Harlequin Desire November 2018 Box Set--2 of 2 by Janice Maynard

Author:Janice Maynard
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Harlequin
Published: 2018-01-15T00:00:00+00:00

CHAPTER NINE

Beau was having a difficult time focusing on the dinner set before him. Between his brother’s glare at the opposite end of the table, the noise from the three kids, and Scarlett sitting right across from him, Beau wondered how much longer he’d have to stay at Colt’s.

He’d left Scarlett with something to think about back at the cabin, but he hadn’t counted on getting himself worked up and on edge. That flare of desire in her eyes had given him pause for a moment, but he had to be smart. Wanting a woman wasn’t a new experience, but wanting a woman so unattainable was.

The temporary factor of her presence didn’t bother him. After all, he wasn’t looking for anything long-term. He actually hadn’t been looking for anything at all…but then she showed up on his doorstep.

What bothered him was how fragile she seemed beneath her steely surface. He should leave her alone. He should, but he couldn’t.

Scarlett wasn’t playing hard to get or playing any other games to get his attention. No, she was guarded and cautious—traits he needed to wrap his mind around before he got swept up into another round of lust.

“Scarlett, what are you going to be doing in Dallas?”

Annabelle’s question broke into Beau’s thoughts. He glanced across the table as Scarlett set her fork down on the edge of her plate.

“I’ll be an assistant director of recreational activities at a senior center.”

She delivered the answer with a smile, one that some may find convincing. Even if Beau hadn’t been an actor, he knew Scarlett enough to know the gesture was fake.

“I’m sad to leave Stone River,” she went on. “But Dallas holds many opportunities, which is what I’m looking for. I’m excited. More excited as my time to leave gets closer.”

“What made you decide on Dallas? Do you have family there?”

Beau was surprised Colt chimed in with his questions. But considering Beau was curious about more of her life, he turned his focus to her as well, eager to hear her answers.

Her eyes darted across the table to him, that forced smile frozen in place. “I have no family. That’s one of the reasons being a nanny was so great for me. But circumstances have changed my plans and I’m looking for a fresh start.”

Colt leaned back in his seat and smiled. “Well, good for you. I wondered if my brother would convince you to stick with him.”

Beau clenched his teeth. Was Colt seriously going to get into this now? Did every conversation have to turn into an argument or a jab?

“There’s no convincing,” Scarlett said with a slight laugh. “I’ve already committed to the new job. Housing has turned into a bit of a chore, though. I didn’t realize how expensive city living was.”

“Small towns do have perks.” Annabelle came to her feet and went to one of the three high chairs they’d set up. She lifted one of her twins—he still couldn’t tell the difference—and wiped the child’s hands. “Miss Emily is messy and I need to clean her up and get her changed.

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