Sapphire Falls: Going Too Fast (Kindle Worlds Novella) (Big Easy Book 7) by Mari Carr Read Free Book Online Page B

that,” he said to the kids before guiding her from the room. She managed to make it through the rest of the scary tour without screaming, but it was a close call.
    Once they made it back out onto the main street, Tacy’s phone beeped. She glanced at the text. “Lauren wants to know if we want to meet up with her and Travis at the diner for dinner.”
    “It’s up to you. I know you’re here to visit your friend and I’ve been monopolizing your time.”
    Tacy was touched by his thoughtfulness, and torn. She had come to Sapphire Falls to catch up with her old friend, but her body was still thrumming from the orgasm she’d just had, and the greedy, selfish, ohmigodgimmemore side of her was having a hard time deciding.
    Her phone beeped again and she laughed.
    Zac glanced over her shoulder and chuckled as well. “I like Lauren.”
    Lauren had texted Unless you’ve had a better offer. If so, we can meet for breakfast. No. Zac is hot. Make that lunch.
    Tacy texted back, not bothering to hide her response from Zac, who clearly approved. “Diner for lunch.”
    Lauren’s reply was one word. Squeeeeeeeeeee!
    Zac reclaimed her hand and they walked through town to the campground just across the highway. “I have some snacks in the RV that might tide us over until tomorrow. And if not, we can come back later and grab a late meal.”
    They meandered along the park’s path, past quite a few RVs, all tricked out and clearly here for the week’s festivities.
    When they reached Zac’s, he turned to her. “This is me.”
    Zac didn’t have the camper’s awning rolled out, no beach chairs or card tables with food, or wood in the fire pit. It actually looked as though he was ready to fire the thing up and roll out of town. Which reminded her that he had only remained in Sapphire Falls in order to spend today with her.
    What were his plans for tomorrow? And the day after that? Tacy knew he was looking forward to seeing the West Coast and his vacation time was limited. Could she really ask him to stay the entire week?
    Once again, she was struck by the fact that she’d only known this man twenty-four hours. It seemed like longer.
    “Zac,” she said softly.
    “If you’ve changed your mind, we can turn around right now and I’ll walk you back to your friends.”
    He’d misunderstood her reticence.
    Tacy shook her head. “No. That’s not what I want. At all.”
    “What’s wrong, Tacy?”
    She let go of her inhibitions. She was here to live in the moment, to let go of the anxiety that hadn’t left her since she’d given up her place on the team. Worrying about the future wouldn’t keep it from coming, so she couldn’t let those fears ruin right now. Because right now was pretty damn awesome.
    “Nothing’s wrong, Zac. Can we go in?”

Chapter Four
     
    Zac sensed something was bothering Tacy, but whatever it was, she didn’t seem inclined to share. He walked to the camper door, unlocked it and waited as she stepped inside.
    “Hey. This is really great.” Tacy spun around slowly, taking in his temporary home as he remained by the door and watched her.
    “Yeah. It’s not bad, is it?”
    “Nice of your friend to let you borrow it.”
    Zac shrugged. “Ned is actually more like family. He and my brother, Justin, are partners in a marketing firm and best friends. They’re also…” He paused, wondering what Tacy would think of his brother’s marital dynamics. They didn’t really broadcast the unorthodox relationship to strangers, but everyone in their close circle of friends knew that Justin was in a committed ménage relationship.
    “Also?” she prompted. Then her face cleared. “Oh, are they dating too?”
    Zac shook his head. “Not exactly.”
    Her confusion was adorable and he couldn’t resist tapping her crinkled-up nose as she waited for him to explain.
    “They’re both married to the same woman.”
    Her frown deepened. “That’s not legal.”
    He lifted his hands, palms toward her. “Bella is