Dating A Cougar: Book One of the Never Too Late Series by McDonald Donna

Author:McDonald, Donna [McDonald, Donna]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: General Fiction
Published: 2011-03-10T05:00:00+00:00

Chapter 13

As they pulled into her neighborhood, Casey saw that Alexa lived in a gated community with a live guard. She had yet another security gate on the area around her house, and told him she had an electronic door lock that only worked with the key inserted. All of which meant Alexa had not been kidding when she had described her home as a fortress.

“So exactly who are you keeping out with all this security?”

Alexa looked at him as she raised the garage door. “Is that criticism I hear in your tone? I thought as a military guy you would appreciate it.”

“I do,” Casey replied, “but—well, it seems like a lot, even for a well-known model turned lingerie designer.”

Alexa pulled the car into the attached garage and turned off the ignition while she pondered how to answer.

“For many years, I wanted to keep out the media people who just wanted to get a picture of the man I brought home for the night. Truth was I usually went home with my date when I was inclined, not the other way around. The only men who came to my home were Jenna’s father and Sydney. But I have always felt a need to protect my family from my public life.”

Alexa looked out into the dark garage. She was momentarily lost in thought, realizing how tame her life was now compared to even five years ago.

“I wasn’t always successful in keeping my private life private, but I tried. The security helped me feel like I was doing that.”

Casey reached over and took one of her hands in his. “It wasn’t a criticism, just a curiosity type of question.”

She smiled and shook her head. “Sorry I’m so glum.”

When Casey squeezed her hand in support, it turned her smile into a genuine one.

“I haven’t been asked anything about myself in a while. I don’t mean to be so defensive. My don’t-give-a-damn is honed from years of practice.”

“I know you’ve had a very different life than mine. I’m far too curious about you to not ask questions,” Casey warned, playing with her fingers. “I like you and want to get to know you.”

Alexa did laugh openly then. “Your mind is clouded by lust, Casey. We’ll see how you feel in the morning.”

Casey grinned at Alexa, hearing the unspoken fear in her voice. He had his own worries, but no doubts about being with her.

“Morning, huh? Are you already asking me to spend the night?”

Alexa smiled back. “Why? You fishing for an invitation already?”

“Hell yes,” Casey replied quickly. “But I need more than one night. I want to spend the weekend. I’m even wondering if I can talk you into taking the day off tomorrow.”

Alexa laughed with genuine amusement at that one.

“No man is that good in bed. I have a business to run. I work when I want to and need to. Men are fun, but they don’t distract me from my greater purpose. I’m a business owner as well as a woman.”

“Sounds like

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