“Oh, I thought I’d ask you to come to my place to go horseback riding.” He walked toward her.
“I’d love that.” She smiled.
“It won’t ruin your lazy day?” He raised an eyebrow.
Skylar slipped her arms around his waist. “Not if I’m with you.”
Rawley chuckled. “Good answer.” He kissed her forehead, his lips lingering against her skin. “I’ll text my address. Come out around eleven and we can spend the day together.”
“Alright.” Her fingers traced patterns on his back.
“I’ll talk to you soon, sweetheart.” He kissed her lips again, slowly this time. “Sleep well.”
“Goodnight, Rawley.” Her voice sounded breathless, but that was how he made her feel.
He opened the door, stepped onto the porch, then looked back at her. “Lock the door.”
She nodded, closed the door and turned the lock. She smiled as she listened to his truck start up, then drive away, then she headed for the shower, hating the thought of washing any of Rawley’s scent from her body.
Chapter Seven
The first thing Skylar did when she woke up Sunday morning was grab her phone from the nightstand, her fingers still tingling from last night with Rawley. Sunlight streamed through the half-open blinds, casting golden stripes across her rumpled comforter as she typed a message to Ryan.
Good morning!She watched the screen, biting her lower lip in anticipation. When the gray bubbles appeared, a smile spread across her face.
Hi. How is your lazy Sunday going so far?
It’s only nine, Ryan.Skylar laughed, the sound echoing in her quiet bedroom.
Did you just get up?
About an hour ago. I had trouble sleeping. Her toes curled against the cool cotton sheets as she typed.
Why? Didn’t dinner go well?
Skylar’s cheeks flushed hot as she replied,As Rawley said, we enjoyed dinner, but dessert… damn.She sent it with a grin, then waited, drumming her freshly manicured nails against the phone case. When Ryan’s message finally appeared, Skylar laughed.
Dessert? Is that what you’re calling it now? So, how was it?
The best ever. It was so hot, Ryan. I’m in trouble now because if this doesn’t work out, he has already ruined other men for me.She pressed her face into the pillow beside hers, inhaling the lingering scent of Rawley’s aftershave.
I’m so happy for you! When you have chemistry it’s always good.
You and Seth do. I see it when he’s close to you and you’re all googly eyed.
“Excuse me? I do not do... googly eyes.”
Skylar laughed, stretching her legs out across the tangled sheets.I’m going to his place around eleven to go horseback riding. I cannot wait.
I bet. I hope you have a great time with him.
Me too. I couldn’t wait to tell you. I almost sent you a text last night after he left.
He didn’t spend the night?
No, he has two dogs he had to get home to.
I can understand that. Let me know how today goes.
