Emma by Angie Wilder

Author:Angie Wilder [Wilder, Angie]
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 9781701287846
Publisher: Kiss Me Publishing Inc
Published: 2019-11-11T16:00:00+00:00

11

Emma grasped her lapels, clutched her coat closed, and hurried between houses on her way to dinner. Earlier, Evan had texted her a strange request. He’d asked her to arrive ten minutes behind her parents. Emma’s tardy appearance ran closer to fifteen minutes late because of her mad-dash wardrobe change. Once again, she’d grappled with what to wear. Her momma had on a red-and-white snowflake sweater fancied up with rhinestone earrings, and her daddy had put on charcoal chinos and a gray long-sleeved polo for an evening at the Heartley’s. So it was Saturday night dressy in the neighborhood for the release of Kaley’s new tasting menu. Emma figured that her silky emerald blouse and the high heels with the delicate ankle straps were winners, but she struggled between the more casual skinny jeans and the sexy short black skirt. It was frigid outside, but her legs were her best asset… They were half-frozen when she stepped onto the Heartley’s porch where Evan waited. Waited?

She was weak. She’d dressed for Evan and the way he looked at her—he knew it!

His gaze lingered below the hem of her thigh-length coat ever so briefly. Now, as they stood face to face, his slow grin spoke volumes.

Her whole life she’d done her best to get on Evan’s radar while keeping her desire hidden. If anything was ever going to happen between them, he’d have to make the first move. She’d blown it this morning when she’d gone drunk on him in his arms. She’d lost her mind. Because for a moment she’d thought…maybe she should go for it.

Evan’s hand moved around her back, and he whispered, “Hey, Em.” The words danced over her neck as he led them toward the door.

“Sorry I’m late. What—”

He placed a finger to his lips, a signal to lower her voice.

“What’s going on?” she whispered.

“I’d like a minute with you alone.” He drawled the last word.

Emma had goose bumps everywhere. They had nothing to do with the chilly weather and everything to do with Evan.

Without a sound, he opened the door, and they stepped into the candlelit entryway. The area had a cozy ambiance. Soft light danced from hurricane lanterns and twinkled from the garland that looped down the staircase railing. She could identify voices and laughter coming from the direction of the kitchen at the back of the house.

Evan moved behind her, slipped her coat from her shoulders, and hung it in the closet.

Her belly fluttered with anticipation for whatever he planned to say. She could feel his energy. It was both scary and desirable, which made little sense.

He moved from the closet to face her. Then he glanced at the ceiling. Evan took a step back and another until he stood in the center of the room.

She mouthed his name in question. It was as if he were getting into position for something, but what? Her mind scrambled for clues.

Evan had dressed extra handsome tonight. His indigo button-up shirt matched the color of his eyes, and the lovely material wrapped over the contours of his athletic build in all the desirable ways.

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