Over His Head by Carolyn McSparren

Author:Carolyn McSparren
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Harlequin
Published: 2006-01-15T00:00:00+00:00

CHAPTER SEVENTEEN

AS THEY WALKED UP the path, Nancy asked Tim, “What did you want to talk to me about?”

“Have you had a chance to find a stable where Angie can take some beginner lessons?”

She stopped. “I’m so sorry, Tim. I’ve just been swamped at the clinic. I haven’t had a chance.”

He ducked his head. “No, I’m sorry. That was stupid. I know you’re doing double-duty. But if you can give me some ideas, I can make the calls myself. I looked in the telephone book, but I have no way of knowing which stables would be better or even where they’re located.”

She sighed. “And I did promise. Okay. I’ll make you a list tonight and leave it inside your storm door tomorrow morning. I’ll ask Mac to talk to his daughter, Emma, to see if she has any ideas.”

“Thanks.”

Jason loped ahead. He kept a wary eye on his feet in case the snake should be waiting for him.

“Now, what’s Jason’s problem?”

“He’s agreed to play defense with the Maybree lacrosse team. They start practice three afternoons a week starting next week. Jason won’t be able to work more than two days week, and only from three to five, if you think it’s worth having him.”

“I do if he does. I’ll tell Rick. Actually, after the fuss he made about scrubbing cages, I’m surprised he’s not quitting entirely.”

“Fuss?” He stopped and took her arm. “He behaved badly?”

She disengaged her arm gently. “Just teenage bitching.” She walked on. “Big straightened him out. Says he’s fine with the animals. Just a little lazy.”

“Bitchy and lazy. The perfect employee.” Tim sounded disgusted.

“Hey, lighten up. He is coming back tomorrow afternoon, isn’t he?”

“I’ll swing by here, pick him up and drop him off at the clinic after my morning meeting.”

“Unless I run into an emergency, he can ride home with me at five.”

“I don’t like to impose.”

“Puh-leeze. I live across the street.”

“Wait.” They’d reached the line of old oak trees that surrounded Tim’s backyard. The westering sun left the yard in deep shadow, and under the trees it was twilight. “I enjoyed last night.” He grinned. “I really enjoyed this afternoon.”

She could feel the blush suffuse her entire body. Even in the shadows she’d be willing to bet Tim could see her change color. He could certainly see her nipples under her wet T-shirt. “Me, too.”

“Then why run away?”

“I didn’t. I was tired.”

“Bull. You ran. You’re running now.”

“I’m standing in one place.”

“Your body is in one place, but inside you’re halfway to your front porch.”

“How do you know?” He was starting to annoy her.

He took her face between his palms and kissed her gently.

Whoo, boy.

A moment later he dropped his hands to her waist and pulled her close. His hands slid down to cup her near his hips.

Without conscious thought she moved against him, pressing her hips to his erection. She slid her arms beneath his and around his waist to hold him tight.

All the while they kissed. Tongue answered tongue.

She wanted to open to him right there against an oak tree with one leg locked around his waist to hold him inside.

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