Copper Lake Encounter by Marilyn Pappano

Author:Marilyn Pappano
Language: eng
Format: mobi, epub
Publisher: Harlequin
Published: 2013-07-01T21:00:00+00:00

Chapter 8

The bread pudding was delicious, as always, and the company exceptional, but it was time for Nev to return to the motel. The lightning was striking more often, the thunder booming sooner after each flash. She didn’t want to stir herself out of the big, comfy chair, didn’t want to say good-night yet to Ty and Mr. Obadiah, certainly didn’t want to go back to the motel, but she couldn’t take up residence here in Mr. Obadiah’s living room.

Grow a spine, whispered a voice that sounded a lot like Marieka. You’re such a little girl.

She was a little girl. Nev wasn’t ashamed to admit it.

Well, maybe just a little.

“Gentlemen, this has been a lovely evening, but I should get back to the motel before the weather gets any worse.”

Grasping his cane, Mr. Obadiah levered himself to his feet. “Let me get you some leftovers to take back with you.”

She fastened one sandal and then slid her foot into the other. “I appreciate that, Mr. Obadiah, but I don’t have a refrigerator or a microwave in my room.”

“Aw, Ty’s got both.” He shuffled toward the kitchen. “He can take it for you.”

“No point in arguing with him.” Ty extended his hand, pulling her to her feet. “Want me to follow you back?”

That sounded awfully good—how could she ever feel unsafe with him around?—but she would have to face being alone in the room at some point. Might as well be sooner rather than later. “You don’t need to do that.”

Predictably, he said, “I don’t mind.”

“No, really, I’m a responsible adult.”

“Can I see your cell?” When she fished it out of her purse, he tinkered with it a moment before showing it to her. He’d added his name to her contacts, preceded by an A so it topped the list. “My number’s here. If you need anything...” His look was intense, questioning, until she nervously nodded.

The air was significantly cooler, the thunder significantly louder, when Ty walked her to the car. When she was little, nighttime storms had scared her, but her mother had refused to let her climb into bed with her and her dad. Marieka had taunted her—the wind’s going to blow you away and we’ll never find you—but YaYa had snuggled with her, telling stories, singing songs.

Would she get a chance to snuggle in bed with Ty before she went home?

He opened the car door and then wrapped his arms around her. It was like coming home. “You can leave your car here if you want, and I’ll take you back to the motel.”

“Nah. Thank you, but I’ll be fine.”

“Has anyone ever told you you’re stubborn?”

“Me? Oh, heavens, no.” She laughed and then flexed her fingers. Even his spine felt sexy. She was so hung up on this guy.

“Call me?”

A nod was all she could manage because next he kissed her. It was short and sweet, a good-night kiss, but it could have curled her hair, and it set off fireworks that could have seared. Of course it ended too soon—the end of eternity would have been too soon—and he stepped back.

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