The Leo-Aquarius Connection by Janet Lane Walters

Author:Janet Lane Walters
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: family problems, love regained, sensual romance novel, doctor and nurse with history clash again, pediatric hospital unit, strong aquarian nurse heroine, strong leo doctor hero
Publisher: BWL Publishing Inc.

Chapter 7

Caleb started the car and pulled away from the curb. He couldn’t believe he’d spent so much time with Suzanna and done nothing more than listen. Though tempted, he hadn’t kissed her. One kiss would have ignited the passion flowing between them. Pride made him smile. To prove how much he’d changed, he had to focus on friendship.

Coming to Eastlake and facing his parents’ demands for his marriage to Regina had started the change. Years ago, choosing medicine had been a silent act of rebellion against family tradition. No Winstone male had ever entered any career but finance and business. By refusing to join his father and brother, he’d taken his first step. Refusing to marry Regina and moving from the family home would be the final step.

Once again, he knew he was the outsider. Even his dark hair and blue eyes marked him as different.

He pulled into his slot at the apartment complex. Would Suzanna see the change? Desire beat in his veins. He wanted her in his life and his bed.

Caleb left the car and carried the tree and stand he’d purchased at the tree farm and rode the elevator to his floor. Inside, he dragged one of the end tables to the window and placed the holder and tree on top. After filling the well with water, he stood back.

He had no lights or ornaments, but he knew where they could be found. He pulled on his jacket and headed for his car. A short time later, he opened the kitchen door of the family mansion.

Mabel studied him. “Did you come for more frozen dinners?”

“No but I can take several when I leave. I need lights and ornaments for my tree.” He accepted the mug of coffee she handed him and sipped.

“Pete’s decorating the house tree. Go into the living room and select what you need. He’s carried every light and ornament from the storage room.

“Why is he trimming a tree?”

“What would people think if we left Caleb without a tree?”

Her perfect imitation of his mother’s voice made Caleb chuckle. “I guess she doesn’t know I’ve my own place.”

“Who would tell her? She thought you would be entertaining here. And she thought you might settle here with your bride.”

Caleb shook his head. “Not happening.”

Martha nodded. “I’m glad. That Regina is trouble.”

“How true.” He set the mug on the counter and left the kitchen for the living room.

Pete looked up. “Good afternoon.”

“Hi.” Caleb stared at the many boxes on the floor and the sets of lights beside them. “I’ve come for some things for my tree.”

The man rose. “Lord knows there are enough here for ten trees. How big is yours?”

“About four feet,” Caleb said.

“Multi-colored lights or all one color? Large or small.”

“Multi and small.”

Pete pointed to the reels. “Take that one, it should be enough and then take four or five boxes of the ornaments. If you need more, just come back. Don’t take any gold or silver.”

Caleb spent time studying the ornaments. He found some that had been on the trees when he’d been young.

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