Page 65 of One Reckless Night

Shawn raised an eyebrow but didn’t argue. “Alright. See you tomorrow.”

I nodded, my eyes flicking to Amelia one last time before I turned and walked out of the cantina. I walked back to my house. I found myself taking it slow, just in case she wanted to walk with me. I was halfway home when I figured out she wasn’t going to run out of the restaurant and come after me.

When I got home, I poured myself another drink and sat on the deck, staring out at the water. The sound of the ocean was soothing. But it did little to calm the storm in my head. What the hell was I doing? I knew what I should do. The logical choice. But damn if I could convince the other half of my brain to follow the logical choice.

I checked the time. It was after ten. I knew the cantina had closed an hour ago. I had a feeling that meant she wasn’t coming. I shouldn’t be surprised. She made it pretty clear at the restaurant she was doing her best to pretend I didn’t exist.

I was about to go to bed when I heard the doorbell. I opened it to find Amelia standing there. Her hair was loose, falling around her shoulders, and her eyes were shadowed. She didn’t say anything, just stepped inside.

I closed the door behind her and couldn’t help but smile. So my gut hadn’t been wrong after all.

I reached for her, my hands sliding around her waist and pulling her close. She stopped me with a hand on my chest and gently pushed me away. I frowned, my brow furrowing. “Amelia?”

She took another step away from me. “You said we needed to work this out tonight. That’s why I’m here.”

“Yes, I did.” I reached for her again.

She shook her head. “You were obviously implying that meant sleeping together again.”

I couldn’t stop the cocky smile. “Don’t act like you didn’t like it. Like you don’t want me.” I leaned forward. “I can smell you, Amelia. I can smell your desire.”

I saw her nostrils flare slightly. She did want me. Her tongue darted out and licked her lips. “I don’t think we should do that again.”

I cocked one eyebrow. “What are you talking about?”

“I came here to tell you we shouldn’t keep doing this,” she said.

Part of me was glad she was trying to pull back. I had always enjoyed the chase.