Really, I don't know how to thank you. The day was wonderful, the evening was perfect. And you're exceptionally well behaved." She grinned at him. "Don't give me too much credit. It's all part of a devious plan." "Oh?" "Absolutely. If I can show you a good time, make you feel safe and comfortable, then maybe when you're ready, I'll have a chance." He smiled at her. She tilted her head and looked at him with a sweet smile and glowing eyes. "You're absolutely wonderful." He shied a bit at the compliment and dropped his gaze, laughing softly. "Well, I've never had an interest in a widow with a baby before and I'm finding it has its difficult points." "Oh?" He threaded a hand under her hair and around her neck. "Oh, yeah. For one thing, you just smell so damn good. If your situation was different, you might have to beat me off with a club. I have a giant crush on you." "Maybe I shouldn't have done this," she said, but she didn't pull away from his hand. "I'd hate to lead you on…." "Come on, it's not your fault if I have a crush and a desperate need to try to impress you. Don't you have enough baggage without taking on mine?" "Well, I'm impressed," she said softly. She leaned toward him and put a gentle kiss on his cheek. "I just don't want to let you down." Their eyes locked and for a moment they were suspended there. And then he slowly pulled her toward him. He was going to kiss her and she was going to let him. But then the baby started to snuffle in the crib and whimper. She pulled back with a smile. "That's my call," she said quietly. "Thank you for a lovely day. And for being such a dear man, for understanding so much." "Sure," he said, removing his hand. "I wouldn't want it any other way." "Good night, Cameron." *
( Robyn Carr )
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