Christmas Unplugged by Joy Nash

Author:Joy Nash
Language: eng
Format: mobi, epub
Published: 2013-11-06T05:00:00+00:00

Chapter Seven

They returned to the lodge to find the rest of the guests relaxing with hot chocolate and spiked eggnog. Casey spotted Jake and Emma entwined under a ball of mistletoe.

Matt cleared his throat, prompting them to come up for air, to the general amusement of the other guests. Emma, eyes dancing, flashed Casey an unrepentant grin. Jake reached up and snapped a twig from the mistletoe ball. He dangled it over Casey’s head.

“Your turn,” he said. “Come on, Matt. Let’s see what you’ve got. Or should I do the honors myself?”

“Don’t you dare.”

Before Casey quite knew what had happened, Matt had spun her around and dragged her against the hard wall of his chest. His lips covered hers, sending a sweet twist of desire down her body. For a moment, she clung to him, almost forgetting where she was, until a round of laughter and applause snapped her back to her senses.

She tore her lips away. Matt leaned in and whispered against her ear. “Lots more where that came from.”

He straightened as Jake clapped him on the back and gave him some good-natured ribbing. Matt grinned and offered an insult in return. Soon after, when the brothers headed to the kitchen to prep for dinner, Emma wasted no time in hauling Casey to a quiet spot near the Christmas tree.

“Soooo...” Her eyes danced. “Things are happening for you, too! Way to go, Case. I’m so glad. You’ll be putting that romantic little cabin to good use tonight, I bet.”

Casey touched a spun glass snowman ornament. “No, Emma, I won’t be. It’s way too soon.”

“I think not. Did you catch that look Matt gave you on his way out? I seriously expected this tree to go up in flames. That man is deeply in lust. And if he’s even half as good as his brother...” Emma rolled her eyes and exhaled a long, satisfied sigh. “You are in for one fantastic night.”

“Emma, for God’s sake, be quiet! Or at least, keep your voice down.”

Casey’s sister flicked a hand. “Oh relax. No one’s listening.”

“They will be if you insist on broadcasting rave reviews of Jake’s talents.”

“Okay, then. Forget Jake’s talents, many though they are. Let’s hear about Matt. What’s going on between you two?”

“Nothing.”

Emma eyed her. “You’re lying. I can always tell. Something happened on that little hike you took this afternoon, didn’t it?”

“Oh, all right. Something did happen. But it was no big deal. He kissed me.” And then we did a bit more than kiss. Heat crept up her neck and into her cheeks.

And damn it, Emma noticed. “You’re blushing, Casey!” A smile tugged at her lips. “Just for a kiss? Must have been a good one.”

“Em. It’s none of your business.”

“You know, I don’t agree. You’re my sister. Your business is my business.”

“Forget it,” Casey said flatly.

“Not likely! You’re always so full of advice. Why shouldn’t I be the one to give out a tip or two once in a while? And you have to admit, this is my area of expertise.

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