Ray of Love (Lifestyle by Design Book 3) by Miranda P. Charles Read Free Book Online

of red tulips - one of her favourites - and a bottle of wine.
    "Hi," she said, wiping her hands with a tea towel. "Sorry, but dinner won't be ready for another forty-five minutes, at least. I started late," she said apologetically.
    "No worries. I'm not in any hurry. Take your time." He put the bottle of wine down on the kitchen counter.
    She smiled at him and eyed the colourful arrangement he was still holding. "Are those for me? They're beautiful. You know I love tulips, right?" She was surprised when he moved his hand away to stop her from reaching them.
    "No flowers for you until I get my hello kiss," he said with a sexy grin.
    She smiled and bit her bottom lip before raising her mouth to meet his. His lips were soft and his tongue was gentle but in just a second, it roused the seductress in her that had been looking forward to this night to the nth degree.
    The last time they saw each other he made her wet and wanting, then left her unfulfilled. Well, that wouldn't happen tonight.
    What's more, this seductress would make him beg.
    She broke the kiss just as she felt him deepen it. Grabbing the bouquet, she ran a finger along his jawline as she said, "Thank you." She turned her back to him to fetch her vase from a cupboard and heard his appreciative whistle.
    "That dress is stunning on you, Faye."
    She glanced at him with a flirty smile. "Thanks. Wait 'til I take my apron off."
    She was glad she took the time to put her hair up. It gave Ray an eyeful of her bare, smooth back. And, oh yeah, she was sure he could tell she wasn't wearing a bra.
    "Do you want to open that bottle you brought with you?" she asked him as she put the flowers in water.
    "Sure."
    "There are wine glasses in that cupboard over there."
    She went back to her dinner preparations as Ray poured them a glass of red.
    "What are you making?"
    "Thai red chicken curry and beef stir fry."
    "Oh, yum. Did I mention to you I love Thai food?"
    "Yes, you did," she laughed. That was one of the things he shared with her during their last date.
    "Well," Ray said as he handed her her drink, "here's to a wonderful night with great food and beautiful company."
    She clinked her glass with his and took a sip, holding his gaze. "Hmm. Nice." She leaned forward to place a light kiss on his lips. "Hmm," she repeated as she licked his lower lip. "Nice."
    Ray let out a soft growl, crushed her to him and plunged his tongue into her mouth.   Moisture pooled between her thighs. She savoured his kiss for a few seconds before reluctantly pulling back. "I have to get back to my cooking or we won't get to eat tonight."
    Ray exhaled harshly and released her. "Can I help you?"
    She forced herself to turn away from him. "Do you cook?"
    "Uh, sometimes. But it's much easier for me to eat out."
    "You can just watch me. I work faster when I do it by myself."
    Ray perched himself on the bar stool by the breakfast nook, leaning casually and looking irresistibly handsome.
    "Did you come home late from work today?" he asked.
    "No. I left the office at exactly five o'clock. But I took my sweet time selecting an outfit to wear and then I found out I didn't have all the ingredients I need so I had to go to the shops. My brother was here on Tuesday. He helped himself to my groceries and I didn't ask him what he took."
    "I love your red dress, from what I can see of it. I can't wait for you to take your apron off."
    Faye faltered with the chopping of the vegetables. Ray's low, seductive tone heated her up as her body clenched involuntarily.
    Damn it! I want to be the seducer tonight, not the one being seduced.  
    She gave him a sultry look. "Well, you'll have to wait. If you're good while I cook, I might even let you untie it for me."
    He smiled at her, his stare hot and provocative. "If that's the reward, then I better be good."
    "If you're better than good," she said huskily, "you'll get something even better."
    "Like what?"
    "A very special dessert," she replied with a wink.
    Ray's face split into