Forward Pass by Desiree Holt

Author:Desiree Holt [Holt, Desiree]
Language: eng
Format: epub, mobi
Publisher: Kensignton Publishing Corp.
Published: 0101-01-01T00:00:00+00:00

Chapter 8

“Can you get the front door for me?” he asked, climbing out of the car.

“I will if you tell me why you took the long way home.”

“Did I? Really? I guess I just wanted to get a better look at the neighborhood where you live.”

“Joe.” She planted her hands on her hips. “What the hell is going on?”

“If I told you, I’d miss half the fun. Now can you get the door?”

“Do I get a tip for being the doorman?” she asked.

“Depends on what kind of tip you expect.” He leaned his forearms on the roof of the car and studied her. “Today was fun. I enjoyed being with those people but more so because I was with you.”

Her lips tilted in a crooked grin. “Yeah? And why is that?”

“Maybe tonight I can show you.” He winked. “Come on, open up so I can put this stuff away.”

She unlocked and opened the door, then stood to the side while he carried the boxes into the kitchen, doing her best to hide her curiosity.

“Do I ever get to find out what the secret goodies are?”

Joe swallowed a smile. She looked like a little kid trying not to shake the presents under the Christmas tree. He kissed the tip of her nose.

“Soon. Very soon. Right about the time I go to work on your secret goodies.”

A becoming blush crept up her cheeks and she lowered her eyes.

He faced a big test tonight, showing her he wasn’t the ego-driven playboy anymore. He thought he’d made a good start so far but tonight he wanted her to see for herself that he was someone who cared for her very deeply. That he was someone she could trust her heart with. Dinner Friday night had been a great beginning. Now he was going to take things forward with a big leap.

She was still in the foyer, frowning, after he stashed his packages.

He tipped up her chin and brushed his lips over hers, then lifted his head a millimeter. “Go to your bedroom, take off your clothes and put on a robe. Don’t come out until I tell you to.”

“Wow. Aren’t you the bossy one all of a sudden.”

“I promise it will be worth it.”

She lifted an eyebrow. “Is that a directive? Do you order all your women around?”

He smiled against her mouth. “Right now you’re all my women and ordering you around has great appeal to it. Now scoot. I’ll meet you outside in a few.”

“Am I allowed to shower first?” She managed a little grin. “I got a little sweaty playing football.”

He chuckled, glad she saw the humor in what happened. “Absolutely. As a matter of fact, take a long shower. Now go on.” He swatted her ass.

She squealed and made a face at him but headed for her room.

He hustled as much as possible to set things up.

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