Temporary Boss...Forever Husband by Stacy Connelly

Author:Stacy Connelly
Language: eng
Format: mobi, epub
Publisher: Harlequin
Published: 2011-11-03T23:00:00+00:00

“I’m looking forward to our meeting next week,” Zach told James Collins. He’d counted on a chance to talk to the other man after the failure of his last two attempts, but his gaze kept wandering back to Allison.

He’d seen something in her eyes earlier, something soft and dangerous. She’d acted like he was some kind of hero when he was only doing his job. And okay, so maybe Sylvie wasn’t his typical client, but he hadn’t totally gone out of his way to help her. Not really. Not like Allison made it seem.

She hid it well, but a slight frown pulled at her eyebrows, her expressive green eyes troubled by whatever subtle, or not so subtle, dig Riana made, and Zach caught himself leaning in that direction. Ready to rush to Allison’s aid even though he didn’t know what he was so worried about. The night of the benefit, hadn’t Allison already proved she could hold her own with Riana Collins? More importantly, he trusted her to hold her own.

Make Collins feel like Knox is the right choice.

He still didn’t think he needed to wrap the presentation in hearts and flowers, but if he trusted Allison to handle Riana, maybe he should consider what she’d suggested.

As James Collins moved on to take a photo with the lead architect, Zach had his chance to ingratiate himself in with the mayor and councilmen Riana had introduced him to. But as with all dealings with Riana, serious strings were attached. If he didn’t dance to her tune like the marionette she wanted, she’d cut ties in an instant. He preferred to make his own contacts like he always had.

After saying his farewells, Zach walked back over to Allison. She was dressed for the outdoor meeting in a button-down camel-colored shirt, a denim skirt and calf length boots. Her hair shimmered in the sunlight, catching the warm rays, and Zach fisted his hands in his pockets, denying the urge to bury his fingers in the honeyed strands. She’d used some kind of shiny lip gloss that reminded him of the strawberry they’d shared the night of the benefit. He hadn’t been able to get the scent or the flavor or Allison out of his mind since.

“You okay?” he asked, keeping his voice low to avoid being overheard.

“Why wouldn’t I be?” The slightly facetious tone told Zach Riana had struck a nerve, but Allison wasn’t going to fill him in.

“I guess it was that whole method acting thing. I wanted to make sure my pretend girlfriend isn’t the jealous type.”

Allison gave a sound of disbelief. “Jealous, ha! I trust my pretend boyfriend completely. We have a strong pretend relationship. One built on honesty and respect.”

Even though she hadn’t lost her teasing smile, and Zach hadn’t stopped staring at the dimple it revealed, he caught a hint of longing underscoring her words, reminding him of what little she’d told him of her ex. Kevin, with the wandering eyes and wandering hands. “That’s what you deserve, Allie.

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