Love Captures the Heart (Sully Point, Book 3) by Nicole Smith Read Free Book Online Page A

good."
    "Only once a week?"
    They both laughed at his plaintive tone. "Okay, how's
this," she said. "We have a standing 'date' on a night we choose.
Then if either one of us wants to, we can call."
    "That sounds good. And at any time we can talk about
changing things or ending our arrangement," Jason said.
    "Agreed."
    They reached across the table and shook hands.
    "Tonight then?" she asked, feeling excited.
    "Oh yeah," he said in a very definite voice.
    They finished the meal in silence.
    Suddenly Holly said, "We forgot something."
    "What?"
    "Where? Whose place do we go to?"
    "We could trade off I suppose."
    "Yes, that would work. Do you want to come to my place
tonight?" It's good the maid comes today, she thought.
    "All right. You said you're in the Helix?"
    "Yes, apartment 3205."
    "That's a nice view."
    "What time? I mean, do we do dinner? Or will it be
later?"
    "I think it may vary depending on how the day has gone.
Let's play that by ear. Tonight I'll come over around eight-thirty, and I will
have eaten so you don't have to feed me."
    "And if something comes up, just call and let me
know."
    "Yes, I will. But nothing is going to keep me from your
place tonight," he said with a grin.
    She stood up and walked over to put on her jacket. Before
she could, he took it from her hands and helped her into it, one hand lingering
on her shoulder and giving it a gentle squeeze.
    "Tonight then," he said in a low voice.
    "Yes, tonight." She left his office feeling a
quivering inside that had everything to do with anticipation.
    * * * *
    The rest of Jason's day dragged by. Every time he glanced at
his watch he checked to see if it had stopped working.
    He couldn't stop thinking about what was to come. By the
time five-thirty rolled around he couldn't stay another minute in his office.
He was out the door and on his way home at the earliest time of the whole year.
Reaching his apartment he realized there was nothing keeping him from calling
her to change the time.
    His phone rang. He recognized Holly's number on the screen
and smiled. He answered the phone saying, "How about now?"
    "Yes," was all she said. They both hung up.
    As he raced to the elevator he reminded himself that this
feeling of need was not a sign of any involvement. How could it be after they'd
made such a practical agreement?
    Halfway to the Helix he remembered that there was a Chinese
restaurant around the corner from the entrance. He'd been there many times
during work on that building. Scrolling through his phone he found the number
and called in an order. By the time the cab had made it through traffic, he
knew it would be ready.
    He paid his fare and darted from the cab to the restaurant,
then headed to the front doors. The doorman recognized him and gave him a
salute. While he rode the elevator to the thirty-second floor he noticed just
how heavy the bag of Chinese food was and realized he might have ordered half
the menu. He shrugged.
    When Holly opened the door to her apartment, Jason felt time
stop. All the rushing and urgency ended as he saw her smile. "I brought
food."
    "It smells divine."
    He walked in and set it on the kitchen counter. Turning to
her, he said, "I don't want food. I want you. Now."
    She moved closer and molded her body against his. "Then
take me."
    His lips met hers and as he wrapped his arms around her, he
had a moment only to think, 'Home' before picking her up and carrying
her to the bedroom where all thought vanished.
    * * * *
    Holly sat at her dining room table and gazed across a sea of
take-out boxes to Jason. "Who were you planning on feeding, an army?"
    He laughed, relaxed and easy with her. They were both
wearing heavy silk robes. Hers was in a gold that matched her hair, while his
was black. She'd tossed him the robe when they got out of bed to eat. She'd
kept it in her closet for anyone staying over.
    "I wasn't sure what you liked. I figured, get some of
everything."
    She shook her head. "Well, let's dig in. Did you get
any