Territory Prequel by Susan A. Bliler

Author:Susan A. Bliler
Language: eng
Format: mobi
Tags: Romance, paranormal, Fiction
ISBN: 9781477694046
Publisher: Createspace
Published: 2012-06-19T00:00:00+00:00

Chapter 16

Chloe followed Dell down the hallway to a large sitting room where a fire burned brightly in a large stone hearth. Decorated with dark leather furniture and spaced over an ornate rug, the room felt warm even without the heat loaned from the fireplace. Dell led her to a closet. He pulled out a coat and a matching pair of snowsuit overalls then held them up to her body.

“I’d guess you and Cindy are about the same size.” He motioned with his chin to a closed door behind her. “Take these in the bathroom and put them on. I’ll go grab you some socks. What size shoe do you wear?”

With her arms full, she used her chin to tuck the clothing down so she could see him, “Six, but…”

He didn’t let her finish. He disappeared before she could protest.

Inside the bathroom she frowned at the overalls. She knew Cindy didn’t particularly care for her and wondered how angry she’d be once she saw Chloe traipsing around the compound in her clothing. She was contemplating how she was supposed to manage the overalls in her tight skirt when a light knock sounded at the door. When she opened it, Dell shoved more clothing into her arms.

“I got you some long underwear too,” his eyes dropped to her bare legs and stayed there, “I don’t think you’d be able to…uh…”

“Dell?”

A flush singed his cheekbones as his eyes found hers, “Sorry. I was…what was I saying?”

She grabbed the clothing out of his hand, “I honestly have no idea.” She used her hip to close the door then quickly dressed.

When she came out of the bathroom Dell was waiting on her. He too was dressed in cold weather gear, but while she felt like a bulky snowman he was sleek and sexy as hell. Black leather combat boots peeked out from under form fitting jeans. He wore a thick black coat, matching skullcap, and leather gloves.

“Ready?” He smiled eagerly.

“For what? An avalanche?” She slowly shuffled out of the bathroom.

A gloved hand reached for hers and she jerked back.

“It’s okay,” Dell held up a hand and wiggled the thick fingers. “We’ve gotta touch skin to skin to be afflicted.

When he reached for her hand a second time she allowed him to close a gloved hand around her slender fingers and draw her down the hall. They crossed through the kitchen where Mama, working some dough on a board, didn’t look up as she ordered, “Be careful.”

“We will.”

Chloe’s belly somersaulted. Why would we need to be careful?

Outside, Dell led her to the side of the house where two four-wheelers were parked.

“Take your pick.” He motioned toward the vehicles.

“Uhh…I…uh.”

“They’re both basically operated the same so it doesn’t matter which one you take.” He turned to point at the larger four-wheeler, “Mine’s just got a larger motor is all. It’s faster, stronger.”

Taking a step backward, she frowned apologetically at him, “I’m sorry. I don’t know how to drive one of these things.”

His eyes grew wide. “You’ve never driven a four-wheeler?”

“No,” she responded sadly.

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