Claim Me Now (Heron Harbor Book 2) by Lea Nolan

Author:Lea Nolan [Nolan, Lea]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Lea Nolan
Published: 2020-11-30T18:30:00+00:00

Chapter 12

“I can’t remember the last time I wasted a day doing nothing productive,” Raven said, feeling only a little bit guilty as she finished the dinner Jack had cooked: lamb chops, basmati rice, and broccolini. They were camped in the living room, sitting on cushions, and eating off of the coffee table. The truth was, this had been the best, stress-free day she’d spent in ages.

Maybe she should get fired more often.

Jack threaded his fingers in hers. “Unproductive? We’re working our way through one of the best action franchises in history.”

She rolled her eyes. “I wouldn’t go that far.”

The Fast and the Furious had its merits but it was no Avengers. Though, what did it matter what was on television when she was curled up with Jack under a warm blanket? Even Brilla had found her happy place, nestled at Jack’s feet.

Jack took a drink of wine. “Vin Diesel is an underrated genius.”

“If you say so.”

“I do. Besides, we haven’t wasted all our time.” He leaned over and kissed her neck the same way he had before they’d had sex on the living room carpet.

That had rocked her world. Raven couldn’t remember ever having sex with the same person multiple times over more than one day. She’d had a few one-night stands that had gone well enough to include multiple sexual encounters, but in the harsh light of morning, she’d slipped out the door, no phone numbers exchanged, no looking back.

This weekend had unfolded so unpredictably. She’d been caught up in the moment and simply enjoyed herself.

Now that she thought about it, she realized they’d slept together three times over two days. Sitting this close, intoxicated by the scent of his skin, and mesmerized by his warm mouth on her neck, they could easily add another tick to the ledger. If this were a normal weekend, Raven would have split last night. Or definitely this morning. But she hadn’t.

Why not?

Choosing to stay at the beach house to lick her wounds was a bullshit excuse. If she’d wanted to be miserable and alone, she would have gotten into her car and gone back to her apartment in Philly. But she’d chosen to stay here with Jack, not just because she couldn’t find an available B&B, but because she wanted to. She liked him. He was charming and made her forget the pain of being fired.

Thank God they’d been clear about their expectations. Whatever was going on between her and Jack, it was just for the weekend. And it was just about sex.

Raven turned toward Jack, placing her mouth on his. His hands cupped the back of her head, and she moaned—half at the sheer pleasure of his touch, and half at the shocking thought that she could get used to kissing Jack.

But that would be impossible. Because Raven didn’t date. Never had. Never would.

An enormous wind gust screamed past, rattling the house. A half-second later, the electricity cut out, cloaking them in darkness.

“Shit.” Jack cursed.

“Give it a second. The generator should kick on.

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