Page 76 of The Marshal


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His grin is naughty when he tugs me even closer.

I am so falling for this man.

THE NEXT MORNING, Saturday, I’m sitting on Jake’s knee watching playful birds fly across the yard.The sun’s high in the sky as we slept in.

I nibble on some sourdough bread toast.

“Was that car here last night?”I lean forward, trying to see who is inside the white vehicle, but it’s impossible due to the dark windows.

“Nope,”

Crunch, crunch, crunch.

His crumbs fall on my breasts, and he brushes them off with a grin.

Idiot.

“Oops, sorry,” he tugs my bra off and sucks one of my nipples.“There, got it all.”

Lovelyidiot.

I glance at the car again and shrug.If anyone is going to spot something untoward and worry about it, Jake will.

He doesn’t seem concerned, so I let it go.

“Okay baby, go pack a bag.We’re staying at my place tonight.I’ve hardly been home.”Jake reminds me.

I leap up, excited to see where he lives and how he lives.I see a bachelor pad but keep my thoughts to myself.

I’m thrilled he’s letting me step into his world.

“Do I need to take cleaning products with me?”I say, not able to help myself.

“I’m offended.”Jake stands, licks his fingers and places his empty plate on the kitchen bench.

“But?”

“But you’ll have to wait and see.Now go get ready, or I will tear off those panties and torture you some more.”

My lips stretch into a smile as I bite the tip of my fingernail, hoping he gets the hint.

His brows arch.

Then he chases me into the bedroom, and it takes two more hours for us to get to his place.

When we arrive, I’m very surprised to see a modest three-bedroom home with two clean bathrooms, a hot tub out back and a fenced yard.He must have a cleaner as all the towels smell fresh, the kitchen is spotless and the lawns mowed.

There’s no way he had time to do all that this week.

Then again, as he said, he’s been at my place almost the entire week.

“So,” I say, flopping down on the gray sofa.“What are you making for dinner, and have your parents confirmed they’re coming next Friday?”

“That’s two questions.”

“Start with the latter.”

“A few of the crew I work with are coming.Not sure about the folks.They haven’t confirmed, so I’ll follow up.”