The Darkhorse: A Powerplay Novella by Selena Laurence

Author:Selena Laurence [Laurence, Selena]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Golden Age Press
Published: 2017-11-07T00:00:00+00:00

Chapter 8

"I want to host a Christmas party," Lisa said as Jeff walked into the room three days after their wedding.

"My promotion might not be approved before the holidays," he answered, setting down his briefcase and beginning to unbutton his jacket.

This was Lisa's favorite part of the day. As a school teacher, she got home before Jeff, and thus was privy to his after-work routine. It began with the removal of his jacket, the rolling up of his shirt sleeves, and the loosening of his tie. She sighed. God, when he loosened the tie.

"Lisa?" he called, snapping her out of her lust-filled daydream. She watched as he began to roll up his sleeves, baring those thick forearms, dusted with light hair over golden skin, the muscles shifting and flexing with the effort.

"Yes, but I don't think it matters," she continued. "If your promotion hasn't come through yet, the party will only help demonstrate you're what they're looking for. If the promotion has come through it will be a celebration for all you've accomplished."

His cheeks reddened just a touch and she grinned. He was so shy, this big soldier. Her big soldier. Her heart fluttered just a touch at the thought, even though she knew it was true in name only.

"Ok, I didn't want you to have to take on a big project if it's not necessary."

"It's a fun project. I told you I love Christmas, and part of it is the parties. I haven't been able to have a party the last few years because of the separation and all my financial troubles, but I used to love hosting Christmas parties. I'm excited to do one again."

He nodded. "Okay, tell me what to do and we'll take care of it."

She clapped her hands enthusiastically. Jeff's house was barren, but a beautiful place all the same. She'd already hung some pictures and put a few vases of flowers around the place, she couldn't wait to decorate for the holidays.

"The first thing we need to do is put together a guest list."

"Something my secretary can handle for us," he answered, opening a bottle of wine on the small bar cart in the living room and pouring two glasses.

"Wonderful, I'll have her help me with the invitations. But the next thing we need to do is go shopping."

"What are we shopping for?" He handed her a glass of merlot and she took a big sip, the rich liquid sending heat all the way to her toes.

"Holiday things," she answered, grinning. "All the holiday things."

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