Run, River, Run by C. F. Francis

Author:C. F. Francis
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 9780999582060
Publisher: C. F. Franics

24

Loading up on caffeine to make up for his sleepless night, Kevin sat at the breakfast bar, sipping a cup of coffee. He could have dozed last evening. He was a light sleeper. But sleeping would have robbed him of the serenity he found holding River close. Kevin had lain in the dark, stroking River’s hair as she breathed softly against his chest. If he’d been used, it was the best use of his body he could remember.

He already missed the feel of her skin against his. He wanted to see her smile more often. She’d teased him that first day on the beach, but these last few days had robbed her of any reason to smile. Last night, though, her ice-blue eyes had beamed. He wanted to hear her laugh… Damn, he was getting in deep—too deep under their current circumstances. River would be going home to North Carolina. He’d be returning to base and then deploying. There was no time to develop a relationship, assuming she wanted one with him. She didn’t know him. Yet she’d spent the night sleeping peacefully in his arms.

Kevin couldn’t imagine how Steve managed to leave Josie so soon after they’d met and married. The deployment that followed had been hell on Steve and almost cost him his wife. There would have never been a Cece if fate—and hate—hadn’t intervened and brought the two of them back together. The distance had distracted Steve. Worse, it had made Josie question their whirlwind romance.

Shouldn’t that be enough incentive to stop his wistful thinking? It was nonsensical to be wishing for something deeper with River. The distance would eventually tear them apart.

For God’s sake, he wasn’t a teenager. They’d slept together. They’d had sex. Damn good sex, but it didn’t have to mean anything more. It may have been all she wanted.

The focus of his thoughts entered the room, wearing a pair of shorts and a tank top the showed off her curves. Curves he’d become very familiar with last night. Her eyes sparkled like shattered glass and a small grin brightened her face. The knot he’d been tying himself into loosened.

“Good morning,” she said, her smile widening.

If he hadn’t been sitting, her grin would have knocked him on his ass.

She walked into the kitchen and grabbed a mug from the cupboard. Coffee pot in hand, she eyed him as she poured herself a cup. Her brow crinkled and her eyes narrowed. “What’s with the silent treatment? Are you upset about last night?”

“Uh, no.” He stumbled over his words. “I thought your eyes were your most stunning feature, but your smile...” His voice trailed off. “You’re beautiful,” he simply stated.

He rose from his seat just as she dipped her head, averting those eyes. He lifted her chin then dusted her lips with a kiss. “Good morning,” he said, returning her greeting.

She smiled softly. “Thank you for last night.”

He should step away, instead he leaned in for another tender kiss. “It was all my pleasure.”

Picking up her cup, she put a little distance between them before taking a sip.

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