Hot Magic by Catherine Kean

Author:Catherine Kean [Kean, Catherine]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: paranormal romance, romance, curse, witch romance, funny romance, Romantic Comedy, alpha hero romance
Publisher: CPC Publishing
Published: 2019-12-10T00:00:00+00:00

Molly made a disparaging sound, and Lucian chuckled. He loved the mischief in her expression. He shouldn’t enjoy teasing her so much, but their lively banter had woken him better than the caffeine in his coffee.

As he held her gaze, uncertainty etched her face. She gathered her plate, mug, and silverware and stood. “That was very good, but I think I’m done with breakfast. How about you?”

“I’m finished eating.” As he turned the laptop to face him and opened the email for Black Cat Antiquities, she carried their stacked dishes into the kitchen and started loading the dishwasher.

“Just leave them,” Lucian said, skimming the messages. Two were queries from the website about appraisals. As he’d anticipated, there was an update from Julius. Lucian would read that email when she wasn’t in the room.

At the sound of running water, he glanced at the kitchen. Molly had brought the pans to the sink.

“I’ll do those later,” he insisted.

“You made the meal. It’s only fair I wash up.”

“You’re my guest.”

“Yes, and because you’ve been so nice, I want to do my share.”

Ah. “Does that mean you’re hoping to be invited back to my apartment sometime?”

Molly smiled and bit down on her bottom lip. Heat swept through him, because he wanted to take her in his arms and kiss that gorgeous mouth. He’d make her wait a bit longer, though, before he kissed her again.

Water sloshed in the sink as she scrubbed a pan.

“If you really want to make things fair….”

“Yes?”

“You’ll have dinner with me tonight.”

Puzzlement entered her gaze.

“Is eight o’clock okay?”

She rinsed the pan, set it in the drying rack then shook her head.

“Is the time not convenient? Should we try earlier?”

“No, Lucian.”

Frustration gnawed at him. “Do you have another commitment tonight?”

“My evening is free. At least, it was.”

Bloody hell. “What—?”

“Don’t get all grumpy.” Mirth danced in her eyes again, and the tension within him eased a notch. “It seems to me that since you cooked me breakfast, it’s only fair if I make you dinner.”

Triumph burned in his gut.

“I see.” He pretended to mull over what she’d said. With a sigh, she rinsed the last pan and put it in the drying rack.

“Lucian.”

“Mmm?”

“Do you have plans for tonight?”

“Well, I was hoping to see this hot blonde I met recently.”

Molly’s face went pink.

“But, I think she’s just claimed me for the evening.”

She laughed. “You can’t be talking about me. I’m not hot.”

“I was, and you are.”

“Hush.”

“Nope.”

“So are you available tonight?”

“For you?” he said. “Oh, yeah.”

Tucking hair back behind her ear, Molly skirted the kitchen counter and approached the table. “I know you’re working at the store, and I will be busy at my mom’s house.”

“Seven-thirty, then?”

She folded her arms. “How about seven?” When he nodded, she added, “If your offer still stands, I’d like you to evaluate a few things at the house.”

Finally.

Lucian couldn’t hold back a grin. “I’d be happy to.”

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