Bennett (On the Line Book 2) by Brenda Rothert

Author:Brenda Rothert [Rothert, Brenda]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Silver Sky Publishing, Inc.
Published: 2016-03-15T00:00:00+00:00

Charlotte

“Why hasn’t Christopher been back?” my mom asked. “You two didn’t have a fight, did you?”

“No. He’s just been busy.”

“Why don’t you invite him over for dinner tonight? I’ll help you make chicken marsala. It’s true what they say about the way to a man’s heart being through his stomach, you know.”

I glanced up at her from the magazine I was reading in my recliner. It was Saturday, and my hopes of a relaxing day had been short-lived.

“I don’t cook,” I said. “No reason to make him think I’m someone I’m not.”

She waved a hand dismissively. “That’s not what I’m suggesting. Just show him your best side until you’ve got a ring on your finger. Then you can ease away from cooking a bit.”

“A ring?”

“He’s a catch, Charlotte.”

I cocked my head at her in surprise. “How do you know? You met him once for like ten minutes.”

She held up five fingers, folding them down as she went through her list. “Good job. Very attractive. Clearly likes you. Intelligent. Has all his hair.”

“What?” I set the magazine down in my lap. “The fact that he likes me is not a redeeming quality. You act like no man would want to be with me.”

“I’m just saying, if a man like him is interested, sink those claws in, honey.”

Ugh. I needed a break from her before I said something I’d regret.

“Actually, I’m staying over at his place tonight,” I said.

“Oh, really?” She smiled broadly. “That’s wonderful.”

“Yeah. I should get my stuff ready and go.”

“Well, I’ll hold the fort down here. Maybe James and I can play Monopoly.”

I took out my phone and texted Bennett.

Me: Is there any way you can get rid of Liam tonight? I’d really like to spend the night with you.

Bennett: Done. I’ll have him taken hostage if I have to.

Me: You’re the best. See you at 6?

Bennett: See you then.

I packed a bag of things and went clothes shopping at a maternity store. It was a relief to buy some clothes that would actually fit me. Then I drank a hot chocolate at the bookstore and picked up the few Christmas presents I needed. By the time I got to Bennett’s at six, my mood was much improved.

“Hey,” he said when he opened the door. I threw myself into his arms.

“Hi,” I said, kissing him.

He pressed a foot to the door and closed it, then reached out to lock the dead bolt, all without breaking the kiss.

“You’re good,” I murmured against his lips.

“I’m ready to tell Liam, but not because he caught us in bed.”

“Will he be back tonight?”

“Nope, but the dead bolt’s just in case. I got in touch with Keri. We’ve got until tomorrow afternoon.”

“But will she tell him?”

He shrugged. “Doesn’t matter if she does. She doesn’t know it’s you who’s here.”

I stepped back to take off my coat. “It smells good in here.”

“I’m making manicotti.”

“Sounds delicious.”

Bennett approached me and put his hands on my belly. Our eyes locked, and the reverence I saw in his melted me and then quickly heated me from head to toe.

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