Heat Me Up by Julie Kenner

Author:Julie Kenner [Kenner, Julie]
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 9781488080784
Publisher: Harlequin Special Releases
Published: 2001-11-23T05:00:00+00:00

CHAPTER 7

THE STORM had moved out by dawn, and all the guests seemed to have come out in celebration. By the time Tony had showered and shaved and trekked to the restaurant, all the tables by the pool were full except one. Fortunately, the empty one had an umbrella and a blind side, and he slid into the vacant seat, grateful for the shade and the out-of-the-way location.

Right now, all he wanted to do was sip coffee, let the island’s morning sounds drift over him, and think about Kyra. In his own cabana, he’d iced his back again, trying to repair some of the damage he’d done. He’d fallen asleep and dreamt of her. Now he wanted to sit outdoors and think about her some more. He could still smell her on his skin, still feel her kisses on his lips.

He had nothing at all planned for the day, and he intended to use every lazy hour to repeat—over and over until he was certain he wouldn’t forget even the slightest sigh, the most delicate moan—every moment spent with her last night. He needed those memories to sustain him for the rest of his vacation. Because no matter how much he wanted to feel the press of her body against his again, he’d come to the unwelcome conclusion that a repeat performance would be a mistake. A huge mistake.

If he’d been thinking clearly, he would have known better than to go to her in the first place. But he’d lost his head, had foolishly assumed that staying anonymous would somehow protect him. Now, though…

If he went back, he was sure to lose his heart. And, frankly, he wasn’t sure he could handle that.

She might not know who he was, but he damn sure knew her. Already the thought of walking away at the end of a week made his stomach churn. Better to end it now. A clean break. He’d stay away, she’d never find him, and they’d never have to part. Or, worse, she’d never find out the truth and turn away from him.

It was for the best, and he tossed back a slug of scalding-hot coffee, then closed his eyes and rubbed his temples, determined to focus only on last night…not the lonely nights to come.

“Do you mind sharing?”

Her voice.

When he opened his eyes, there she was, smiling down at him and looking just as beautiful as she had the night before. He tensed, fearing she would recognize him, then exhaled as he remembered he’d shed his disguise. Michael’s green eye and beard were gone. And Tony’s scar was right there for all the world to see.

He turned in his chair, keeping his good side toward her. “I’m sorry,” he said stupidly, realizing he hadn’t processed a word she’d said. “I’m—”

“Tony, right?” She pulled out a chair and sat down. “I’m glad I’m not the only one eating breakfast at noon.” She smiled. “I’m Kyra, by the way. We met yesterday.”

“Oh. Yeah. Right.”

“I’m not intruding, am I?”

“No, not at all.

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