A Lakeside Reunion by C. Chilove

A Lakeside Reunion by C. Chilove

Author:C. Chilove
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Grand Central Publishing


Seventeen

Reese rang the bell at the oversized front door, then took a step back to inventory the Mediterranean-styled home. Duncan had set out to conquer the world, and he got it. In the time she’d been back in the Shores, she’d learned that he made sound business decisions and that many of the people admired his efforts to keep their town relevant. However, nothing could’ve prepared her for the reality that Duncan had amassed a fortune large enough to own a home only five minutes from her parents’ lake house.

There was no disrespect or snootiness intended in her thoughts. She, and everyone in the South, simply knew Lakeshore Drive in the Shores as millionaire row. A part of her wondered if this was where he chose to live because he liked it or because he wanted to be recognized in a world that had once excluded him. The hurt from that exclusion had clearly made him determined to accomplish so much. Reese feared that his gaining ranks within a world that cared more about the congregation a person worshipped in or a debutante’s escort might corrupt his kind spirit.

Reese inhaled once more, after hearing his deep voice on the other side of the door. Her nerves had been on edge ever since he invited her here last night. She entwined her fingers and attempted to subdue her excitement at seeing him again, as well as the shock of realizing what he had become. She dared not think about the desire corrupting her thoughts, begging for another chance to be alone with him.

“Reese.” The door swung open. She gulped hard. His smooth, dark skin was exposed by the tank top he had on, and she had never seen such well-defined arms. She imagined him holding her, saying that they could start over again. If he only gave her the chance, she would chase all the pain away. “Come on in.” He stepped aside as she stutter-stepped inside the well-appointed home. He caught her gaze and grinned. “See something you like?”

Definitely, she wanted to say but didn’t. Lust interrupted her wholesome thoughts of their reunion. Dear God, she could almost imagine the man picking her up with those strong arms and pinning her against the wall as she kissed his full lips.

Reese wanted to wipe the smirk clean off Duncan’s face. However, there was something sexy in his not-so-subtle acknowledgement of her physical attraction to him. So, she shrugged, trying to play it cool.

“Perhaps.” Her bold and brazen gaze made him turn away.

A small smile curved his lips. “You’re the last one. Everyone is waiting out back by the dock. You ready?”

Reese nodded and began following him as they moved through his house and down a few halls. The man was a damn dream with those broad shoulders, strong legs, and big hands. There was no second-guessing her physical attraction to him. However, she wondered if he felt the same. One minute she thought he did and that he was warming up to her, the next she didn’t know.



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