Winter Heat, Part 2 by Larissa Emerald

Author:Larissa Emerald [Emerald, Larissa]
Language: eng
Format: epub, mobi
Publisher: Castle Oak Publishing LLC
Published: 2014-09-10T04:00:00+00:00

CHAPTER NINE

Early the next morning, Jared was possibly the first guest on the slopes, which had been his intention. He’d risen at dawn and decided to take the same trail Tiffani had taken. This time on skis—and alone.

He paused at the top of the ski run and stared across the mountain peaks at the morning-kissed blue sky and crisp snow, marveling at the difference a day could make. The foul weather had completely cleared and left behind perfect ski conditions. He breathed out a cloud of moisture on a rapid exhale.

God, the place was still and quiet.

Bending his knees and digging in his ski poles, he thrust into motion, immediately dropping over the ledge and into a steep decline. The air whipped about his face as he cut from side to side down the slope.

Riding the trail felt so good, so free, and he gave himself over to the exhilaration and sheer exertion of blending with the elements. That is, until he reached the site of his sister’s accident. There, he skidded to a stop, pushed up his goggles, and looked around.

In the silence surrounding him, he tried to picture the event that had altered Tiffani’s life so drastically. In his mind’s eye, he visualized her lying crumpled on the snow. The thing was, if she was stretched out there unconscious, then she didn’t even know what transpired, did she? He pictured her no-good fiancé leaving her to travel the remaining course and call ski patrol. Once they arrived, they summoned paramedics who airlifted her to a Denver hospital.

Which led to the question he was really wondering about: what had happened to her skis? Given the nature of Kelsey’s recent mishap with the snowmobile, he had the inclination to examine his sister’s skis. And he still needed to find out if she used her own equipment or borrowed from the resort. With that thought, he had the weirdest sensation in his gut.

As his vision skimmed the pristine white snow and tranquil scene surrounding him, it was difficult to believe nefarious deeds could be at play here. He had to face it—he was no detective. But then again he always followed his instincts. Always.

When he got back to the Chalet, he’d check on Tiff’s damn skis.

Repositioning his goggles, he dug his poles into the snow and pushed off, resuming his downward trek. As he passed the spot where he and Kelsey had weathered the storm, a decided longing hit him square in the chest and radiated to his groin. He so wanted to do that again with her, only next time, next time he would finish what they’d started. His cock gave a furious kick of interest at the thought.

He angled his skis for a quicker descent, attacking the course with more fervor and zest than was wise. But, hell, he was anxious to be finished with his business and move on to the pleasurable task of getting to know Kelsey better. Much better.

* * *

It figured that the first man who rang her chimes in, like, ever, was someone she had a conflict of interest with.

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