A Tiara Under the Tree by Carolyn Hector

Author:Carolyn Hector
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Harlequin
Published: 2017-11-23T05:00:00+00:00

Chapter 10

There was something to be said about the sweet scent of cookies in the air in the cafeteria at Southwood Elementary. Two weeks after making their relationship public, Waverly had found herself still performing her Miss Southwood duties. Today was no different than when it had been when she was single. The red-and-gray lunchroom tables were arranged in long rows. Each grade was given a table. Each table had a handful of representatives decorating the premade cookies by parents. Random-sized trophies stood on top of a table decorated with Christmas trees and colorfully wrapped presents in the center of the stage at the front of the cafeteria. Waverly manned a makeshift judging table near the exit sign. Children stopped by to say hello and touch her crown.

Of all the times to have to watch my figure, Waverly thought. With the runoff pageant around the corner, she didn’t need another roll to pop up. Sure, social media was on her side and everyone agreed they liked the plumper version of Waverly. But Jillian’s skeptical voice played in Waverly’s ear. A moment on the lips... So Waverly knew better than to take a bite of the frosted sugar cookie she’d just decorated with white icing. The scarf wrapped around her snowman’s neck was decorated in blue, and now so were her fingers.

Maybe a taste wouldn’t hurt. So she took one and it was totally worth it. Waverly’s mouth watered for more.

“You honestly shouldn’t do that in public.”

Waverly turned to her left and found Dominic standing next to her. Speaking of mouthwatering. How did the man manage to make a pair of chinos and a white oxford look so damn sexy? The sleeves were rolled up, revealing his tattoos. He wore a red tie with Mrs. Claus feeding Santa cookies. Waverly licked her lips where the sweet frosting met her tongue. Dominic’s mouth twisted in a devilish smile. She recalled Anson trying to make the same joke last week and how she felt at it... Harassed. But with Dominic commenting, Waverly felt a pang of desire in her belly. Maybe she needed a glass of water or something—anything to keep her away from Dominic. Children were watching and the last thing she needed was to get caught ogling him.

“Here.” Dominic offered her a bottle of water. The frost on the plastic looked promising to cool her off. As Waverly grabbed it, Dominic reached for her other hand and pulled her finger to his mouth. It was on the tip of her tongue to stop him, but the warmth and the suction... Waverly gasped for air. It was a quick gesture. She was sure no one saw, it but left a feeling she’d never forget.

“You’re incorrigible,” said Waverly, finally finding her breath. “You know what I’m up against.”

“The Morality Committee,” Dominic said. He draped his arm around her shoulders, and with his other hand he scanned the crowd with a pointed finger. “I don’t see any of them in sight.”

She would

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