For the Thrill of it All by Emily Mims

Author:Emily Mims
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: mystery thriller, cocky and brave, dare devil danger junkie is scared of love, impressive in every way except dealing with relationships, living and loving together is better than defying death alone, police swat officer and forensics team up to track a serial killer in san antonio texas, romantic suspense set in 1985, sky diving stock car racing rodeo riding thrill seeker, taking chances to prove he is alive, they join forces to hunt a monster
Publisher: Boroughs Publishing Group

Chapter Nine

Amanda tiredly climbed the stairs to her apartment and unlocked the front door. “Jack, are you here yet?” she called into the apartment.

“Sure am,” Jack answered from the kitchen. “Supper’s almost ready.”

“Good, I’m starved,” Amanda said as she followed her nose to the kitchen. Once there she moved easily into Jack’s outstretched arms.

Jack bent his head and kissed Amanda slowly and thoroughly. “You smell like a corpse,” he murmured as he ran his hands down her back and patted her bottom.

“How romantic!” Amanda teased. “I guess the mystery’s gone out of our relationship.”

Jack released her but kept one arm around her waist as he turned back to the stove. “Well, you know how it is,” he kidded, his eyes twinkling. “After two months I guess the romance goes out of any relationship.” He spooned up some spaghetti sauce. “Here, try this. Does it need more salt?”

Amanda tasted the steaming sauce cautiously. “No, it’s perfect. Have we really been together that long?”

Jack nodded and kissed her temple. “Two months today. Happy anniversary,” he said as he handed her a small box from his top pocket.

“Jack, you’re precious,” Amanda exclaimed as she tore the paper from the box. She opened it and found an elegant lady’s sport watch. “Jack, it’s beautiful. You really shouldn’t have.”

“Of course I should have,” Jack insisted. “Maybe this one will survive you dunking it in the sink.”

“I hope so,” Amanda responded, thinking of the watch she had recently ruined in the laboratory. She strapped the watch on, and Jack immediately grabbed her wrist and held it under the faucet. “Jack, you idiot, don’t do that!” she squealed. “You’re soaking it!”

“That’s the idea.” He held her wet wrist up to his ear. “It’s not ticking,” he announced solemnly.

“Of course it isn’t. It’s quartz,” Amanda informed him dryly. She held it out in front of her and together they watched the digits change. “It’s doing fine,” she said. She threw her arms around Jack’s neck. “You’re so good to me! Thanks.”

They hugged one another before Jack turned back to the stove. Since he pretty well had things under control, Amanda escaped to the bedroom to change her clothes and wash her face, thinking how nice it was to come home and find Jack there. She had given him a key about a month ago, and more often than not he beat her here and had supper well under way by the time she drove up. They would spend the evening together, and most of the time Jack brought fresh clothing to wear in the morning and stayed the night. Amanda thoroughly enjoyed the time Jack spent with her and missed him on the nights he didn’t see her.

Amanda stepped out of her skirt and pulled off her slip and pantyhose. She left them in the middle of the bed, knowing that Jack would tease her about it later. But she didn’t mind—she never minded his gentle teasing. It seemed to be a way for Jack to show affection, and it made her feel loved.

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