Hawk's Way--Mac by Joan Johnston

Author:Joan Johnston [Johnston, Joan]
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 9781488026348
Publisher: HQN Books
Published: 1997-01-15T00:00:00+00:00

CHAPTER EIGHT

MAC STARED OUT THE WINDOW OF the van at the flat grassland that lined the road between Hawk’s Pride and the airport, rather than at the woman behind the wheel. But he very much wanted to feast his eyes on Jewel.

He liked the bouncy new haircut that showed off the line of her chin and made her cheekbones more prominent. He liked the formfitting clothes that outlined a lush figure he yearned to hold close to his own. He was intrigued by the sparkle of wonder and delight—and unfulfilled promise—in her dark brown eyes.

Mac wished he had a Stetson to set on his lap.

He hadn’t realized he would be so physically susceptible to the striking change in Jewel’s appearance. A friend would have settled for giving her an approving pat on the back. His kiss had been a purely male impulse, an effort to stake his claim on an intensely desirable female.

Mac recognized his problem. He simply had no idea how to solve it. How did a man stop desiring a woman? Especially one he not only lusted after but also liked very much?

Jewel sat across from him behind the wheel not saying a word. But speaking volumes.

Tension radiated between them. Sexual tension.

He had told her to find another man, but now he wasn’t so sure. She had certainly seemed to enjoy his kiss. Maybe if he seduced her in stages…If they took it slow and easy…

Who was he kidding? When it came down to the nitty-gritty, it was still going to be the first time for him. He was still going to be guessing at what he was doing. Besides, it wasn’t fair to change his mind at this late date.

Who said life was fair?

“I appreciate you coming along to help today,” Jewel said, interrupting his thoughts.

“My pleasure. How many people are we picking up?”

“Twelve kids, two counselors.”

“Are you still hiring college kids?”

“Patty Freeburg is still in college. Gavin Talbot is in graduate school. I should warn you, this group of kids includes Brad Templeton.”

“The kid who wanted to meet me?”

Jewel nodded. “His leukemia is in its second remission. You know how that works. You’re afraid to get your hopes up that this remission will last, because you’ve already slipped out of remission once.”

“You have to keep believing you can beat the disease,” Mac said.

“Most kids aren’t as lucky as you were.”

“You think it was luck that I beat myelocytic leukemia?” he asked.

“Statistics say the chances of a kid surviving that kind of leukemia aren’t good. What else could it have been?”

“Sheer determination. Willpower. It can move mountains. Recently it put me back on my own two feet when the doctors said I would never walk again without a brace.”

“Granted, willpower is important. Determination counts for a lot. But are they enough to get your leg back into shape for pro football?” Jewel asked.

Mac felt a spurt of panic. “Sure. Why not?”

“Willpower can’t replace the missing muscle in your leg, Mac. Determination can’t make the scars disappear.”

“I can compensate.

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