One Tough Cowboy by Lora Leigh

Author:Lora Leigh
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: St. Martin's Press

chapter twelve

At exactly twelve forty-five Samantha swung open the station door, hiding her trepidation behind a stoic expression, and gathered every ounce of self-confidence she had. The station was only marginally cooler than outside and just as humid. Big metal fans blew dust around the small, dim area. A coffee pot sat half-full on an old metal cart huddled in the corner. Apparently Shane Warren made the best coffee, and he always kept it fresh when he wasn’t on patrol. If for no other reason, Samantha thought, her transfer was worth that coffee. Shane smiled cautiously up at her from behind the large metal desk facing the doors. It was as neat and orderly as Officer Warren himself.

“Hey, Samantha.” He grinned. “Uh, Sheriff’s in his office. Go on in.”

Samantha grinned back. “Okay, thanks.”

He blushed a little, his blond brows pulled together over those curious pale blue eyes of his. “I think he’s expecting you. He said to just send you back. I’d still knock first if I were you.”

“Thanks, Shane,” she said without glancing back at him.

“Samantha, I don’t reckon it’s anything to worry about. I can’t imagine he’d be pissed at you for anything,” Shane called out. “But Sheriff seemed to be in a pretty ugly mood.”

“That’s okay.” I’m sure he is. Samantha sighed.

She stood at Hunter’s office door for a moment, gathering inner strength. She didn’t knock; she just turned the knob and sauntered into the office, shutting the door behind her.

Hunter looked up at Samantha standing there, her hands on her hips. She hoped her face conveyed the determination she felt inside.

“Uh, I’ll call ya back. Yeah, uh-huh. Bye.” He hung up and stared at her.

He opened his mouth to say something, but she held a hand up and stopped him. “I’m sorry. I was out of line this morning.”

Hunter nodded, the corner of his mouth lifting. “Me too.”

That crooked smile of his sent her mind straight into the gutter. Why did every cell in her body want to merge with his so badly? “That being said, I’ve thought about it and agree that transferring to this department might be a good move for me.”

His eyes narrowed slightly and his head tilted. “Why do I feel like there’s something about this I’m not gonna like?”

“No, I don’t imagine you will. I don’t like it either. However, you know we have to end this thing between us.” She frowned at him. Frustration and arousal were making her snippy.

“If you want to end this thing, then you’re gonna have to stop coming into my office with plump nipples all firm and ripe, ready to be sucked.” Her scowl only prompted a grin from him. “Hey, you could try those padded bras. They may work.” She crossed her arms over her breasts. “Don’t know what you’re gonna do about the blush that creeps up your throat and the way your eyes get darker when you’re turned on.” Even his laugh was sultry.

“Hunter, if I’m gonna work under you…” He lifted his brows at her choice of words.

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