Any Thursday (Donovans of the Delta) by Peggy Webb

Author:Peggy Webb [Webb, Peggy]
Language: eng
Format: epub, mobi
Tags: animals, whales, romantic comedy, small-town romance, Southern authors, Alaska, romance ebooks, investigative reporters, romance, Peggy Webb backlist, the Colby Series, Peggy Webb romance, classic romance, humor, comedy, contemporary romance
Published: 2011-12-15T20:00:00+00:00

CHAPTER EIGHT

Again they were pleasantly surprised that they worked so well together. In spite of the rocky beginning, the day went smoothly once they got their sexual frustration out of their minds. It was almost seven before they left the institute.

“This is crazy,” Jim remarked as they stepped out into the light. “How can you stand not knowing night from day?”

“It’s one of those things I’ve gotten accustomed to.”

“Like doing without sex?”

“Not that again.”

“It will always be that with us.”

Instead of replying, Hannah lengthened her stride so that she could get ahead of him. Putting a few feet between them helped, but not much.

The first drop of rain took her by surprise. She’d been so busy sparring with Jim, she had broken one of the cardinal rules of a native Alaskan: Always pay attention to the sky. It was dark and heavy with storm clouds.

The summer storm suddenly let loose with all its fury, drenching her within seconds. Thunder ricocheted off the cliffs.

“Jim!” She whirled quickly, calling his name. The rain was coming down in opaque sheets by now. She barely could see her hand in front of her face, much less Jim. Panic seized her. What if he lost his footing on the unfamiliar path? What if he fell and broke his legs—or worse? “Jim!”

“I’m here.” She felt herself being enfolded by his arms. “Don’t panic. I’m right here.”

She peered up through the driving rain, trying to see his face. All she could make out were his white teeth. He was smiling.

“I didn’t panic. I never panic. I just didn’t want you to fall off the cliff.”

“I didn’t know you cared, love,” he said lightly.

She cared, she thought. In spite of all reason, she cared, but she never would let him know. Pulling back slightly, she said, “Let’s get out of this storm. Follow me.”

She led him toward a small cave that was tucked into the jagged side of the cliff. “Duck,” she ordered, “and hope we aren’t trespassing on a wild creature.”

“There can be worse fates, Hannah.”

The tension in his voice made her jerk around to look at him. In the dimness of the cave he was gazing at her with unmistakable desire. She was trapped. With the storm rampaging outside, she had nowhere to go. He continued watching her in that predatory way, and she felt her own passion rising. Always it was like this between them, she thought. One look, one touch, and they were engulfed in a magnificent passion.

She inched away, scooting along the damp cave floor so that his thigh was no longer brushing against hers.

“And what are those fates?” she asked.

“Don’t you know?”

His gaze fell hungrily upon her. She was no longer sure whether the furious pounding she heard was the storm outside or the raging of her own blood in her ears.

“There could be grizzly bears in here with us instead of mountain lions. That would be considerably worse.”

“Hmmmm.”

“Or wolverines. They are quite vicious.” Hannah never rattled on and on the way she was now.

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