The Substitute Wife by Barbara McMahon

Author:Barbara McMahon
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Harlequin
Published: 2013-12-15T00:00:00+00:00

CHAPTER SIX

DEANNA awoke Sunday morning aware it was the first day since she’d moved to the Masters’ place that she was not responsible for the girls. Delighting in the knowledge, and the unexpected sense of freedom, she planned all she’d do on her day off.

First, she’d treat herself to breakfast at the restaurant near her aunts’ retirement home that offered dining on the terrace overlooking the water. She’d buy the Sunday paper and take her time reading, eating and enjoying quiet time alone.

Then she’d pick up her aunts and drive them to church in their former neighborhood. They’d all like to see old friends. Maybe they could stop for lunch at the cafeteria near the university. She’d call Judy after seeing her aunts home to see if she wanted to go to a movie.

With the entire day ahead of her, Deanna took her time getting dressed. Before she was ready, she heard her charges thundering down the stairs. Smiling, she wondered again how two such dainty little girls could sometimes make such a racket.

In deference to the warm weather, she wore a cheerful primrose yellow sundress. White sandals showed off the pale pink polish on her toes. She pulled back her hair to allow her neck to stay cool. She would stop by the kitchen on her way out, to let Jay know she was leaving and to tell the girls goodbye.

When she walked in, Amy and Courtney were seated at the kitchen table eating cereal. Jay stood by the counter, pouring himself a cup of coffee. Her breath caught for a moment when she first saw him. He wore shorts and a sleeveless T-shirt. The muscles of his obviously fit body were clearly displayed again. Sleek and masculine, he embodied all she’d ever imagined in the perfect male physique.

Once more her fingers itched to sketch him in some pagan pose, displaying all the masculine beauty of his form. But a slow curl of heat deep within also had her imagining more than just sketching him.

She’d like to run her fingertips over every inch of him. Touch him, caress him, taste him. Explore the difference between his body and hers. Venture into a new realm of physical sensation as she discovered what it would be like to give in to the awareness that built every moment they were together.

Taking a deep breath she smiled, hoping it looked somewhat friendly and non-revealing!

He heard her intake and looked up. His eyes darkened slightly as he narrowed them, letting his gaze move from her face down her body. Deanna felt as if he’d touched her, heat spiraling through her in direct path of his gaze.

“I’m off now,” she said as the seconds began to tick by.

He nodded.

“Where are you going?” Courtney asked.

“It’s Deanna’s day off. She’s going out and where is not your business,” Jay said, turning to his daughter. “You and Amy finish eating.”

“I want to go.”

“You can’t. Deanna gets some time to herself.”

“You’ll be all right?” Deanna asked, suddenly hesitant to leave.

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