Seducing Megan: Prossers Bay Series Novella by Unknown Read Free Book Online

cleaning business.”
    “It was. Very hard.”
    “I’ve been to the resort and had a look around. I’d say that working at such a lovely place would be a benefit.”
    “I haven’t spent too much time out of my office yet but, yes, it’s got a wonderful feel to it.”
    “The owner’s done a fantastic job, and I admire the way he supports the community. Speak of the devil, isn’t that Jordan with the children?”
    Megan looked up to find Jordan crouching down with his hand out to the kids. With a mother’s defense mechanism going into overdrive, she ran over to the playground.
    “What the hell are you doing with my kids?”
    Jordan looked at her in surprise. “Your kids?” He raised an eyebrow at Liam.
    “I’m responsible for him today, and you know what I mean.”
    “I can assure you that I’m not attempting to lure them away with sweets, if that’s what you’re implying.”
    Was he mocking her? “The question is why are you hanging around a playground when you don’t have any children?”
    “I thought this was a park for everyone. But, I happened to see you all from across the road and thought I’d come and say hi.”
    She was about to say more when she realized that she couldn’t in front of the children, who were taking great interest in the something he was holding and so far seemed oblivious to their interchange.
    “Mom, look! Jordan’s found a cicada shell. Isn’t it cool?”
    Cody was holding her hand out, and Jordan gently placed the exoskeleton on her palm.
    Megan still wanted to rant about talking to strangers, but the girls had met him before, and besides, it would be pretty churlish considering he was doing nothing more than engaging them in a nature study.
    “Would you like a turn, Mia?” Jordan asked.
    Mia took a step towards her mother and shook her head firmly.
    “May I, please?” Liam asked.
    “Sure.” Jordan took the shell and placed in on Liam’s palm. The boy looked at it in wonder, and Jordan explained that as the cicada grew, the insect needed more room, so it shed its shell while a new one grew. All three children were captivated, and Megan was also reeled in by his sexy voice and his tender approach to the kids.
    Suddenly Jordan stood up and took a few steps closer.
    “There really was no ulterior motive, I just wanted to say hi. I’ve been so busy at work I’ve hardly seen you.”
    “I’ve been busy too.” Megan pulled Mia closer.
    “Not too busy, I hope?”
    Megan couldn’t lie. “I’m enjoying the hustle and bustle of the place. I hadn’t realized how much I missed using my brain. I was surprised it still worked.”
    He laughed, a small dimple flashed and Megan was once more reminded of how good-looking he was.
    “It’s obviously working, since things are already running a lot smoother. Chelsea said that complaints have reached an all-time low. So, thanks for that.”
    “It’s what you hired me for.”
    “Maybe we could have dinner sometime to talk things over?”
    “You can talk to me on any weekday, like you already do. Now, if you’ll excuse me, I really need to get some shopping done.”
    “I’ll walk you over.”
    Megan was frustrated by his inability to take a hint. The last thing she wanted to do with him was go shopping. A man who looked like Jordan Lambert would be far more interesting doing other things with. Hell, she had to stop letting her imagination run riot. He was her boss, and that was the only thing he could be to her.
    To her annoyance he shepherded them across the road in the take charge way he had. Well, it was the weekend and he wasn’t in charge of her now. As soon as they got to the store, Megan whisked the kids around, getting the items she wanted in record time by promising them an ice cream if they helped. It worked and soon they were at the checkout.
    “I’ve never seen anyone speed-shop before.” Jordan eyed her full trolley and compared it to his basket of personal items.
    “I’ve had years of practice, and I