Intercepted by Love: Part 2 (Playing the Field #2) by Rachelle Ayala Read Free Book Online Page A

half closed and fortunately, unaware of the throbbing below his waist.
    Cade emptied his wineglass and pulled himself up onto the sectional sofa. The way Andie’s hair shimmered in the candlelight, fiery with the hues of fallen leaves, made the room glow with a magical wonder he’d known only in the fantasy storybooks one of his foster sisters had read to him.
    If this were a fairy tale, he’d be the orphan who was really a prince, and she’d be the princess who turned out to be a good witch, and after they’d defeated the evil king and queen, they’d live up in the mountains happily ever after.
    Andie finally finished her dessert. Licking her lips and opening her eyes, she turned toward him. “That was heavenly. Thanks for dinner. You really went out of your way.”
    “I’m glad you enjoyed it.” He patted the leather sofa. “Come, sit with me.”
    Her brow furrowed before she climbed off the shag carpet and slid onto the sectional. “I guess we have to talk.”
    “Yes, but if you’re tired from the trip, it can wait until the morning.”
    “No, I’ll never get any sleep wondering what’s going on or not.” She clasped herself by her elbows.
    Cade wanted nothing more than to move over and pull her into his arms, but he’d already gone too far with the kiss, and he couldn’t trust himself. How the heck was he supposed to act when she tempted him so much?
    Nerves he didn’t know he had clanged with alarm, and sweat ringed his neck. He wasn’t good at being a good guy, because he’d always gotten away with being bad, but Andie was different, and he didn’t want to go back to the emptiness of three women in his bed and wanting them gone before he woke.
    “What do you want to talk about?” He folded his hands together and rested his elbows on his knees.
    “For one thing, why am I here? It’s all been so overwhelming. How’d you know my flight and where I’d be? Why’d you bring me to your house?”
    “I arranged it with your boss,” he admitted. “I wanted to surprise you. I thought you’d be happy to see me.”
    “I was shocked.” Andie’s eyes flickered at him before turning away. “And I was happy, but I’m confused. I feel like you’re assuming a lot.”
    “Like how?” Spikes of panic danced on his scalp. “I want us to be friends.”
    “But are we really? We’ve only known each other for about a week, and then you left. To tell you the truth, it feels kind of creepy to be sitting here with you after you practically kidnapped me at the airport.”
    Cade blinked, his throat thickening. It was like she’d forgotten everything they’d said to each other, how they’d declared their love at the ski lodge after a harrowing day of mountain biking down the killer slopes.
    “Isn’t this house better than a hotel? It’s better here for your dog, too.”
    “Well, yes, of course it’s generous of you to offer me a place to stay.” She scooted closer and touched him. Her fingers trailed down his upper arm, over his biceps and squeezed his elbow before resting on his forearm. “But you should have asked or given me the choice back at the airport.”
    Her touch was both comforting and disturbing at the same time. How was he supposed to resist when all he wanted to do was pin her down on the couch and kiss her senseless?
    “You’re always free to leave. I’m not stopping you.” His jaw clenched, and the muscles on his shoulders bunched together. “As I recall, you asked to see the bedroom, and dammit, you kissed me as hard as I kissed you. You’re touching me right now, as if you want me.”
    She jerked her hand back. “We can’t be anything more than friends. I’ll stay because it’s a good place for Gollie, but only if we don’t sleep together.”
    “Can I be honest with you?” He skewered her with narrowed eyes. “You’re a tease, Andie. You practically had an orgasm over the berry sponge cake, and you’re sitting here running your hands all over me. You want me to