The Billionaire's Jackpot: Betting on You Series: Book Four by Jeannette Winters Read Free Book Online Page A

where she was wasn’t anyone’s business. Somehow he could picture this kid calling 911 if he didn’t give some sort of acceptable answer. “Katherine is fine and as you can see, Blossom has no problem with me walking her either.” He heard a heavy sigh come from her as though telling him, “Don’t push it, buddy.”
    Clint looked at him then at the dog. Drew’s answer must have satisfied him because Clint stepped out of his way, letting them pass. God, don’t tell me I was arrogant like that. Shaking his head he knew the answer. Damn, I still am . He laughed softly as they walked away.
    Besides the short interruption, it was good. Normally he would have gone for an early jog. Blossom was a lot of things, but he didn’t think she was a fan of running. She had one pace—her own. Slow. What he thought would have been a brief adventure turned into thirty minutes of stopping to sniff every tree or bush they passed. What he thought would be an annoying task, he now found walking the amazingly relaxing. Gave him time to think a few things through. Like why am I still here? He’d had his fun, so it was time to go. Staying longer would only send the wrong message.
    No matter how he sorted through it, there was no reason he stayed except the one he didn’t want to face. Because I want to be with her. That wasn’t part of his plan. Not at all. He had even told his pilot to stay on standby because he wasn’t staying long. It was a cold-ass thing to do, but that had never stopped him before. It was all planned out so well. Too well.
    Who was he trying to fool? There wasn’t going to be anything simple when dealing with someone like Katherine. Beautiful, intelligent, strong-minded, and sexy as hell. He told himself it was purely a physical attraction, but she had the whole package. Amazing.
    He hadn’t stopped thinking about her since the first moment he’d laid eyes on her at the fundraiser. His smile deepened into a burst of laughter. Jill Aragao, I think I underestimated you. Jill sending him at the last minute to invite Katherine to join them was really smooth. He should have seen that coming. The last thing he wanted was his friends playing matchmaker for him. He was content in his single lifestyle. No one to answer to but myself. Drew wasn’t looking for any major changes in his life right now, no matter how much he wanted her. That’s all it is, a want.
    Blossom picked up the pace on the last leg of their walk; they were quickly approaching Katherine’s house. If you’re still sleeping, I know how I’m going to wake you up.

Chapter Six
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    B lossom was pulling so hard he could hardly hold her back as he tried to open the door. “Easy, girl,” he said trying to calm her. She wasn’t having it. Once the door was open, she broke free from his grip and headed to the living room. Why me? His attempt to grab the leash again failed as he turned the corner of the hall.
    Drew entered the front hall and closed the front door behind him. That was when he heard what was causing Blossom to go crazy. Crying. Shit. Had she thought he’d taken off without even saying goodbye? Not possible since I had Blossom with me.
    Drew followed the sound and found Katherine sitting on the floor holding what appeared to be frame close to her chest as tears poured down her cheeks. Blossom was already laying down right beside her, her large doggy head on her lap.
    He wasn’t sure what had happened, but this was not the same carefree woman he had left a short time ago. “Katherine, what’s the matter? What happened?” Drew approached her from the opposite side, keeping his distance from Blossom. Though he didn’t have a dog, he knew they were attuned to emotions and didn’t want to startle either of them at the moment.
    Sniffing Katherine said, “You should go. Drew. I can’t . . . I mean . . . I don’t want you to . . .” She fumbled with the words as more tears flowed.
    See you like this? That he understood. She