It Will Always Be You (You Series Book 1)

It Will Always Be You (You Series Book 1) by Tina Ness Read Free Book Online

Book: It Will Always Be You (You Series Book 1) by Tina Ness Read Free Book Online
Authors: Tina Ness
after all that walking Rose and I did while shopping today.
    “Booth okay?” our host asks, looking directly at me. I nod as Peter awkwardly puts his arm around me. The feeling of his hand on my side feels foreign, almost cold, although his hand is warm. It feels nothing like Marshall’s hands upon my sides this afternoon. The searing heat of his hands and his heavenly scent made my blood boil and my clitoris sing.
    We are seated in a booth near the bar. Peter orders a beer. I decide on a Sauvignon Blanc, which I’ve learned pairs well with Mexican food—Gavin was good for something. We both pick up our menus and endure a long minute of silence.
    “Did you get a chance to listen to Jamestown Revival?” Peter says, setting down his menu.
    I suddenly feel guilty. Other than a few moments this morning, I’d not even thought of Peter today. “No, not yet, but I definitely will,” I offer, wishing I had listened so we could have at least one guaranteed conversation topic.
    “I know your taste in music, but tell me a bit about yourself,” he manages to blurt out eagerly.
    What do I tell him? I’m sick of being single. I desperately want to be in a relationship, but it needs to be one with lots of sex to make up for the lack of it in my past relationship of four years to a man who couldn’t love me. I have feelings for a man who likely didn’t know I existed until yesterday and who I have avoided talking to for almost two years because I’m a blubbering coward.
    “Nothing too exciting to tell, really. I’ve lived here my whole life. I’m a manager at Beacon Pointe Resort, although interior design is my passion.” I manage to get all this out in nearly one breath. “How about you?”
    “Well, I grew up in a small town in Florida. Once I graduated, I couldn’t wait to leave. After three years of college, I got my job at the Brewhouse, and I’m also working for my cousin at the absinthe distillery. My parents hoped I’d become a lawyer, but it really wasn’t for me.”
    I swallow hard.
Absinthe distillery? Didn’t Marshall say this morning that he and his buddy owned it, or am I going crazy? Am I on a date with the cousin of the man of my dreams?
    Peter’s face appears puzzled, and I see his throat strain as he swallows. My confusion must have read on my face.
    Thankfully, our drinks show up, saving me from an awkward moment.
    “Would you like to order, or do you need a bit more time?” our bubbly waitress asks.
    “More time, please,” I reply and pick up my menu. “Um, an absinthe distillery?”
    Peter sits up straighter in his seat, sensing my interest. “Yep. It’s a pretty cool job. Absinthe is made from wormwood and other herbs, including anise, so it has a sort of black-licorice flavor. Most of our bottles are 120 proof.”
    I pay no attention to the fact that he just told me the stuff is knock-you-on-your-ass strong but instead proceed to ask, “So you say your cousin owns it?” I pray he will give me some indication of who his cousin is.
    “Yeah, my cousin and a good friend of his do.”
    Come on, Peter, give me more.
I will him with my mind.
    “Our best seller is Sweet Sarah. It goes for $139 a bottle. We ship it all over the world.”
    “Whoa, $139 a bottle?” I grit my teeth. No wonder the Lakeview Penthouse Suite is his room of choice.
    Peter says nothing, just smiles.
    “Sweet Sarah. Such a nice name for something so powerful,” I spit out.
    His face sours a bit. “It’s named after the other owner’s wife.”
    I realize then I’m not totally sure I have scanned Marshall’s hand for a wedding ring. Until yesterday, he usually appeared to be alone.
Is he cheating on his wife and taking his ring off when he comes to the hotel? Why would a man use his wife’s name in this way if he is cheating on her? The words he spoke yesterday at the hotel, “I sure have missed all my beautiful ladies,” flash into my head. Or could it be Marshall is the one who is Peter’s cousin. I can

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