Harlequin Special Edition September 2019, Box Set 2 of 2 by Stella Bagwell

Author:Stella Bagwell
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Harlequin
Published: 2019-02-15T00:00:00+00:00

CHAPTER ELEVEN

Most of Cassie’s alcohol-induced glow popped like a bubble when she hit the cold water of Gallant Lake. She’d watched Nick wade several yards offshore at the resort in knee-deep water. When she saw how close to shore they were at his place, she figured she’d be helpful—the level of her helpful ability probably inflated by cocktails—and bring the kayak in. It wasn’t as much the cold as it was that moment of terror as she kept going and wondered if she’d ever hit bottom that sobered her up in a hurry. By the time her feet hit bottom, she was soaked up to her breasts, the gold dress clinging to her and turning nearly transparent.

She followed Nick up the steps to the deck behind his cute little rental house. As soon as they were inside, he grabbed a blanket from the back of the sofa and wrapped it tightly around her.

“Hang on and I’ll get some towels.” He saw her head-to-toe shiver and frowned. “On second thought, maybe you should go take a hot shower to warm up. I’ve got a shirt you can put on after, and some sweats.”

She shook her head sharply. “I can shower at home.”

“I know that.” He took her shoulders and turned her toward the hall. “But you’re cold and wet now, and we’re not heading to your place right away because I am also cold and wet. Go on, and I’ll bring you dry things. I’ll shower in my room.” He gave her a light push toward the bathroom door, reaching in front of her to turn on the light.

And just like that, she was alone in the bathroom. She waited for him to return with dry clothes before peeling off her cold dress, then locked the door and stepped into the shower. The blast of hot water killed any remaining intoxication, but she still felt…something. To be here in his house, naked, even if it was behind a locked door, felt exciting. Which was silly. But she couldn’t deny what she felt. It was the same sensation she’d had on the mountain last weekend. It was desire. She moved the washcloth slowly over her skin, closing her eyes and pretending it was Nick’s hands she felt. And really… What harm was there in that? She’d been without male company for a long time now, and her own fingers could do only so much. She was ready for more. And maybe a little sexy time with a player like Nick West was the solution. He’d just bragged about how many women he’d been with after dark. Why couldn’t she be one of them? And then this itch would be scratched and maybe then they could be just friends.

She lost track of time as she let the hot steam seep into her skin. It was after midnight, but she felt wide awake. Maybe she could come up with a plan to keep Nick from taking her home tonight. Eventually she turned off the water and dried off.

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