Best Man and the Runaway Bride by Kandy Shepherd

Author:Kandy Shepherd
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Harlequin
Published: 2018-04-06T16:54:02+00:00

CHAPTER EIGHT

THE RESTAURANT SAT by itself on the edge of a small, sandy beach lashed by fierce surf. People at the front tables could wiggle their toes in the sand. To the left were limestone cliffs where wild waves rolled in at all angles and crashed onto the cliff walls. The sunset was glorious, an enormous glowing red orb casting a fiery pathway onto the sea as it slowly sank into the horizon.

Nikki knew the sunsets on this coastline were reputed to be among the most splendid in the world. But she scarcely noticed nature’s splendid display. She only had eyes for Max. His face seemed infinitely more interesting. Equally nature’s masterpiece. Quite the best-looking man she had ever met. And hers for tonight. A thrill of pleasure and anticipation shimmied through her.

She was seated next to him at a table discreetly set towards the back of the restaurant. While the ones at the very front overlooking the beach caught the best view, the people seated there were also on display. Nikki’s choice of table was as private as it could be in the well-patronised, fashionable restaurant. It was just as well no one was looking at them for several reasons, not least of which was that she was entranced by Max and he seemed equally entranced by her.

So much for having to pretend to be interested in each other as she and Maya had planned. The waitress had to ask them twice if they were ready to order—neither she nor Max had even noticed she was there. Such bumbling spies they’d turned out to be. More interested in each other than in analysing the menu and service in the interests of Big Blue. She would have to do better on the spying front. But not just yet. Being with him had suddenly become the overwhelming interest in her world. She kept reliving that unexpected kiss. Wanting more.

Max was holding her hand under the table. In fact he’d scarcely let go of it since they’d kissed outside the restaurant. ‘How are we going to eat when our meals arrive?’ she murmured.

‘One-handed?’ he suggested. ‘You with your right and me with my left.’

She laughed. ‘I guess it’s possible.’

He leaned closer to her. ‘I don’t want to let go of you. I have to keep touching you to reassure myself you’re still here with me.’ There was an undertone of surprise to his words that she totally related to. This thing between them had flared up so quickly. And could burn out as quickly, she reminded herself. It wasn’t something she could place any trust in.

She entwined her fingers with his even closer. ‘I feel the same,’ she said, her voice a little wobbly with wonder.

‘I have to pinch myself that you actually said that.’ He lowered his voice. ‘You know, I didn’t think you were interested in me at all.’

‘I couldn’t allow myself to be. Not when we’d been so singed by the scandal I dragged you into. Not when I’d been the bride and you the best man.

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