One of a Kind by Bette Ford

Author:Bette Ford [Ford, Bette]
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 978-1-61750-887-5
Publisher: NYLA

Fifteen

Anthia had no idea what woke her, but when she opened her eyes, her cheek rested against the firm muscle of Dexter’s chest. Her thick lashes quickly lifted and she sat up, looking away from his dark gaze.

“Have a nice rest?” His deep somewhat husky voice caused her pulse to race and caused her to flush with embarrassment.

“Sorry, didn’t mean to use you as a pillow.”

“No problem,” he said, careful to hide his disappointment as she settled in her own seat once more. Yet again, he found it necessary to remind himself that platonic was the operative word where they were concerned. He might hate it, nonetheless, it made perfect sense considering how close their night together had come to destroying their friendship.

What the hell did it matter that he had never known such pure enjoyment and sheer pleasure with any other woman? Being with Anthia was magical. The nights since had been long and empty. The walls seemed to close in on him while he laid awake aching for her. Regardless, he would never again put them in such a compromising position. If there was a next time, he believed he would lose her for good. A risk he was not willing to take.

Dexter had waited a lifetime to find a woman like Anthia. She had a sincerity and warmth that no matter what happened seemed to keep right on giving. He didn’t have to be told how fortunate he was that she had not turned her back on him. He had been so lucky. Damn lucky.

Somehow he would get through this weekend without touching her. She deserved his respect and so much more. If only he were able to love her the way she was entitled to be loved. If only...

“We are approaching Houston from...” the pilot’s voice broke into his thoughts.

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