One Knight in Brooklyn (A 1 Night Stand Story) by Major Casea

Author:Major, Casea [Major, Casea]
Language: eng
Format: epub, mobi
Tags: A 1 Night Stand Story
Publisher: Decadent Publishing Company
Published: 2011-10-04T22:00:00+00:00

Chapter Four

When they galloped through the gate, the portcullis closed, and Robert dismounted.

He swept Mare up in his arms for at least the fourth time that day. Then he carried her up the stairs. “Thank God, we made it. Where’s your room?”

“On the fourth floor.”

“Naturally.”

“I can walk.”

“No way, Dallas. This is a matter of personal pride now.”

Robert carried her to the door, and she opened it. He flung her onto the bed and collapsed next to her. “What a fucking day, huh?”

“No kidding. I feel like I’ve lived a lifetime.”

He lifted his head off the mattress. “We need to get something for your ankle. I’ll be right back.” He slipped out the door.

She staggered over to the armoire and found a nightgown. She stripped off the ruined, dusty dress and washed with water from the basin on the dresser.

When she turned around, a tray of wine, assorted cheese, and bread sat on the table next to the bed. She shook her head as she scanned the empty room and decided to go with it. I’m starving.

She sipped her drink and enjoyed the savory cheese spread over herbed bread. The flavor of the food exploded in her mouth and appreciation for the meal filled her.

Robert burst in, carrying an armful of first aid supplies, and dumped them on the bed. Drinking a mug of spiced wine, she sat propped up with pillows and admired his physique. The bulk of his shoulders bunched and flexed under his tunic as he worked to organize the pile of items at her feet.

He glanced up and caught her gaze. His eyes narrowed. “What?” Then he spied her cup. “Hey, where’d you get food?”

“Room service.”

He shot her a perturbed look.

She couldn’t draw her gaze from him. “I know. I was surprised myself.”

He leaned over the tray of food, raised his brow, and took a bite of cheese. He followed it with a gulp of wine. “I guess we won’t be needing to split my protein bar.”

She laughed. He’d planned to share the only food he had with her. What a sweetheart.

He grabbed an instant cold pack and shook it to activate the chemicals, then fixed it to her ankle with athletic tape. “Told you I had ice.”

Her heart fluttered at the sight of his arrogant smile, and she smiled in return. “Thank you, Robert…for everything. I’m sorry I’ve been less than kind today. You’ve been a dream. You rescued me, treated my injuries, and put up with my crap with relative good humor. Maybe you did those things just so you could get laid, but I can’t think of anyone I would’ve rather spent today with than you.”

He chuckled and brushed her cheek. “Dallas, I’m looking forward to our night together, but no lay is worth what I went through today. I did it because I care.”

She covered his hand with hers. "I know you do."

After their meal, they lounged together on the bed. She stroked his hand. The knuckles were inflamed and bruised. “You were in a fight?”

“I was delayed when I heard your scream.

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