Prelude and Promises by Barbara Baldwin

Author:Barbara Baldwin
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: opposites attract, adult contemporary romance set on a small island, choosing between responsibility and love, famous pianist fall in love with ethical assistant, making choices before a deadline, sonatas and symphony
Publisher: BWL Publishing Inc.

Chapter 10

They danced for hours. The DJ did a credible job of switching the music between fast and slow, current and past tunes. She didn’t always partner with Jake for he was in high demand. She enjoyed watching him when she sat on the sidelines, for he bestowed his smile on young and old alike. At the end of a dance with the tiny flower girl, she saw him signal the DJ as he came back to where she sat.

The music started, slow and bluesy and he pulled her into his arms. She curled against him as he nuzzled her hair. If the world ended tomorrow, she thought, she would be content.

“I want to take you to the cottage, spread a blanket on the sand, and make love to you,” he whispered in her ear. She felt his erection pressing into her middle, but heard reluctance in his voice.

“But?” she questioned.

“I have to leave,” he said as he rubbed a hand down her back to her waist.

She tilted back to see his face. So much for contentment. She thought for sure this would be the night…she had so hoped it would be the night.

He looked as forlorn as she felt. “Since it’s the Sheriff’s daughter’s wedding, he can’t leave. He asked me and a few others to help patrol down at the West Bay.”

“For the rock concert?” Her question drew a reluctant smile.

“Well, you’re up on the current doings.”

“It’s a small island.” She threw his words back at him.

“You can stay. I’ll catch a ride with one of the guys and you can take the Jeep back.”

She shook her head. “I’m ready if you are.” There would be no sense staying if he wasn’t there.

They said good bye to the bride and groom and walked through the darkness to his Jeep. In minutes, they were back at the B&B and she reluctantly let him pull her up the steps.

He turned to face her. His kiss was gentle, which was probably for the best. If he had given her any choice, she would have dragged him upstairs to her room.

“I want you,” he whispered raggedly. “More than you know.”

She doubted he could want any more than she did.

“Do what you need to do. We have all the time in the world.” The words tasted bitter on her tongue because she knew that time was running out.

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