Edge of the Heat (Westwood Harbor Corruption) by Ladew Lisa

Author:Ladew, Lisa [Ladew, Lisa]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2014-01-09T05:00:00+00:00

The ride back to Emma's house was full of giggles and silliness. All Emma could think about was how much she liked this man. How good he was to her. What a kind person he was. She pushed all thoughts of the vision away for now. She was enjoying herself so much she didn't want to think of it.

After they got changed and cleaned up at her house, they headed out to her favorite dinner restaurant, Sicilian's.

Emma had her usual, the double spaghetti with the large meatball, and Craig had shrimp scampi. After dinner they danced, alone on the dance floor to jukebox music. Emma relished the feel of Craig's body against hers. He danced with grace and ease, his hands engulfing hers. Had she found a perfect man?

***

Craig drove her home. She was silent for most of the drive, wondering if she should invite him in. She hadn't had sex in 7 years. 7 years! Was it really that long? What happened to her life? How did she end up this boring workaholic who hadn't been touched by a man in almost a decade?

Craig was silent also. He seemed at ease, but Emma wondered if he was also thinking about where tonight could go. She snuck a sidelong glance it him. He looked good, he smelled good, he acted good. I wonder how he is in bed? Is he a good guy in bed too? Or does he get a little wild? Wild I bet. He's definitely a gentleman, but he's also all man. Emma's cheeks colored at her thoughts. She'd only had sex with 2 men in her whole life. Norman, and her boyfriend in the Army. She'd been too scared in high school - too scared that she would get pregnant and ruin her chances of creating a good life for herself. Too scared that she wouldn't be able to escape the poverty and misery of the foster care system.

At Emma's house, Craig got out to open Emma's door, but she was already standing. She waited for him and smiled up into his handsome face. He put an arm around her and walked her to her door.

On the doorstep he faced her. "I had a wonderful time today Emma, I sure would like to see you again."

Before Emma could respond, he leaned in, pressing his lips softly to hers in that gentle way he was so good at. Her eyes closed automatically. His masculine smell teased her, pushing her over an edge. Emma's entire being ached for more, more, more.

But no, he broke contact with her lips and pulled away, smiling at her. "I'll call you tomorrow." He turned and walked down the steps to his truck.

Emma watched him get in his truck and lift a hand to her. She managed to wave back, screaming inside her head "Stay! Stay with me!" but she never said it out loud. She couldn't bring herself to.

Emma entered her house and crumpled onto the couch, hugging herself. She ached for him for just a minute, but pushed the feeling aside.

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