False Impressions by Marianne Rice

Author:Marianne Rice [Rice, Marianne]
Language: eng
Format: epub, mobi
Publisher: Liquid Silver Books
Published: 2015-09-01T04:00:00+00:00

Chapter 10

The next few weeks flew by with Sam finishing the renovation in Cole’s bathroom and bedroom. Soon, he’d do a little naked renovation in his new bed. Between the frequent snowplowing, the demands of the apartment rentals, and entertaining Levi after preschool hours, Sam always had something to do and had little time to spend alone with Cole. Something else he’d like to renovate.

The animals on the farm needed constant care, and Cole had taken on a few more students as well as horse boarders. He spent countless hours drawing up new designs for the farm and researching more organic and profitable changes for the business.

Mother Nature dumped record amounts of snow on New England. It seemed like every other day there was just enough plowable snow to keep Sam busy during the day and too tired to play at night.

That didn’t mean he and Sam hadn’t seen each other. He would go over for dinner a few times a week and play games with Levi until he went to bed, and then he and Sam would cuddle on the couch talking. And kissing, or rather, making out. Lots and lots of making out. Never in his wildest imagination—and Cole had quite the imagination—would he believe he’d be content with a PG-13 relationship with a woman. Hell, forget the rating, it was the relationship piece that he couldn’t fathom. Until now.

They talked and talked. And talked. It was as if he opened the flood gates for her and she let it all roll out. She mentioned the fact that she didn’t have any close girlfriends and had enjoyed hanging out with Emma and Paige on occasion during the past month. And she also mentioned that she thought of him as a friend as well.

He hadn’t pressed her for anything more than a mating of tongues and lips, and he struggled with pressing her for more than she was giving. He knew if he pushed her too fast, she’d shut down and he’d lose her completely. Cole had never shown restraint as he had the past few weeks. His mama would be proud, not that he ever, ever would talk with her about something like this.

The gentleman act had been a cover for his guilt. Sam opened up to him and Cole didn’t have the courage to tell her about his past with the bottle. Not after learning it was an alcoholic that killed her husband and daughter. Sam would never look at him the same way if she found out the truth.

When she found out. Cole may have sex on the brain twenty-four/seven, but he wouldn’t deceive her. The guilt that weighed in his gut was what kept him from stripping Sam naked. Maybe it was a sign of maturity. Or stupidity. Cole had no freaking clue.

When he pulled away—because he was always the one to pull back—she’d have a look on her face like she wanted more. But when the high wore off, he’d bet his latest mare she would be relieved he didn’t take it any further.

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