Ethan (California Dreamy) by Kelley Rian

Author:Kelley, Rian [Kelley, Rian]
Language: eng
Format: epub, mobi
Publisher: Rushing Wind
Published: 2013-07-29T21:00:00+00:00

Chapter Eleven

Shae studied the wine list. She wanted to make it good—soon there would be none of this for her for a while. And not just during her pregnancy, she planned to nurse and to give up anything that was even suspected to cause harm to an unborn fetus or infant. She’d done her reading and so far the only thing she’d miss was her morning coffee. A small sacrifice.

“I’ll have the Pinot Grigio—Napa Valley,” she told the hovering waiter. A taste of home. A reminder of her intentions. And she needed it.

Ethan cleaned up well. He wore a dark green, button-up shirt that brought out the color of his eyes and was opened at the throat so that a swirl of chest hair was visible. It was clearly tailored to fit the breadth of his shoulders and contain but not hide the obvious strength of his body. He paired it with black slacks, belted at his trim waist, and wore a pair of leather top-siders—a reflection of his love for the water.

He caught her looking and smiled at her.

“Like what you see?” He arched an eyebrow and his smile deepened, exposing just about every one of his perfect teeth. He was quite pleased with himself and maybe the most relaxed she’d ever seen him, off the water. And then he returned the favor, allowing his eyes to move over her from the top of her head and the casual arrangement of her hair in its up-do, to the creamy slope of her neck, where heat ignited in his gaze. When he got to her shoulders, bared by the spaghetti straps of the dress, his gaze became a physical touch, his smile faded as passion intensified.

“I think the appreciation is mutual,” she said, her voice thick with the need he stirred in

her.

He nodded but had to clear his throat before he spoke again.

“Not into beer?”

And Shae had to clear her mind before she understood what he meant. He’d ordered a dark on tap and had encouraged her to do the same. He was changing the subject, retreating to safer ground. She pointed that out.

“Would you rather I take you here on the table?” he challenged.

“I’d take you anywhere,” she returned, knowing it would push at his control. She watched a muscle twitch beside his left eye and his fingers clench over that washboard stomach.

“Don’t do that, Shae.” His voice was low, deep, lethal. “I want us to have this meal. To talk. There’s more I want to know about you.”

Shae studied the flush of his cheeks, the intent in his eyes, and gave in.

“Like what?”

“How about family?” he suggested. “You’re close?”

Shae nodded. “I have more in common with my sister, Kara. I guess we’re the artists in the family. She plays classic piano and attended Julliard.”

“Impressive.”

“Definitely. My brother’s a bit of a lone wolf.” She thought about that for a moment. Jude was the oldest of the siblings, and always the most responsible. He’d believed in Shae and even sent her a little cash every month when she was still finding her place in Hollywood.

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