The Lumberjack Effect by J W Ashley

Author:J W Ashley [Ashley, J W]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Literary Escape Publications
Published: 2019-11-03T16:00:00+00:00

“I think he was going to kiss me,” Lena whispered into the phone.

“I told you so,” Claudia responded. “And you were so worried.”

“Claudia, this is serious.”

“Why?”

“I don’t know. Because if he sees me naked he will probably scream and run away.”

“Oh, don’t be crazy.”

“How’s that crazy? You haven’t seen me naked.”

“You almost shared a kiss. Almost, Lena. So stop panicking. Besides, you have nothing to worry about. You’re a hottie with a body and you should know it.”

“I’ve pushed a human out of me. I have stretch marks and flab in places I didn’t used to.”

“You’re fit and healthy so shut up.”

“I don’t even know why I called you.” She sat on the edge of the bed, replaying the moment again in her head.

“Because you needed my infinite wisdom. Listen, Lena, have a good weekend and whatever you want to happen will happen, okay?”

“I guess.”

There was a knock on the door, so she whispered hurriedly, “I have to go. I’ll call you later.”

“Bye, biotch, love you.”

“Love you too.” She disconnected the phone and pulled the door open.

Graham stood on the other side. “Want to go for a swim?”

She laughed. “Sure. If you send Becca in, I’ll get her into her suit.”

“Great, she said yes!” he called out to Becca, who came running.

“Swim, swim, swim!” She bounced, sending her ponytail dancing on the back of her head.

“We’ll be out in a minute.”

“Sounds good.” He turned and left, and Lena closed the door.

She helped Becca into the seahorse-covered one, before staring down at her own.

What the hell was she supposed to do with that? She pulled it on and took a deep breath before turning to look in the mirror. Her stomach was no longer completely flat, but had a small bump where she’d gained a few pounds over the years. Stretch marks spanned across it, and she touched the marred skin sadly. No damn way was he going to see her in this.

She pulled her cover-up over the top and headed outside with a bottle of sunscreen for Becca.

They stepped onto the back porch, and Lena sucked in a breath.

Graham knelt next to a large in-ground pool, sweat already beading on his bare skin. He was in swim trunks, and only swim trunks. His shirt had been removed, and when he stood and turned around, she saw he’d added a few more tattoos to the ones on the front he’d had back when she’d known him.

Hair dusted his broad chest, and his toned stomach made her even more self-conscious. He was a demonstration of absolute perfection, and it made her yearn for his touch. For the way he used to make her feel when they were behind closed doors.

“Ready, baby?” he asked Becca, who was regarding the pool with both fascination and terror.

She nodded, and he reached for a child’s swim jacket slung on a chair. “I hope this is the right thing. The lady at the store said it would work for her age.”

Lena couldn’t do anything but nod. She

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