Romance: Young Adult Romance: The Perfect Game (A Highschool Football Romance) (Bad Boy Nerd New Adult Romance) by Stella White Read Free Book Online Page B

cleavage. All he wanted to do was rip the dress off, throw her on the bed and take her. ''I'm grateful to you. This is a very relaxing place to rest. But I don't want you to get the wrong idea. I'm not here to share your bed. I hope you understand.''
    He smiled at her. He loved her resistance. So many of the others had just laid down and spread their legs in the belief that that's what would keep Colten interested. But it wasn't. He needed sport. He needed a chase, someone to say no to him. He knew he'd get what he wanted from her in the end. The only question was when.
    ''Sure. Of course, I understand,'' he replied. ''Anything else would be unprofessional. Freshen up and I'll show you around. Come downstairs when you're ready.''
    Avaline took a shower in the en-suite and dressed in a pair of shorts and a yellow blouse. She tied her hair in a ponytail and decided not to bother with makeup. Colten heard her coming down the stairs and shouted to her. ''I'm here.''
    Avaline followed the sound of his voice. It took her down a corridor and into a small room that was breathtakingly beautiful. It was a sort of conservatory but used as an office. There were pictures of buildings she assumed Colten owned on the walls, and a superb view of the yard. The water in the pool, which was just outside the doors, reflected the evening sunshine onto the ceiling, making a wonderful shimmering effect.
    ''Oh it's lovely here,'' Avaline said.
    ''It's even better with a glass of wine.'' He rang a bell and a tall man appeared. ''A bottle of Rojo please Edwin.''
    ''Jesus. Is he a butler?'' she asked open mouthed when Edwin had gone.
    ''I suppose so. He's Dutch and as gay as they come. I've got a cook as well.''
    Colten opened the doors and stepped outside. ''It's been damn hot today, but it's great now,'' he said. ''Come and sit here by the pool.''
    Avaline sat down on a rattan garden sofa and looked across the yard. It was simply the most beautiful place she'd ever been to . Not that she'd made a habit of visiting expensive houses before. Edwin arrived with the wine and poured them a large glass.
    ''I think I'll cool off a bit,'' Colten said. Without a care in the world, he began to undress in front of her. She took a sip of wine and sighed as she felt its relaxing effect. When Colten took off his shirt, she stared at him. Gorgeous muscles, dark skin and a smooth chest with a hint of hair around his navel. She couldn't bear to watch as he slipped his pants off. When he stepped from the dark material, all that was left was a pair of tight fitting shorts and the most impressive male behind she'd ever seen. He walked around the pool and stood on the diving board. No Olympian had a better body; she thought as he raised his arms and dived into the pool. When he reached her end of the pool, he stopped and grinned. ''Coming in?''
    ''No. I'm fine here with my wine.'' Until that moment, she'd been amused by his flirty behavior. But now it was more. He'd undressed in front of her, knowing full well that it was bound to turn her on. Add the wine and it was a very dangerous cocktail indeed. Be strong, don't give him what he wants. Christ, you've only been working for him for a day. Who does he think he is?
    Colten swam a few lengths and pulled himself out of the pool. As he did so, she saw the large muscles in his back flex. When he walked toward her, she saw a faint hint of a six pack. She didn't like body builder types but men with well-defined muscles, just like he had. He was dripping when he stood next to her to take a gulp of wine. Water was running down his chest and dripping onto the floor via the considerable bulge in his shorts. She'd tried not to look at it, but he was standing so close it was unavoidable. He lay down on a sun bed next to her sofa and closed his eyes.
    ''Perfect,'' he said. ''What a great evening. I've got all I want. The pool, wine and you.''
    She looked across at him disapprovingly. You haven't got me, she thought. I'm just a guest.