Deadline by Judy McDonough

Author:Judy McDonough
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Judy McDonough

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On the way home, Cade sat quietly. She ached to hear his thoughts. Unable to stand it anymore, she finally broke the silence. "Your friends are a trip to be around."

He smiled with a reminiscent look. "Yeah, we've all known each other since we were little kids. Our parents used to get together all the time and have big parties, so we were always close. They're like brothers to me. Especially Ty. He and I have been through a lot together. A lot."

That may partially give reason to the matching scar. She would have to ask about that soon. But not now.

"How many siblings do you have?"

"I have four sisters. One older and three younger."

Jealousy nibbled at Caroline. "That's awesome. That explains a lot then."

"Explains a lot about what?"

"Well, why you are so good about understanding the needs of women."

He let out a bellowing laugh. "Yeah, right. I don't think any man on the planet has that one conquered yet. Thanks for the vote of confidence, though."

"Not just the physical needs, you perv, but the other needs as well. The need for comfort and compassion, and listening. You know, the mental and emotional needs that women have. Most men are only worried about catering to the physical needs. It also explains your protectiveness toward women."

"Thank you."

"Why are you thanking me? I didn't do anything but embarrass you, tick you off, and make a fool of myself today."

"No, love, you didn't tick me off. I'm thanking you for noticing that I'm not only interested in you physically. Don't get me wrong, I am very much interested in you physically, but it's more than that. I care about you. A lot." He sighed, and his grip on the steering wheel tightened. "I just can't stand the thought of a man, even if he is your fiancé, forcing himself on you or getting angry with you for not wanting to have sex with him. It infuriates me."

She needed to change the subject. "I can't believe I said some of the things I said. I'm so embarrassed."

"Why? I don't think you said anything too bad. If anything, you made yourself look even better, if that's possible."

"Are you kidding me? I blurted out details of my lack of a sex life to three, well, four guys I hardly know. That's humiliating. Not to mention the garish confession of my uncontrollable feelings when I'm around you. No more daiquiris for me. I'm cutting myself off completely."

He laughed, clearly entertained by the memory of it all. "I quite enjoyed your talkative nature. It's definitely a side of you I hadn't seen before. What can I do to make you feel better about it?"

"Hmmm...you can answer a question for me."

"Okay. What's your question?"

"I know you said you don't kiss and tell, but it would make me feel a lot better if I knew just how experienced you are."

She didn't look at his face, but couldn't resist a peek from her peripheral vision. His smug expression didn't give her much comfort.

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