Love in San Francisco Unconditionally by Janice Sims Shirley Hailstock

Author:Janice Sims, Shirley Hailstock
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2019-03-04T16:00:00+00:00

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An hour later, Ellie glanced at the clock on the side of the desk. It was after two. Just one more email, she thought, and then she’d go to bed. The crystals on her dress either clunked against the desk or the computer with each letter she typed.

It would only take a moment. She didn’t have to work in the morning, and she wouldn’t meet with Katherine Thorn until Tuesday, giving her plenty of time to have all the papers ready for their quarterly meeting.

She hit Send at the same time a soft tap came on her door. Glancing at the clock again, she wondered who that could be. Then she figured it was Darlene. Her assistant was fastidious and always prepared.

Ellie slid out of her chair and, holding the train of her gown, walked barefoot to the door. Recoiling at the distorted image she saw through the peephole, she took in a ragged breath.

What did he want?

She hesitated so long he knocked again. Ellie took in a long breath and opened the door a foot or so, wide enough for her to look out.

He still wore his tux, but his bow tie hung around his neck like twin silhouettes of Aphrodite. If anything, he was even sexier looking than he had been when he was fresh and pressed.

“Mr. Thorn,” she said. “What are you doing here at this hour?” She added the last as a reprimand. Of all the Thorns, he was the last one she wanted to see.

“You refer to all the rest of my family by their first names. I’m sure you can manage Blake,” he said.

“Well, Blake. Why are you here?”

“You didn’t eat before the dance, and you had nothing afterward. I thought you might be hungry.” He lifted the covered tray he was holding.

Ellie felt pleasure seep through her. It was rare for anyone to think of her needs.

“That was very nice of you,” she said. “And I appreciate your thoughtfulness, but...” She pulled the door farther inward, opening it wide enough for Blake to take in the suite’s living room, from threshold to windows.

The room service table, along with a crumpled napkin and the remains of her meal, stood like a sentinel awaiting redemption.

“Oh,” he said.

Ellie laughed, relaxing from the surprise of his presence and the look on his face.

“I didn’t know,” he said.

“I know. And thank you.”

“What should I do with this?” Again he lifted the tray.

“Why don’t you bring it in? We can at least drink whatever you have there.”

Blake passed her close enough for her to feel his body heat. Setting the tray on the coffee table, he removed the large napkin covering her food.

“Coffee or tea?” he asked.

“Tea.”

“Iced or hot?” His voice sounded like that of a waiter.

“Iced,” she said, again surprised that he’d covered all the options.

Taking a seat, he added ice to one of the empty glasses and poured the cold liquid into it. The ice crackled, making the only sound in the room.

Ellie sank down into the sofa, accepting the tall glass and drinking.

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