Never Say Never Again by A. E. Easterlin

Author:A. E. Easterlin [Easterlin, A. E.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: romance, western, contemporary
Publisher: The Wild Rose Press
Published: 2017-08-31T04:00:00+00:00

Chapter Sixteen

“Well, well, well,” Loretta exclaimed as she seated them. “Look at the two of you this bright and cheerful day. Guess you want the usual, Maddie.”

“You guessed it.”

Gideon handed Loretta back the menus. “Bring us a couple of Stan’s burgers and fries. For some reason, I’m as hungry as a horse today.” He grinned at Maddie, and the all-too-familiar heat once again flooded her cheeks.

Gideon raised a wicked brow, making it worse.

Loretta’s eyes grew wide as she watched the exchange. “Hmm…I’ll just put in your order and get your drinks.” She walked directly behind the partition where Stan waited with a smug grin on his face.

Gideon’s attention was all hers through lunch, asking questions about Boston and her job. Avoiding any mention of Harrison and all that mess, Maddie found herself opening up, telling him not only about her previous work but about her ideas for the special needs camp.

“That’s a terrific idea, Maddie. If you need any help, the Branch family, via yours truly, is offering. Muscle we’ve got plenty of. Eli should be home in a few weeks, and by that time the few exterior repairs at our place will be complete. I’m certain I can volunteer some hours when you’re ready to start. At least until we get our livestock bought and delivered.”

Of its own volition, her hand snaked across the table to rest on his forearm. Warm, muscled, veins running down from under his rolled-up sleeves. Rough hair sprinkled his skin, tickling her fingers, sending little sparks of electricity straight to her core. The touch reminded her of the heat of his body as she’d held on to those same strong arms while he rocked deep within her.

Touching him felt good—right. She enjoyed the feel of this man beneath the tips of her fingers. His smile held hers. Warm, familiar, possessive.

She wanted him—again.

Mercy. She hadn’t realized just how far he’d gotten under her skin. How could she be so attracted to this man, want him so much, yet not want to get involved? Everything about him compelled her, but her response to him raised a warning flag, urging caution and common sense.

Maybe he wasn’t going to push her, but she was afraid he’d opened a door that wouldn’t be closed, and she gently pulled her hand back, letting it fall to her lap. He’d said they would take things slowly, see where this crazy attraction would lead. Nothing about this morning suggested he was anything but fully invested. Suddenly aware of the current passing between them, her eyes flew to meet his darkened stare.

“Relax, Maddie. You hold the reins, I promise.” His voice reassured her as he regarded her with a steady gaze.

She could see the sincerity and innate honesty hidden in the depths of his eyes, and she believed him.

“In that case, I accept. I’m pretty sure I know what it’s going to take, and I have a few dollars to get started, but I’ll need some plans drawn up before I can put together a bill of materials.

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