your match. Are wedding bells going to ring soon?”
Graham threw a fish at Rand’s head. “Get away from me. Marriage, the furthest thing from my mind. Now, an affair, I can handle.”
Rand had ducked, and the fish hit the ground. “What a way to treat the poor thing.” Rand picked it up and started walking toward his home. “Just remember, Chelsea thought the same, and Dirk brought her around.”
Ignoring him, Graham walked across the yard to his truck. He put his fish in the cooler and swung into his seat. “See you.” Graham found he was anxious to get back. He told himself he was worried about what Gina had done next, but he knew he was lying to himself. He wanted to see her and to smell her special scent. Rand’s words made him uneasy.
The house had an aroma like his mother’s when he stepped inside. Wonderful fragrances of cooking came from the kitchen. He heard Gina humming to a tune on the radio.
He tiptoed to the door and peeked in. Damn, she had on those delectable shorts and that top again. She’d never have managed her sister’s job. Gina didn’t know how to obey an order. She was one of those stubborn women who went right on with their own agenda. He swung around and went out to get his fish. There was a wooden table out back where he cleaned and filleted them. It’d give him time to think about how to handle his much-too-bewitching guest.
* * * *
Gina waited anxiously for Graham to return. Her hands trembled a bit at the thought of his reaction to what she’d done since returning from knitting.
She’d put on the roast and a pot of fresh green beans. Then, being bored, she’d wandered into his man cave. His scent filled the space, and her body reacted, aching for his touch. She had to stop those thoughts. She’d started to walk out when she took another look at the room.
The place was a mess. She’d been trying to think of a way to increase his irritation and frustration. She had enjoyed the outcome from the last episode. But she was playing with fire. She knew it. In spite of her trepidation, she’d straighten the room up, just a bit.
One thing had led to another, and when she saw his manuscript she’d sat down and began to read. Since she had a degree in English, she easily spotted areas needing to be corrected or edited. The time had passed by quickly. She loved his voice and the story.
The ding of the oven brought her back to reality. She hurried out to the kitchen, and now she worried that he’d explode when he got back. And she’d get the brunt of his anger.
“I’m home,” Graham called out. His heavy steps came directly to the kitchen.
Gina gave a sigh of relief. Maybe she could keep him out of the man cave for the evening at least.
“Here’s the fish I caught.” He placed the fillets on the counter. “It’s rinsed and ready to freeze. Something tells me no good cook would have missed buying freezer paper the other day. Just point me to it.”
Gina laughed. “You are too funny. It’s on the back of the first shelf to your left.”
He got out the paper and expertly wrapped portions for two, then put them in the freezer. “There, I’ve earned my dinner for the next few days. How soon is our meal going to be ready?”
“Within minutes, but I can hold it until you shower.”
“I’m sure I smell like fish. I’ll be quick.”
Thank goodness, he wouldn’t have time to visit his favorite room yet. Gina set the table, filled their tea glasses, and carved the roast. She was pouring gravy into the gravy boat when he returned.
His dark hair was damp, and his scent of wood, musk, and leather had her pussy clenching, wanting to feel him deep inside her. Where had this wanton woman come from? She wasn’t anyone Gina knew. Montana and Graham had created a totally different persona in her.
Graham leaned forward and brushed his lips across her mouth. “Are you going to stare at me all evening or feed me?”
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