Taming McGruff (Book 3, Once Upon A Romance Series) by LeClair Laurie

Author:LeClair, Laurie [LeClair, Laurie]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Laurie LeClair
Published: 2013-09-26T00:00:00+00:00

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Sensing her nervousness when they entered his house later that night, he said, “I have a surprise for you.”

“Another one?” She shivered. Gingerly, she removed the crown of flowers and placed them on the kitchen counter, and then fluffed her hair.

“You’ll like this one,” he assured her.

“I’ve liked all of them so far.”

He held out his hand to her. With a slight hesitation, she took it. He laced his fingers through her cold ones, realizing she’d begun to tremble. His heart hitched.

But his body hummed with anticipation at the night to come. He wanted her. The ache had grown beyond comprehension. “I don’t bite,” he said softly, pointing out she may be holding his hand while walking to his study, but she kept nearly two feet between them.

She sighed. “I’m scared,” she admitted. “I’ve never been with a man before.”

How could he ease her anxiety? “Well, you’ve already slept with me. First night we met. A little presumptuous of you, too, don’t you think?”

Her gasp, followed by a chuckle and her swatting his arm, convinced him he’d said the right thing. “You are so bad. It wasn’t like that and you know it.”

“That’s my story and I’m sticking to it.”

“Why, Griffin James, you’re trying to be funny.”

“It’s a natural gift.”

They both laughed at the absurdity of that.

“Ready?” he asked, standing in the darkened doorway of his study.

“I think so.”

Griff reached out and flicked on the stark overhead light. He watched her face.

“No way,” she said, putting her hands over her mouth. “A pink chair?”

“And ottoman.”

Rushing to it, she asked, “Is it mine?” She brushed the back of it and looked up at him as he strolled toward her.

“Well, Pixie, it isn’t mine. Pink’s not my color.”

Priscilla went to him, throwing her arms around his neck and hugging him close. “Griff, how did you know? It’s perfect. I love it. Thank you so much.”

Griff held her tightly, picking her up off the floor. He stared into her eyes. Warmth and something more shone there. It was his turn to gasp. “Since you’ll be living here now, I thought you’d need your own chair in my study.”

Tears gathered in her eyes. “You are such a surprise, Mr. James. I’m a little sad to see my McGruff leave, though.”

“Oh, he’s still there.” More than you’ll ever realize.

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