Page 18 of Ravish

Chapter 4

Lara blew out a breath and waved at Eve as she left for the day. Yes, Lara was going to need more help. They’d been so busy, she barely had a second to herself and neither had Eve.

The café would close in thirty minutes, and she’d take inventory of what they needed. She was pleased with how today went. She’d smiled when a couple of the bikers had given their table to two older women during the lunch rush.

The look of surprise on the women’s faces was a bit comical, reminding Lara that people needed to drop their preconceived notions. She shook her head. She was making sure the tables were clean when she heard the door behind her. She turned.

“Hi, Colby.” Her heart raced and her skin tingled.

“Hey.” He walked over to her. “Almost done for the day?”

“Yes, but I think you know that.”

“I do.” He grinned.

That grin was pure sin, and Lara wondered what he was thinking. “So what brings you here?”

“Besides you? Nothing.” He took her hand in his. “I’ve been thinking about you all day. Are you free for dinner tomorrow night?”

“I might be.” She slipped away from him to see what he would do.

“You’re going to make me work for it. Okay.” He followed her over to the counter. “My dear, Lara, would you please accompany me to dinner tomorrow night?”

His deep pleading tone caused her to giggle. “Don’t be so melodramatic.” She bopped him on the nose with her finger. “Of course I will.”

The smile that crossed his lips was pure Colby. “Perfect.” He glanced around.

Lara wondered why he looked around the café. It was empty.

“I’m going to kiss you now, my Lara. Is that okay?”

“Yes, please.” She leaned forward.

Colby cupped the back of her neck, and his lips covered hers.

Thank goodness she was standing at the opening of the counter, so when he drew her close, there was nothing between them but air. His lips were firm and demanding against hers. Not that she minded. His kiss was that of a man who knew what he wanted.

She let herself sink against his strong chest as his tongue teased hers. The bell rang as someone walked into the café. A small cry left her lips, and he broke the kiss. Colby stepped back and released her. “Until tomorrow. I’ll pick you up at seven.” Then he was gone.

Lara let out a breath, watching Colby walk away

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“Dang it,” Lara said as she dropped another plate. Good thing they were plastic. She’d been fumble fingers all day. Maybe because she couldn’t get that kiss with Colby out of her head.

It hadn’t been that long of a kiss, yet it shook her to her toes. Last night, she’d dreamed of kissing Colby over and over again, and later, the dream turned more erotic. Kissing him all over his body, to his...

“Um, Lara,” Megan said.

“Huh?” Lara blinked, trying to clear her mind of her sensual dreams.

“Chicken wrap.”

“Sorry.” Lara grabbed a new plate and put the wrap on it. Get with it. The café was hopping again today. She didn’t have time to let her mind wander.

By the time the lunch crowd was gone, Lara felt like she’d been working nonstop for days.

“There’s my favorite café owner,” Max said, walking in with Damon, each of them carrying the hot boxes.

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