DEADLY OBSESSION by Kristine Cayne

Author:Kristine Cayne [Cayne, Kristine]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Deadly Vices Book 1
Published: 2011-12-27T16:00:00+00:00

CHAPTER 14

Lauren watched with avid interest as Nic ate his breakfast of champions—brownies and coffee made with freshly ground Starbucks beans. The rapturous expression on his face had her wanting to drag him back to the bedroom. She could definitely get used to waking up with him.

He wiped his mouth with a napkin. “After we drop by Summer’s apartment, what do you say we go shopping?”

“Sure. What do you need?”

“I don’t need anything. But you need a dress.”

She glanced down at her mid-thigh navy shorts and matching blue and white tank top. “What’s wrong with this?” But as she asked the question, she smacked her forehead in the universal sign for Duh! “Oh, right. This is way too casual.” How could she have been so stupid? Of course Nic didn’t want to run around town with her dressed like a soccer mom.

Nic’s eyes widened. “Too casual to talk to Summer’s roommate?”

“To be seen with you.” She averted her eyes. “I should stay here and you go with Kaden.” After the flight to L.A., she didn’t have any money left to buy new clothes.

“There’s nothing wrong with what you’re wearing.” His eyes lingered on her breasts. “In fact, I really like that tank top.”

She took a moment to feast her eyes on the man sitting in front of her. “I have to admit, I’m a big fan of your jeans.”

“These old things?” he said in a high-pitched voice.

She chuckled. “So, why do I need a dress?”

Nic sipped his coffee, then took her hand. “Chérie, I’m attending a fundraiser for the Make-A-Wish Foundation tomorrow night, and I’d like you to be my date.”

She pulled her hand out of his grasp. “An occasion like that would require a formal gown. But I can’t afford one right now.”

His mouth curved into a sexy lopsided smile. “You’re so freaking sweet. Don’t worry, it’s my treat.”

“I can’t let you do that.”

“Why not? You wouldn’t even need an evening gown if it weren’t for me.” He pulled her hand to his mouth and kissed the inside of her wrist, making her pulse rage. “Say yes. Say you’ll go with me.”

The thought of being seen in public with him, schmoozing with the who’s who of Hollywood, had her practically shaking in her sandals. But this was part of being with someone like Nic, wasn’t it?

“Think of it as an investment in your career. You’ll get to meet a lot of potential clients.”

He was right. But even more than that, he really seemed to want her to go with him. “I’ll go. And I’ll let you buy me a dress, but that’s it.”

Before she’d even finished speaking, Nic bounded out of his chair and scooped her up in his arms. As she laughed, he twirled her around, grinning from ear to ear.

When he set her down on the counter, their gazes locked. The dancing lights in his eyes and the tiny laugh lines that surrounded them mesmerized her. He looked happy, really happy. Who would believe someone like him

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