Second Chance at the Sugar Shack by Candis Terry

Author:Candis Terry
Language: eng
Format: mobi, epub
Publisher: HarperCollins US
Published: 2011-07-01T05:00:00+00:00

CHAPTER TEN

The following morning, Matt stood at the kitchen window looking out over the lake. The cup of coffee in his hand had grown cold while he berated himself for giving in to the urge to stop at the Shack last night where he’d proceeded to kiss Kate. God. Why did he continue to torture himself? Hadn’t he learned his lesson? When it came to Kate, obviously not.

To make matters worse, he’d enjoyed himself. Over coffee and her mouthwatering cupcakes they’d laughed about old times. They’d talked more about her career and he’d gained a better understanding of what she actually did to be paid such a high salary. He’d been impressed, even proud of her. But the conversation they’d had did nothing to disprove she was anything more than a temporary fixture in Deer Lick. She loved what she did. And once she finished up here, she would leave. She made it clear that this town couldn’t hold her. What made him think he could? He hadn’t been enough for her then. Why would he be enough for her now?

Little had changed. He was still the same man. A little more mature. A little rough around the edges. But he still had the same soul. He still had his pride. And as much as he wanted the woman who’d set his soul on fire years ago, he would never let her strip him of his pride. At least, never again.

He sipped the cold java and frowned. He’d best take his own advice and stay away from her. He’d set his life in motion. He wouldn’t allow anything or anyone to stand in his way.

Prepared to take action on getting back on track, he strolled into the kitchen, dumped the coffee in the sink, and poured himself a fresh cup. Then he sat down with his To Do list and picked up the phone. He punched in the numbers to call Emma Hart and ask her out for a date. He’d take her someplace special. Someplace dark and romantic. Someplace where he wouldn’t be tempted to think of Kate. Or her soft mouth. Or how much he wanted her. Body, heart, and soul.

Kate sighed with relief as she locked the back door to the bakery and headed toward her mother’s car. Matt had not made an appearance for his tuna sub today. Apparently the gods had been listening last night when she’d prayed herself to sleep. She had no control when it came to that man. He was like an inviting tropical pool on a hot summer day. And she’d be smart to remember her lack of swimming skills.

She opened the car door and the pup jumped in. Or he attempted to. His back legs just weren’t long enough or strong enough to complete the process. With a chuckle, she picked up his hindquarters and gave him a little help. As she started the engine, he sat beside her on the bench seat, his pink tongue lolling happily from between his tiny teeth.

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