Whirlpoo by Vivian Arend

Author:Vivian Arend [Arend, Vivian]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2011-02-20T22:10:35.713000+00:00

Chapter Eight

She thought it would be more uncomfortable the first time she saw Jamie after the night at the Grotto.

Not on her part, but on his. Fortunately, when he wandered in Monday, he kissed her cheek and acted the

same as usual.

“You ready to rol ?” he asked.

“When you are.”

He handed her a new notebook and gestured to a section of the room they hadn’t touched yet. They

worked for close to three hours, chatting easily about nothing in particular before he sat back on his heels

and rubbed his neck. “Okay, I’l admit it. I need to take a break.”

She smiled. “You’ve been going at it pretty steady since you got here.”

“Yeah, wel I have a tendency to go al out when I do anything. I mentioned to Braden yesterday my

goal of getting things cleared out before Ms. Colten returns is very unlikely.”

“It’s been here for years, I don’t think she expected it al gone by the time they get back.”

Jamie stood and she caught a whiff of his aftershave. No matter that she and Braden had spent the

morning crawling al over each other before he went on duty, Jamie was stil an attractive man. She had to

make sure she didn’t do anything out of the ordinary, because while multiple lovers might be normal

amongst the merfolk, humans seemed to freak at the idea. And until she and Braden discussed the issue

more, there was no way she wanted to hurt him by a misunderstanding. Just because she found Jamie good-

looking didn’t mean she wanted to jump his bones.

Jamie turned to face her. “Can I ask a favor?”

“What’s up?”

He twisted a carving in his hand, examining it under the light. “I want to get out and do some physical

activity. Braden mentioned sea kayaking, maybe diving. I need to rent some equipment, and I should find

someone to buddy up with.”

“I’l go with you,” she offered.

He nodded slowly. “That would be al right, except your new boyfriend might have a few objections.”

Damn, there it was already. No use simply pushing it aside either. “I’m sure he wouldn’t mind

occasional y, especial y if he’s invited as wel . But I know where to take you for equipment and for a dive

partner.”

Jamie leaned back on the wal , wearing a slightly wistful expression.

Whirlpool

“Things worked out wel , I take it?” he asked.

She sighed with contentment. Things had turned out far better than she’d dreamed possible.

He laughed. “No further questions.”

A heavy sensation hung in the air. Something awkward rose between them, as if she’d put up a

boundary. The easy companionship they’d fal en into the previous week teetered on the edge of fal ing

aside. This was her fault. This wasn’t about her and Braden being together, but her actions at the club.

She’d teased him, like a bitch in heat, then left without an explanation or an apology. He’d been so—

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