Dangerous Promise by Gwendolyn Cease by Gwendolyn Cease Read Free Book Online

you.”
    “No, I just got home. Everything’s good.” He rolled onto his back to give his cock some relief. No one had ever cranked him up like this woman did.
    “I talked to the girls, and they’re really excited about tonight. If the invitation is still open, I mean.”
    “Hell yeah, it is,” he said, sitting up. “I’m really looking forward to seeing all of you. So can I pick you all up or meet you?”
    She hesitated just a second and finally spoke. “If it’s okay, we’ll just meet you. The girls both have booster seats, and it’s kind of a pain to switch vehicles with them.”
    “It’s good. What about the Italian place near the bookstore? It has a wide selection and the food’s good.”
    She laughed. “That’s the girls’ favorite restaurant.”
    “Is six good for you all or is it too late?” He crossed his fingers hoping she’d say it was fine. Any earlier and he’d be hard pressed to miss the effects of the sun. Even with the heavy cloud cover, it could burn him.
    “No, six is good for us. We usually don’t eat until that time anyway.”
    “I’m really looking forward to seeing you.”
    “Me, too,” she said softly in his ear. “Well, I’d better go so you can get some sleep.”
    When the call disconnected, Grimm tossed the phone on his bed and wondered what the hell he was going to do until six that night. Because after listening to Kate’s voice whisper in his ear, sleeping was the last thought on his mind.

 
    Chapter Four
     
     
     
    Kate pulled into the parking lot of the restaurant, and her heart sped up. Also, her palms were sweaty and her breathing was shallow and fast. Hell, she had to get ahold of herself. He was just some guy that she barely knew, and they were meeting for dinner. It wasn’t like a date since the girls were along. It was just two people who knew one another casually, eating together.
    She rolled her eyes. No matter what she told herself, her heart thought of it as a date. And since she hadn’t been on one of those in forever, she was nervous. Thankfully, the girls didn’t let her dwell on anything too long, since they needed to be helped out of their seats. They were so excited, not only were they having dinner with Grimm, but also eating at their favorite restaurant. Olivia had spent the entire day asking the time and how long it was before they left. Abby had changed her outfit no less than three times finally settling on a dark plaid skirt, red sweater, black leggings and the glittery red shoes she’d worn for Halloween when she dressed as Dorothy.
    The kid’s way more put together than I am , Kate thought, as she climbed out of the car.
    They walked toward the restaurant and Grimm was already waiting for them. He looked so good, she thought, with black dress pants and a gray shirt that matched his eyes. Over that he had a long, black coat that could have been leather, something Kate could only dream of. She glanced down at her own black pants and blue sweater and wished she’d worn a dress. She hadn’t wanted to seem too dressed up or eager and had dumped that for the outfit she had on.
    Grimm smiled and approached them. He handed the girls each a flower then gave Kate a bouquet of mixed blooms that included soft pink roses. The girls chattered excitedly, and Kate smelled her small slice of spring.
    “Do you like them?” he asked softly.
    “I love them. Thank you so much.” Saying this, she leaned up and kissed him on the cheek. He smiled and brushed his lips softly against hers.
    He ushered them into the restaurant as Olivia and Abby filled him in on everything they’d done since the night before. They were shown to a quiet table in the back, and the girls climbed into the booth, leaving Kate to sit beside Grimm. The girls shrugged out of their coats, and Kate hung them on the hooks right off the booth. As she moved to take her coat off, Grimm grasped it and slid it down her arms. The brush of his hand on her arm was like a hot brand, and