The Watson Brothers by Lori Foster

Author:Lori Foster
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Kensington
Published: 2003-03-26T16:00:00+00:00

Anabel stood in the formal dining room, her arms wrapped around herself, staring out the patio doors. Gil’s yard was immaculately kept, displayed by decorative lighting. It was a big yard for one person. Perfect for a swing set or playhouse—things she’d always wanted for Nicole but couldn’t give her.

She knew the second that Gil stepped up behind her.

He was far too close, his warmth touching her back, when he said, “I left the door open a little.”

Anabel nodded. Somehow, she’d known he would.

“She’ll sleep through the night?”

“I hope. Usually yes. She’s a sound sleeper. But here…I don’t know.” Great way to give a straight answer, Anabel, she grumbled to herself. She hated showing her nervousness and anticipation.

Gil’s hands settled easily on her shoulders, making her catch her breath. “Will it frighten her,” he asked very near her ear, “to wake up in a strange place?”

Anabel turned to face him. Earlier, he’d lost his tie and opened several buttons on his shirt, but he hadn’t changed. He seemed very comfortable in the professional suit, whereas she smothered in anything dressier than jeans. “I won’t let her be afraid. Ever.”

The right side of his mouth curled up in a crooked smile, while his gaze moved over her face, lingering on her lips. “You’re ferociously protective of her, aren’t you?”

She couldn’t get a single word out, not with him looking at her like that. She shrugged.

Cupping her face, Gil smoothed his thumbs over her cheeks and across her bottom lip. She knew what was about to happen and her heart hammered in her chest.

“About that trial run,” Gil murmured.

Anabel started to say “Yes,” but his mouth covered hers, warm and firm. Oh God, he tasted good. Better than good, and if he thought she could be cavalier about this, he was sadly mistaken.

She clutched at him, relishing the feel of firm muscles in his shoulders, the heat of him. She pressed closer, aligning her body with his, trying to absorb him. She opened her mouth and accepted his tongue and groaned with the pleasure of it.

Two big steps and Gil had her pressed to the patio doors, on her tiptoes, his mouth eating at hers. She tried to get the rest of his buttons undone so she could touch his bare flesh, but her hands felt clumsy and she heard one button ping against the doors.

Breathing hard, his body taut, Gil lifted his head. “Come on.” He took her hand and practically raced her to his bedroom. The second they stepped inside he closed the door, quietly clicked the lock, and reached for her again.

“Wait.” Anabel flattened both hands against his chest. She’d dreamed of this moment for three long years. “Just…wait.”

Gil stared at her, breathing hard, his impatience palpable.

Slowly, Anabel backed him into the door. She took her time now, carefully sliding each button from its hole, tugging his fine shirt out of his slacks, stripping his chest bare. Gil closed his eyes and let his head drop back against the door.

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