Chasing Lies by Sara Claridge

Author:Sara Claridge [Claridge, Sara]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Sara Claridge

ETIENNE FORCED HIMSELF to take a deep breath and relax his shoulders. The cafe was still relatively empty but would soon be buzzing as people arrived for their morning hit of coffee.

From this vantage point, he could see the entrance, the bar, and the archway leading to the back. Though no one had followed them this morning, it paid to stay alert. He thumbed through the messages on his phone to kill time while he waited for Kate to return to the table.

When she emerged from the ladies room and walked through the archway, all thoughts of chasing down a painting vanished. He watched transfixed as she wove in and out the tables, making her way over to him. Oblivious to the appreciative male glances she attracted, Kate’s focus was totally on him. It should have been a boost to his ego, but he suspected it had more to do with relief that he hadn’t taken the opportunity to vanish again than a burning desire for his body.

As she sank down in the chair opposite him and smiled, he wished they were back in the hotel room where he could kiss those sensuous lips into submission. Instead he’d just have to make do with memory of how she tasted.

“I’m starving.”

“You’re not the only one, chérie.” He took her hand and turned it over. Her fingers were long and slender. Her palm soft as he brushed his thumb against it.

“I’m serious.” Her tone was, but her eyes were alight with mischief.

“I’ve never been more serious in my life.”

“For food, Etienne. I was promised a lavish dinner last night, and so far I’ve had a chocolate bar.”

He sighed and released her hand. “What do you want to eat?”

“Everything.”

He chuckled.

“Cut it out. That’s not on the menu.”

He opened his mouth, but the waitress appeared before he could say more. Which was probably just as well. He’d only get himself into more trouble. Although if that meant losing himself in Kate once more, he’d gladly do it.

While they waited for their order to arrive, Kate folded her hands on the table and paused as if gathering her thoughts. “So tell me, if you’re as innocent as you say, how come our intel says differently?”

Etienne stared out the window for a moment. He’d never shared anything about his double existence. “Isn’t it a little late to start asking questions?”

“Well. At least I know your name.”

He meant professionally, but she was obviously referring to last night. Which meant sleeping with him was something else that went against her list of rules. Perhaps she couldn’t resist the pull of attraction anymore than he could. It was still strong now. Between her sharp wit and luscious body, he could spend the week in bed and never grow tired of her company. Hell. Why limit himself? Two weeks at least.

He leant to one side while the waitress placed two espressos and a couple of croissants on the table between them. Kate broke a piece of the croissant off and dipped it in her coffee before raising it to her lips.

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