Nic by Jordan Summers

Author:Jordan Summers [Summers, Jordan]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Amazon: B00KKZHQ20
Publisher: Smallbites Online Learning, Inc.
Published: 2014-05-26T04:00:00+00:00

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Mindy’s hands shook as she passed the knife to Nic. “You want to do the honors?” She hated that she was so nervous.

He didn’t hesitate. Nic took the butcher knife and quickly carved the roast. He lifted a couple of slices and placed them on her plate.

“Thank you,” she said.

Mindy was still having a hard time believing that he was really in her house. She hadn’t expected to ever see him again, but she was grateful that she did. It proved that she hadn’t been wrong about their connection. There was something simmering between them. Something elusive, but tangible nonetheless.

Nic served himself, then waited for her to pass the vegetables. He didn’t take many. The roast covered much of his plate.

“Can we start over?” she asked. “I know that’s kind of a weird request, considering everything that’s transpired, but I’d really like to begin again.”

Nic looked up from his food and smiled. “I’d like that, too.”

Mindy grinned. “My name is Mindy MacDougal.” She held out her hand.

He took it gently. “Nic La Croix.” Heat simmered in his blue eyes, leaving her breathless.

“So, Nic,” she said, “tell me about yourself.”

Some of the heat faded and his expression became guarded.

Unease settled into Mindy’s stomach. “You aren’t married, are you?”

Nic shook his head, sending his shaggy, light brown hair bouncing. “No. I wouldn’t have... What I mean to say is, I wouldn’t have been at the bar alone if I were attached in any way. What about you?” he asked. “Do you have anyone special in your life?”

Mindy played with her fork. “No, not for a while now. There really hasn’t been time. What with school and all.” And looking after Izzy. She placed her fork on the plate and picked up her beer. Mindy took a sip. The drink burned down her throat. “So are you from around here?”

“No,” he said. “But I’ve been here for the past eleven years.”

“Almost makes you a local,” she said.

His eyes crinkled when he laughed.

Mindy loved the sound. It was deep, throaty, and infectious. From the creases next to his eyes, Nic looked like he laughed a lot. It made her want to say something funny just so she could hear him laugh again.

“You said you were a mechanic,” she added.

Nic nodded. “I work on the Fortier estate. They have a big garage there.” He watched her closely when he said the name.

Mindy wasn’t sure what he was looking for, but he must’ve been satisfied with what he saw because he seemed to relax. “I’m aware of the place, but only because I think Celina mentioned it before. You said Fortier, right?” she asked.

“Yes,” Nic said.

“Is the family any relation to the software mogul?”

“One and the same,” he said.

“Ah, good for you,” she said. “Thought the name sounded vaguely familiar. I don’t really keep up with high-society news.”

Nic took a deep swallow of his beer. “Has Celina ever been out to the estate?”

Mindy shrugged. “I don’t think so, but I honestly wouldn’t know.

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