Page 40 of An Unexpected Home

He nodded. “Good. Now are we done for the day, or do you have more to do?”

She frowned. “I actually have a lot more paperwork to go over.”

“You stay and do it. I’ve got some errands to run and then we can meet up.”

“Should I come to your place again?”

“I’d love that but if you want, I am happy to come to yours.” Remembering that Will was still out there he said, “You know what, maybe it is better if I do come to you. That way Carly and Mel won’t be alone either.”

“I’m gonna let you be the one to tell them that is why we are staying there. It’ll make for a good show.”

She was right. Those two would hate that he thought they needed protection.

“What if, we just don’t tell them?” He leaned in and kissed her nose.

“No way,” she said and ducked under his arm. “And don’t try to persuade me with sex.”

Knowing she was right, he started to leave. “Should I bring dinner?”

“Mel’s night to cook and I think she has something in the slow cooker.”

“Tell her that I’ll bring dessert. See ya later,” he took four steps out of the office before turning and striding back to her. He gripped her around the waist and gave her the kiss that he’d been thinking about all day.

“Now, I’ll see you later,” he said, letting go and walking away. Without looking at her, he knew he left her stunned and dazed with that kiss. And that was perfectly okay with him.

Chapter 11

Leah was still touching her lips, thinking about that kiss that Brandon had planted on her when Melanie and Carly both walked in.

“I know that look,” Carly said. “Hell, I’ve worn it more than once.”

“Looks like Leah has been on the receiving end of Brandon’s mouth,” Melanie added.

She glared at them both. “How the hell does he do that? Just kiss me and walk away?” she expounded.

“I wish someone would kiss me,” Melanie said. “I’d kill to have that look on my face.”

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