More Than a Mistress by Leanne Banks

Author:Leanne Banks
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Harlequin
Published: 1994-11-23T16:00:00+00:00

Chapter Eight

“Lord.” Daniel felt as if he’d just discovered sex for the first time. Struggling for breath, he looked at the woman in his arms with awe. She was so incredibly responsive, he thought. She was still clinging to him.

She was also still shaking. Daniel’s gut twisted. He turned to his side, pulling her with him. “Hey. Hey. Are you okay?”

Sara burrowed her face into his throat but didn’t say anything.

He stroked her hair in a soothing motion. “Sara?”

“Give me a minute.”

Daniel tensed. She sounded all choked up, making him fearful that she was crying. He counted to sixty and lifted her chin. Her dazed but tear-free eyes met his.

He felt a punch of relief and something else. She looked the way he felt. He swallowed hard and tried to grin. “You didn’t tell me I was going to need a pacemaker.”

Her expression solemn, she shook her head. “I don’t know what to say.”

“You can say you’re okay.”

“I’m okay,” she said in a quiet, uncertain voice. She took a deep breath, then her gaze skittered away and she bit her lip. “I just remembered I need to let Pavi out. I meant to after dinner, but…”

“I distracted you,” Daniel finished for her. “I’ll do it. It won’t take—”

“No!” Sara worked free of his arms and sat up. “You’re the guest. Do you want something to drink? Wine? Beer? Coffee?” She started to stand, but Daniel caught her around the waist and pulled her down.

“Sit tight. You’ve done enough tonight.” He rose and stretched. “I think I can manage coffee.”

Heedless of his nudity, he walked from the room.

Sara was in a quandary. She’d mentioned Pavi as an excuse to get away from the scent of their lovemaking, to get out of bed, where her defenses had been stripped. Going to bed with Daniel had been more than a mutually pleasurable experience. His kindness had seemed more personal, as if he actually cared for her.

Sara made a face. Daniel cared for everybody, she reminded herself. Something, though, about the way he looked at her made her wonder if he saw her as something more than the wild woman. The notion frightened her, and if she were honest, she’d admit it thrilled her too.

Did she want him falling for her? Did she want to ruin another good man? her conscience chided. Did she want to try again?

She saw him step through the doorway carrying a mug and a package of cookies. He wore a grin that charmed her worries away. She couldn’t contain an answering smile. “I wish I had a camera. This would make an interesting picture. Nude man with coffee and Oreos. What would your brothers say?”

“They’d say, ‘You lucky dog,’ because if they said anything else, I’d have to beat ’em up. Here.” He set the mug on the night table. “With sugar and cream,” he said before she could ask. “Want a cookie?”

“Sure. Where’s your coffee?”

“We’re sharing,” he answered with a sly look.

“Oh.” Wondering what he was planning, Sara took a quick gulp.

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