Christmas at Hideaway Lake by Terri Lorah

Author:Terri Lorah
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Terri Lorah

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Olivia spun around the kitchen in full circles, her hands out in the air like a ballerina. She sighed and flung her head back before twirling across the room. It was cold and dark in the giant room, the LED light under one of the counters giving off just enough brightness to cast shadows everywhere. It was only four in the morning, but she wanted to bask in the glory of having her own commercial kitchen back before her staff arrived.

The feeling was overwhelming. This is where she belonged. Not in a small café, although the experience had been fun. That kind of atmosphere was perfect for Chef Missy, who was happy in a small setting with a relatively regular crowd.

This right here was what she needed to grow and create.

“Hey.”

She spun around. “James? Did I wake you up.”

She didn’t see him shake his head, but knew he had. He leaned against the counter in bare feet and crossed his arms over his chest. “No, babe. I felt you leave. Thought you went to the bathroom but when I didn’t see you in the suite, I knew you were here.”

She giggled and spun around again, dancing towards him. Wrapping her arms around his neck, she pulled him in for a kiss. He was all sleepy-eyed and with his hair all mused up, James looked adorable. She nibbled on his lower lip. “Thank you. I’m home.”

He nodded, giving her a sleepy grin. “I know. You are an incredible chef. The mansion is lucky to have you.”

“I have an idea.”

James pulled her against him and nuzzled her neck. He leaned his head on her shoulder, letting out a huge sigh. “You’ve been so wired these past few days. I think you need a day off.”

“That’s impossible,” she told him. “We have so much to do getting ready for the grand opening.”

James pushed her away, then took her hand and twirled her around as if there was music blasting from the speakers. “Everything is going smoothly. I’m ordering you to take this evening off. You’ve been working non-stop and I want you to spend the night with me again. Last night was a rare evening for us. I want more.”

Olivia was surprised and pleased at the same time. “I thought you were pretty busy yourself, James. You’ve been in meetings with staff, on the phone most of the day that I am surprised you are right here in my kitchen, dancing me around like a star-crossed lover.”

“Hmm,” he moaned into her neck. “There is always time for you, Olivia.”

She loved how he said her name. He twirled her again and then pulled her close, swaying back and forth until they were in front of one of the long windows. A full moon was burning bright, shining down over the land. Soon the day would begin and her staff would be here. She was excited to start and yet being in his arms was the best feeling in the world.

James had been so surprised when she showed up last night, knocking on the door to his suite at ten in the evening.

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