Dream of Me This Christmas Eve by L.A. Sartor

Author:L.A. Sartor [Sartor, L. A.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 9780996771443
Publisher: L.A. Sartor

Max heard all Caro's plans and nodded appropriately, while his mind churned on her last words, “Even though I don't and can't live here, I can visit. I will visit.”

He wasn't sure why it bothered him so much that she was treating “them” in such a cavalier way. It’s not like he didn’t know her company and life were in California.

Fool, it's because she’s something you're not and it completely intrigues you. You moved beyond mere interest in her when you kissed her.

Caro had created a chink in his armor. And though she'd returned his kisses with a passion that had given him a sense that she was falling for him as he was for her, apparently that wasn't the case.

Can't you just enjoy the time with her and not make a big deal out of it?

“Max?”

He focused back on her. “What?”

“You were on another planet.”

“Yeah, that happens sometimes when a thought comes up about a case.”

Disappointment flickered in her eyes and he instantly hated himself. What a chicken he was turning into.

“I understand. Anyway, Debra picked a gorgeous gray and brown Berber for the carpets and I think we should keep it. It's perfect.”

“Go for it.” His phone buzzed and he realized it was time to head back to the old office and meet with an estate client.

“I've got an appointment in a bit. Listen, do you want to have dinner tonight?”

He braved her intense look.

“Are you sure you want to? You don't need to,” she said, her voice hesitant.

“Oh, yes I do.” Damn, that wasn't supposed to slip out. But it was worth it to see her gray eyes light up.

“Then yes. I'll text you when I leave here. Then give me forty-five minutes to clean off the dust.”

“Okay if I grill steaks?”

“In this weather?”

“I grill in any weather.”

“Then you're on. I love a great steak.”

“Then I'm your man.” Damn, he did it again. “Oh, and Mom extends her invite for Wednesday pasta night to the whole Young clan.”

“Wow, that's nice of her. I'm sure Mom and Dad will love meeting her. Have Brice and Jen met her?”

“Many times. Have you heard from them?”

“Yeah, they're back and at work. Didn't even have time to chat much, but we'll catch up at your mom's place.”

“Great. Gotta run.” He got up and began to stuff the remnants of their lunch back into the sacks.

“Don't worry, I'll clean up.” Caro looked at him uncertainly, checked the staircase, and back at him. “Got a second for a goodbye kiss to hold me over until dinner?”

An amazing relief flooded through him. Remember, enjoy the moments.

In answer, he pulled her close and captured her lips, drawing out the kiss as long as he could.

“By the way, did you dream of me last night?” he asked when he came up for air.

“What do you think?”

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