Sheltered by the Millionaire

Author:Catherine Mann [Mann, Catherine]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Harlequin
Published: 2014-09-30T16:00:00+00:00

Seven

After Whit’s suggestive comment, dinner had passed in a blur of anticipation as she waited for this moment. To be in Whit’s sports car heading to his house. To be alone. Together.

A part of her knew she’d done a grave disservice to the fine cuisine, but she could only think of the promise in Whit’s eyes. Now they were finally at his house for after-dinner drinks and whatever else came next.

The garage door slid closed behind them, sealing them inside one of the four bays, where they were surrounded by other signs of his luxurious lifestyle. She’d seen the truck, but there was also a boat. A motorcycle. She gulped back a nervous shiver and concentrated on the man in the seat next to her instead. He was about more than expensive toys and an extravagant lifestyle. Whit was real. This was real. She was going to act on her feelings for this man. The attraction that had been simmering between them for days—weeks, years—would finally be fulfilled. She’d ached for him, dreamed of him.

Shifting in her seat, she smoothed her fingers over the red silk hem where it had ridden up one knee just a little. She’d dressed with care, wanting to be noticed. Yet the silk fabric had teased her too, clinging and skimming along her skin every time she moved.

Whit turned to her, the leather seat creaking. Her temperature spiked and heart pounded. She met his gaze and knew what was coming. She’d been waiting all evening....

He sketched his mouth over hers lightly. Once. Twice. Nipping her bottom lip and launching a fresh shower of sparks through her veins.

Then he eased back and looked into her eyes. “Going inside doesn’t commit to anything more than you want.”

She angled her head to the side and lifted an eyebrow. “Really? Are you going to kiss and bolt again?”

“Not a chance.” He tucked his hand behind her head, his fingers massaging a sensual promise into her scalp. “I just want you to know I care about you.”

The simple words were filled with layers of meaning she wasn’t ready to delve into just now. Still, she held them close, savoring the heady warmth of being cared about by this handsome, magnetic man.

“I want to see the inside of your house.” She stroked his face with one hand and reached for her door handle with the other. “So let’s go.”

“Yes, ma’am.” He scooped up his Stetson. “I’m happy to oblige.”

As she stepped out of the low-slung sports car, Whit was already holding the door open for her like the perfect gentleman he’d been all evening. His palm low on her back, he guided her past his Porsche and truck toward the door. The warmth of his hand seared through her silky dress. The silence wrapped around her as they climbed the three stairs into his house.

And holy cow, what a house.

Mansion would be a more appropriate word. She slipped off her heels and padded barefoot down the corridor leading to the main foyer.

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