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Authors: Jeannette Winters
Tags: Romance, Contemporary
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flight. Why don’t we take her for a walk around Central Park?” Drew asked while texting his maid what items to pack away pronto. Better safe than sorry.
“That sounds wonderful. I have always wanted to see it. Believe it or not, this is my first trip to New York.” Katherine smiled. “I think that is a perfect way to start this adventure.”
His last-minute change in plans seemed to kill two birds with one stone. Just the way I like it.
She was exhausted. When Drew suggested a walk in the park, she’d thought maybe five or ten minutes. More than an hour later they arrived back at the limo. KJ could picture herself on a morning sunrise run there. She loved to walk and run, but right now her feet were killing her and all she wanted was to soak them in a hot bubble bath for hours. Next time wear flats. She had tried to drop subtle hints, but Drew never picked up on them. Guess he’s not that observant.
The doors finally opened to his penthouse, and rude or not, the first thing she did was kick off her heels and let out a sigh of relief.
Drew appeared to be searching the room for something before turning back to her. “Why don’t you make yourself at home in here while I get us something cold to drink? What would you like?”
“A bowl and a glass of water,” KJ said. He arched a brow, and she continued with a smile, “The bowl for Blossom, the glass for me.”
The sound of the bowl on the tile in the other room brought Blossom to attention. “Okay, girl.” She bolted from KJ’s side and headed for the kitchen. Now left alone in the living room, there was only one thing she wanted to do. Walking over to the white leather couch, she collapsed into it. Closing her eyes, she regrouped. The last few days had been emotionally strapping. Please let coming here be a wise decision.
“Comfortable?”
KJ was startled by the sound of his voice behind her. Normally she was more alert to her surrounding, yet she hadn’t heard him return. When did I get so jumpy? It wasn’t fear she felt, but when he was close by her senses were heightened. “I think I have jet lag.”
Rubbing her shoulders while standing behind the couch, he said, “Why don’t I show you to the bedroom and you can rest for a while. I have some work I need to get done anyway.”
A short nap sounded heavenly right now. “I would appreciate that.”
He led her to what was obviously the master bedroom. Her luggage had already arrived and was waiting for her. KJ was tempted to ask if there was a guest room, but she wasn’t a child. She knew the score when she’d accepted his offer. No man invites you to stay with him for a few weeks in the spare room. I would be disappointed if he had. If Drew hadn’t just told her he had work to do, she would have invited him to join her on the bed. Unfortunately, it looked like she was on her own.
“I’ll be in the living room with Blossom if you need anything.” Kissing her on the forehead, he added, “Now sleep. We have the entire night ahead of us.”
Hmm, that sounds promising. She watched Blossom follow Drew out of the bedroom before he closed the door. Since when did she start listening to anyone but me? KJ knew her dog was a great judge of character. With her accepting Drew, KJ relaxed even more. Pulling back the comforter she lay on the bed. Oh God, this is soft. What had she expected, a mattress from the bargain basement? Even the sheets were satiny smooth. She wasn’t sure if it was how tired she was, or the bed itself, but within minutes her eyelids closed and she was fast asleep.
Chapter Eight
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K J found sleeping a challenge since returning to the States. Either she couldn’t go to sleep or she would wake every hour in a cold sweat not knowing why. She didn’t know how long she had slept, but when she woke she felt rested and refreshed, two things that had become almost unfamiliar to her. Overseas, she had learned to sleep through the sound of gunfire and shelling. Once home, the
“That sounds wonderful. I have always wanted to see it. Believe it or not, this is my first trip to New York.” Katherine smiled. “I think that is a perfect way to start this adventure.”
His last-minute change in plans seemed to kill two birds with one stone. Just the way I like it.
She was exhausted. When Drew suggested a walk in the park, she’d thought maybe five or ten minutes. More than an hour later they arrived back at the limo. KJ could picture herself on a morning sunrise run there. She loved to walk and run, but right now her feet were killing her and all she wanted was to soak them in a hot bubble bath for hours. Next time wear flats. She had tried to drop subtle hints, but Drew never picked up on them. Guess he’s not that observant.
The doors finally opened to his penthouse, and rude or not, the first thing she did was kick off her heels and let out a sigh of relief.
Drew appeared to be searching the room for something before turning back to her. “Why don’t you make yourself at home in here while I get us something cold to drink? What would you like?”
“A bowl and a glass of water,” KJ said. He arched a brow, and she continued with a smile, “The bowl for Blossom, the glass for me.”
The sound of the bowl on the tile in the other room brought Blossom to attention. “Okay, girl.” She bolted from KJ’s side and headed for the kitchen. Now left alone in the living room, there was only one thing she wanted to do. Walking over to the white leather couch, she collapsed into it. Closing her eyes, she regrouped. The last few days had been emotionally strapping. Please let coming here be a wise decision.
“Comfortable?”
KJ was startled by the sound of his voice behind her. Normally she was more alert to her surrounding, yet she hadn’t heard him return. When did I get so jumpy? It wasn’t fear she felt, but when he was close by her senses were heightened. “I think I have jet lag.”
Rubbing her shoulders while standing behind the couch, he said, “Why don’t I show you to the bedroom and you can rest for a while. I have some work I need to get done anyway.”
A short nap sounded heavenly right now. “I would appreciate that.”
He led her to what was obviously the master bedroom. Her luggage had already arrived and was waiting for her. KJ was tempted to ask if there was a guest room, but she wasn’t a child. She knew the score when she’d accepted his offer. No man invites you to stay with him for a few weeks in the spare room. I would be disappointed if he had. If Drew hadn’t just told her he had work to do, she would have invited him to join her on the bed. Unfortunately, it looked like she was on her own.
“I’ll be in the living room with Blossom if you need anything.” Kissing her on the forehead, he added, “Now sleep. We have the entire night ahead of us.”
Hmm, that sounds promising. She watched Blossom follow Drew out of the bedroom before he closed the door. Since when did she start listening to anyone but me? KJ knew her dog was a great judge of character. With her accepting Drew, KJ relaxed even more. Pulling back the comforter she lay on the bed. Oh God, this is soft. What had she expected, a mattress from the bargain basement? Even the sheets were satiny smooth. She wasn’t sure if it was how tired she was, or the bed itself, but within minutes her eyelids closed and she was fast asleep.
Chapter Eight
‡
K J found sleeping a challenge since returning to the States. Either she couldn’t go to sleep or she would wake every hour in a cold sweat not knowing why. She didn’t know how long she had slept, but when she woke she felt rested and refreshed, two things that had become almost unfamiliar to her. Overseas, she had learned to sleep through the sound of gunfire and shelling. Once home, the
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