Summer Magic by Alers Rochelle

Author:Alers, Rochelle [Alers, Rochelle]
Language: eng
Format: mobi, epub
ISBN: 9781583140123
Publisher: Rochelle Alers
Published: 1999-05-01T00:00:00+00:00

She and Logan found themselves at different tables every hour throughout the afternoon, as it was a mandated Marble Island Independence Day ritual to acquaint themselves with all of the permanent and vacationing residents.

Around seven many of the younger parents left, taking their youngsters and toddlers home as the sun began its slow descent. A DJ arrived and set up his equipment under the tent, while a clean-up committee made quick work of removing discarded food and other debris, while Caryn marveled at how quickly the time had passed.

Glancing down at her blue and white striped cotton slacks, she winced. They were stained with a variety of foodstuffs, while her white blouse was covered with smudges of chocolate from a brownie held by a toddler who had crawled onto her lap. Shrugging a shoulder, she realized it was too late to go back to the house and change.

The familiar strands of a popular ballad came through the powerful speakers, followed by the distinctive mellifluent voice of Frank Sinatra singing “Witchcraft.”

Caryn felt heat behind her, and she inhaled the now familiar fragrance of the aftershave belonging to the man with whom she was sharing a house. Closing her eyes, she leaned back against his chest, humming softly. His arm circled her waist, holding her firmly.

“You’re a very smooth liar, Logan.” Her soft voice feathered around him like a cloaking fog.

“And so are you, Caryn,” he countered. “Logan Edwards?”

She chuckled softly. “And I suppose that makes us even?”

“For me it does. Now, may I have this dance, wife?”

Turning slowly, she studied his smiling face. “Yes, you may, husband.”

Taking her hand, he led her out of the tent and onto the grassy lawn. He pulled her against his body, molding her to his length. She closed her eyes, melting into his strength. Other couples joined in the dancing as a magical curtain descended on Marble Island and all who inhabited it.

“Thank you for not revealing who I am,” he whispered close to her ear.

“You’re welcome,” she whispered back. “I’m usually not such an accomplished liar, but I didn’t know what else to say when Elaine asked your full name. And I suppose perpetuating the lie came in handy because you were about to be plucked royally by two Big Apple divas.”

Pulling back, he squinted down at her. “What are you talking about?”

“Shevonne and Mandisa. They want you.”

He snorted, shaking his head. “They don’t want me.”

“Don’t they, Logan?”

“No, they don’t.”

“Are you blind? Didn’t you see Miss Mandisa Leonard eat you up with her eyes?”

Tightening his grip on her waist, he pulled her closer. “No,” he repeated in a quiet tone. “I can’t even remember what she looks like.”

He’d told her the truth. In fact, he hadn’t paid much attention to any of the women on the island except the one in his arms. Introducing her as his wife had come as natural as breathing. And it was after the words were out, he’d wondered if his life would’ve taken a different turn if he’d been engaged to Caryn instead of Nina.

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