Confessions of the World's Oldest Shotgun Bride by Gail Hart

Author:Gail Hart [Hart, Gail]
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 9781500726188
Amazon: B00N29SYCC
Publisher: Sun-Drenched Publishing
Published: 2014-09-07T23:00:00+00:00

CHAPTER NINE

“Alone at last.” Steve gave Kathryn that sexy little smile that ordinarily made her melt and stepped inside, taking off his bomber jacket. His sweater matched his deep blue eyes. Light from the overhead fixture reflected off his shining blond hair. His jeans fit just right, tight enough to show off his world-class ass, but not tight enough to show his religion. The whole Steve package had been lethal to Kathryn’s self-control, and now she was paying the price.

He stepped closer. The smell of his aftershave set off a minor rebellion in her newly sensitive stomach. He’d shaved for her. She wanted to touch him, but then, she always wanted to touch him. Too bad she hadn’t resisted the urge, or at least confined it to parts of him that were safe.

He looked into her eyes. “What’s up, Kathryn? What do you need to tell me?”

She wasn’t ready for this conversation. She hadn’t had time to plan, to write a script. Overcome by panic, she took a step backward.

Steve frowned. “You look freaked out. What’s wrong?”

“Amanda’s right. We need to talk. But not right now. I’ve had a lousy day.”

He tossed the bomber jacket over the doorknob, slid his hands around her waist and pulled her against him. “Okay, Katie, we don’t have to talk.”

Feeling a burst of anger she knew was irrational, she pushed him away. “Damn it, Steve, don’t you ever think about anything but sex?”

His face reddened. “After all the times you’ve told me you’re only interested in my body, that was a major league cheap shot.”

She fought to keep her self-control and not do something embarrassing, like breaking down in tears. “You’re right. That was unfair. Like I said, I’ve had a lousy day. Can we get together tomorrow night and talk? Unless you have a date.”

His jaw muscles tightened. “Christ, Kathryn, are you trying to piss me off? You know I’m not dating anyone else. I told you how I feel about you. What kind of an asshole do you think I am?”

He was right. Whatever his history, he hadn’t given her any reason to distrust him. Not that he’d had much chance. With an effort, she kept her voice from shaking. “I’m sorry. I didn’t mean anything by it.” She knew her response was lame, but it was the best she could do.

He stepped forward, looming over her. “If you don’t want to talk and you don’t want to get laid, what do you want?”

“I want you to go away. Just for now. Please.” Her voice was barely above a whisper.

He stepped back again. “Fine, you got it,” he said, but instead of turning around, he walked past her into the unit.

She put her hands on her hips. “The door’s the other way, Steve.”

“I need to use the john first. If that’s all right with you.”

His sarcastic tone, and the look on his face, a mix of hurt and anger, ripped at her gut. Unless that was morning sickness. She didn’t want to be bitchy, and she didn’t want to hurt his feelings, but she wasn’t ready to deal with him.

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