Catch Me (The Winters Family Series: Book 1) by Terra Kelly Read Free Book Online Page A

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    CHAPTER 6
     
     
     
    There was a soft hum next to her ear as Isabel started to wake up.  Before she opened her eyes, she took in her surroundings.  The first thing she felt, two strong arms were wrapped around her.  The hum was the faint sounds Drew made every time he took in a breath.  Isabel loved the sounds he made, loved being tucked into his warm embrace.  She very slowly opened her eyes, looked up and smiled.  Drew's head was resting on the pillow, Isabel's head was resting  on his warm muscular chest.  She snuggled closer to him, and tucked her head into the side of his neck.
     
    Drew kept his eyes closed, made a very male sound of approval.  Then wrapped his arms tighter around her. "Good morning, Gorgeous."
    Isabel moved her hands down his chest, "Mmmmmm... I could stay right here, just like this all day."
    Both of them were startled by the sound of a phone.  Drew reacted quickly, sat up, and reached for his phone.  "Yeah?"
    Danny was on the other end, "Sorry man, house fire... we need your help." That's all he had to say. Danny gave him the address and Drew sat up, "I'll be right there."
    He hung up the phone and looked down at Isabel laying on her side, with her creamy, luscious skin and smiled, "I'm sorry, there's a fire... I have to go- but damn do you make it difficult for me to leave.  Can I come by and see you later?"
    Isabel smiled, "I'll be here.  I have a few things I should take care of today,"  playfully pushing his chest, "you know, since I was distracted yesterday."
    Drew just laughed, bent down and kissed her softly, "Sounds perfect, Sweet Izzy!"
     
     
    Isabel tried to go back to sleep after Drew left, but she was missing his warm arms around her. She decided making bread was the best solution.
    She took a long, hot shower, tied her hair up in a messy bun, and bypassed the make-up. Today was all about comfort, so she threw on cotton shorts and a simple v-neck cotton tee, and headed into the kitchen.
    She loved her tiny kitchen.  The big window over the sink had such an amazing view of the ocean.  The room was bright, cheerful, and oh, so inviting.
    Growing up, Isabel loved making homemade bread with her Mom.  She would stand on a stool at the counter and help mix the ingredients together.  There was something about homemade bread, and the smell of the yeast as the dough was rising.
    When she was in the kitchen, she felt balance, she was in her happy place.  Since Drew would be back later, she decided it would be fun to make a homemade meal.
    She pulled out flour, some fast-acting yeast, white sugar, dried herbs, and some canola oil.  For a fun addition, she grabbed some vegetables.  She decided a slice of bread with diced roasted vegetables mixed in, would be so good slathered with butter.
    She spent the morning in her little kitchen bringing together all the ingredients for her roasted veggie bread.  She was having fun releasing some excess energy while kneading the dough. Once the dough was baking, she looked through her cupboards, trying to get inspired by any ingredient.  She knew Drew would be tired when he came home, so dinner should be simple.
    She decided to make a roasted chicken salad, it would compliment the bread perfectly.  Then maybe a green leaf salad on the side.  Since everything seemed a little too healthy, she wanted to balance it out.  On the door of her freezer she had some cherry chocolate chip ice cream, perfect!
    She was just mixing the ingredients for the chicken salad when her phone started ringing.  She looked down and smiled, it was Shawna.  "Hey you!"
     
    "Hey yourself, lady.  So, usually I would just drop by unannounced, BUT since this was a special weekend."
    Isabel laughed, "Very funny.  Are you in the neighborhood?  You totally need to come over."
    About two minutes later there was a knock at her door.  Isabel was laughing as she opened the door.  "Seriously, you could've just