Silver Fake: A Hot Over 40 Romance (Tempted in Texas Book 2) by Stella Banks

Author:Stella Banks [Banks, Stella]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Batticus Books
Published: 2023-10-13T16:00:00+00:00

Glancing at the clock on the dashboard of my car, I groan. It's almost two in the morning.

Lisa is probably already asleep by now. She didn't text to let me know she made it back to Denise's, and even though it's ridiculous, I can't ignore how much that hurts. I was on the verge of asking her to stay with me. I've never wanted anything more than to take her to my bed tonight, but it's way too late for that to happen.

As I drive through the quiet streets of Barton Beach, I can still feel her lips on mine. The way she tasted and how amazing it felt to hold her against me as we swayed on the dance floor. It didn't matter that there were hundreds of people there. It was just Lisa and me in those moments, and I could have kissed her forever.

When I get back to the hotel, I head upstairs to my room, trying to be quiet so I don't wake the other guests. I can see the light is on as I walk in, but I figure we must have left it on as we rushed out the door earlier to make it downstairs to the wedding.

When I step inside, my heart stops.

Lisa is sleeping peacefully on the couch, still wearing the beautiful dress she had on for the wedding.

Her heels are discarded at the end of the couch, and her eyes meet mine as soon as I step into the space. Her eyes have so much emotion that it takes my breath away for a moment and makes the pain in my chest swell to new heights.

"Hey," she says as she sits up and gives me a sleepy yawn. "You're back."

I'm so surprised that all I can do is blink at her. "I thought you were going back to Denise's house."

"I did go back there at first," she says a little sheepishly. “But I couldn't stop worrying about your mom or you. I couldn't let you come back to an empty room to deal with all of that by yourself, so I had Denise bring me back to wait for you."

At her words, I feel the world practically tilt under my feet, stirring a potent mix of surprise, gratitude, and some other feeling I can't quite name that sends my heart racing.

I swallow hard.

"You came back to wait for me?"

Lisa chuckles, shaking her head. "Denise tried to talk me out of it, but I knew it was the right thing to do. How is your mom?”

There's a lump forming in my throat. But somehow I manage to say, "Stable. They're running a few more tests, but it looks like she's going to be okay. She had an allergic reaction from her essential oils. The doctors put her on meds to counteract it. She should be home tomorrow."

"I'm glad. I was really worried."

She picks a plate up from the table beside the couch. "I know it's silly, but I got you some of the wedding cake.

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