Pyramids and Promises (Omega Mu Alpha Brothers Book 2) by Kimberly Loth Read Free Book Online Page A

spirit.”
    Conner cracked open his eyes. Jessica was pressed up against him, and her cheeks were flushed. She was so caught up in her own story she probably didn’t realize how close to him she’d gotten.
    The overwhelming need to kiss her threatened to drown him again. Only a few inches separated them. He slid his hand down and intertwined his fingers with hers.
    She popped her eyes opened, and her cheeks turned a lovely shade of pink that he could barely see in the dim light of the tomb.
    “So you see, not just any old tomb.” She leaned back a little. Her eyes were bright, brighter than they should have been in the gloom.
    “I see your point.” He smiled.
    “Then my work here is done.” She stepped away. Warm, dry air filled the space where she had just been, and the spell she’d cast over Conner broke. They both took a deep breath. Conner scraped his hand through his hair, and Jessica fiddled with her guide book.
    “Let’s go find the sun.” Conner had enough of the dead for the day.
    Jessica was all smiles when they left King Tut’s tomb. There was an extra bounce in her step as they walked back to the car.
    “Well, I can cross that off my bucket list. Though, I have to admit it wasn’t as grand as I was expecting. If you’re trying to get me to fall in love with this place, you aren’t off to a very good start.”
    “You didn’t exactly pick a good starting point. And you were singing a different tune two hours ago in the balloon, and just now, in the Tut tomb.”
    The driver opened the door, but instead of getting in, Jessica turned to him.
    “True, there have been a few amazing things. So then, it’s your turn. Show me something you think is spectacular.”
    He grabbed her hand and pulled her close to him. “We could go to my room. Lots of spectacular things there.”
    “You flirt.” She laughed and pushed off his chest.
    He wasn’t sure what he expected her reaction to be. Embarrassment maybe. Anger. Indifference. But he found he liked pushing her. Her emotions were wild and open. So very different from Nour. Jessica never disappointed him.
    “You’d love it.” He winked at her. “Much better than some dead guys.”
    She gave him a half grin and leaned close, making his blood boil. There was a light smattering of freckles on her nose that drove him wild. He wanted to see if they were all over her body.
    “If it was that incredible, you would’ve shown me last night.” Her breath across his cheek nearly drove him to kiss her right there beside the car. He didn’t care who was standing around.
    “Seriously, if the Valley of the Kings is here, then there has to be other cool things here too.” She straightened and cleared her throat. The little seductress! And she’d called him the flirt.
    Conner grinned. “Fine. But if you want to see some of the other things, then we have to stay another night. Are you up for that?”
    “Sure. But I’d like to head back early tomorrow. I don’t want to be too tired for my first day at work.”
    “Of course. We’ll go see an alabaster factory, visit the Luxor Temple, and see the sound and light show tonight.” He thought for a few seconds. He’d plan something cool for breakfast the next morning too, but he wouldn’t tell her about that.
    They spent the afternoon seeing the sights. Jessica was the perfect tourist, genuinely awed by the places he took her. The Luxor Temple was a huge hit. Even he had to admit it was pretty cool. And she wouldn’t put that stupid selfie stick away. He wondered how many pictures she’d post of him on her Facebook page.
    In the middle of the temple, she stood up on her tiptoes and whispered in his ear. “Close your eyes, count to ten, and come find me.” Then she took off, weaving in between all the columns. There were probably a hundred of them in the room, all with a six-foot diameter. He’d never find her.
    But he did as she told him. Life would certainly not be dull with her around. It took him a full