Judging Sara by Cynthia Rutledge

Author:Cynthia Rutledge
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Harlequin
Published: 2001-12-15T00:00:00+00:00

Chapter Eleven

Sara rose early the next morning, her conversation with Crow still on her mind. The fact she’d just learned his real name only underscored how little she knew about the man.

Today she’d remedy that oversight. He’d asked for the day off. She’d decided to spend it with him.

It could be a battle, but Sara had come prepared. She’d left her hair down in loose waves and worn the black stretch tube dress that he’d admired soon after he started working for her. Even her makeup had gotten extra attention this morning. Though she’d never been really big on resorting to feminine wiles, Crow was a tough opponent, and difficult times called for sacrifices.

Like being up and ready to go at 6:00 a.m.

Sara knew from past experience that Crow didn’t usually leave the house before seven, but she wasn’t taking any chances.

The coffeepot beeped and Sara forced herself from her chair. Hopefully the extrastrong brew would jump-start her morning. She poured herself a mugful, added a couple of sugar cubes and returned to the table to read the paper.

By the time Crow sauntered into the kitchen, looking incredibly handsome in a pair of black running pants and a T-shirt, Sara had drank three cups and was finally wide awake.

He stopped in the doorway. His gaze shifted to the clock. “What’s the matter?”

“Nothing.” Sara took a deep breath. She’d decided to use the direct approach. “I thought we’d spend the day together.” Sara took a sip of coffee and peered at him over the rim of her cup. “Won’t that be fun?”

“It could be, but it’s not going to happen.” Crow took the seat at the table opposite her. “My day’s booked solid. I’ve got a bunch of errands—”

“Perfect,” Sara interrupted. “I love to run errands. I can keep you company.”

“Why?” he asked bluntly.

“Because I want to spend time with you.”

“We’re together all the time.” He looked at her as if she’d gone utterly mad. “I’m your bodyguard. My job is to be with you. Remember?”

“Oh, that—” Sara waved a dismissive hand “—that doesn’t count. That’s work.”

“And what will this be?”

From his stony expression, Sara had to admit that her plan was off to a rocky start. Impulsively she reached across the table and grabbed his hand. Surprisingly he didn’t pull away.

Emboldened, she rubbed her fingers lightly across the top of his hand. “It’ll be fun. C’mon, Crow. Be my friend. Let me come along. Please.”

He stared for a long moment. Finally, just when she’d about given up hope, his expression softened. “Okay, you can come. But it’ll be boring, not fun. Don’t say I didn’t warn you.”

“It’ll be great.” Sara flashed him her brightest smile. “Just you wait and see.”

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