She had fallen asleep snuggled beneath his arm on the sofa every night that week. He always missed the movie as well, but for a completely different reason. With her soft curves pressed against him, he couldn't concentrate on anything else.

Her voice was sleepy and sexy. If he didn't make love to her soon he would go crazy. "Rachel, love, I was thinking—"

The insistent trill of the house phone sliced through the slumberous mood. Ian gritted his teeth. What perfect timing. He was tempted to ignore it, but late-night calls usually came from Jane. Ian would never forgive himself it there were something wrong with Ella and he didn't pick up.

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