Wrapped Up with You (Pacific Vista Ranch Book 4) by Claire Marti
Author:Claire Marti [Marti, Claire]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2020-11-17T16:00:00+00:00
Chapter 6
Phoebe clutched the chilled champagne bottle in one hand and sauntered toward the enormous turquoise front door of Rafeâs cream Mediterranean home. The house had beautiful curving lines, a terracotta tiled roof, and clusters of fuchsia bougainvillea. La Jolla shared a lot of similarities to the South of France and Rafeâs house perched high on a gently sloping hill on Mt. Soledad didnât disappoint.
Ignoring the trembling in her legs, she took a cleansing breath and knocked. She hadnât even lowered her hand before he whipped open the door. For a moment they simply stared at each other. Heâd changed out of his black tie and wore low-slung gray sweats, a faded blue San Diego Padres t-shirt, and thick wool socks. Of course, he looked delicious, even in ancient loungewear.
His dark eyes were wide, but she couldnât read his expression. âYouâre here.â
She nodded and cleared her throat. âUm, I was about to text you back, but I thought it would be better for us to talk in person. Is that okay?â
He stepped back and waved her inside. âBetter than okay. And you brought champagne?â
She shrugged a shoulder and smiled sheepishly. âWell, Cliff had it in the limo for us and we did win those clients tonight, so I didnât want it to go to waste.â
He closed the door and they paused in the foyer. âI just started a fire in the living room. We can talk in there.â
She swallowed the nerves thrumming in her throat. She followed him down the wide hallway that boasted wide-planked honey colored hardwood floors, soaring ceilings, and brightly colored paintings that brought the cream walls alive. Scents of evergreen filled the air when they entered a broad open doorway, a Christmas tree that had to be fifteen feet high sparkled with lights and colorful ornaments.
Floor-to-ceiling windows made up the far wall of the large but surprisingly cozy living room. An enormous caramel-color L-shaped couch and two leather armchairs were set before a tall white-bricked fireplace. Still chilly from the cool San Diego evening air, she crossed to warm her hands in front of the crackling fire. And take a moment to gather her composure.
âDo you want a sweatshirt or should I open the champagne now?â Rafeâs words were polite, even careful.
âThe fire is just what I needed. I donât know when Iâll get used to how cool it gets at night hereââthe days are so mild.â And she really needed to stop babbling about the weather.
âThatâs the best part of Southern California, warm days and cool nights. Have a seat and Iâll grab a few glasses and be right there.â Rafe crossed to a wine cabinet against the far wall, popped the champagne, and poured it into a couple flutes.
Phoebe sank into the comfortable sofa and accepted the champagne from Rafael. When their fingers brushed, goosebumps erupted on her upper arms. Again.
Rafe grabbed a velvety soft burgundy throw and tucked it around her shoulders. âThere, youâre all wrapped up now and wonât freeze. So, do
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