Devlin Dynasty 2: Fall Fury by Jaci Burton

Author:Jaci Burton [Burton, Jaci]
Format: epub, pdf
Published: 2010-02-13T07:17:02+00:00

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Jaci Burton

“Knock it off, Kait,” Shannon warned.

“Would take one helluva man, wouldn’t it?” Max winked at Kaitlyn, and she laughed.

“How did the meeting go with Aidan?” Shannon asked, hoping to turn the conversation away from them teasing her.

“Fine. The marketing and PR angles merge perfectly, and I suggested a few things to Aidan and Melissa about taking their marketing to a national and international level. We’ve got a good start.”

“Good. I’ve got the announcements and community specials set up to go out to all the newspapers this week, plus the regional print publications.”

“We’re set then. So, what time are you two cutting out of here?”

“I’m finished for the day,” Kaitlyn said. “As a matter of fact, I’m outta here. Promised Mom I’d do a little shopping with her today. She’s got some ideas about revamping the kitchens at the original Rising Storm, so I’m off.”

Shannon knew damn well that Kaitlyn didn’t have to rush off. Once again, her manipulative little sister was trying to give her and Max some alone time. As if they needed it. “See ya, Kait.”

“Bye Kaitlyn. Say hello to your mother for me,” Max said.

“Will do.”

After Kaitlyn left, Max turned to her. “Got any plans for tonight?”

“No,” she replied, then cringed. What if he asked her to go out with him? Why didn’t she say she was busy? Idiot. This is what happened when she didn’t engage her brain before her mouth opened.

“I have a line on a house, and wanted someone who lived here to come with me. If you’re available, I’d love it if you would come with me to take a look.”

“A house?”

“Yeah, you know. Frame structure, some rooms inside, walls, that sort of thing.”

She rolled her eyes. “I know what a house is. Why are you renting one?”

“I’m not. I’m going to buy one.”

Her headache began to thrum incessantly. “Buy one? Here?”

“Yeah.”

“Why?’

“Because I’m moving here.”

There was no way he’d said what she thought she heard. Fighting the rising panic, she tried for calm. “You’re what?”

“I’m moving to New Orleans. Permanently.”

“No you’re not.”

His lips curled in a smile. “Yes, I am. Do you have a problem with that?”

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Fall Fury

Hell yeah, she had a problem with it. She stood and paced behind her desk, trying to fathom what that would mean. Max, here in New Orleans, permanently. Oh no, that wouldn’t do at all. Much easier to fuck him and forget him if she were actually allowed the opportunity to forget him. Domiciled a thousand or so miles away was a perfect way to get a man out of your thoughts. Out of sight, out of mind, right?

“Why do you want to move here?”

“My family wants to expand the Devlin business ventures nationwide. I’m taking care of the south, and figured New Orleans was as good a place as any to set up shop.”

“I’ve heard Georgia’s really nice,” she suggested, hoping he’d grab the hint. He arched a brow. “You’re not in Georgia.”

“No, of course I’m not. I’m right…what do you mean?”

“It means you’re one of the reasons I’m staying.

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