Page 4 of Embraced at Seaside
Hunter had been hanging out at Undercover long before Jana’s brother Colton bought the place. As he stepped from his truck in the parking lot, he caught sight of Jana’s red VW Bug, and his thoughts turned to last night. He couldn’t stop the smile tugging at his lips at the memory of being with Jana. She was the sexiest woman he’d ever been with, the way she owned her sexuality. She was confident and aggressive and somehow still excruciatingly feminine. He might just have to give her another shot.
The bar was dimly lit and, like most nights, every table was full. Hunter made his way around the dance floor, eyeing a group of women who were clearly checking him out. He flashed a grin, nodded, earning himself a round of giggles and flirtatious smiles.
“Hunter!”
He turned at the sound of Clark’s voice, and his eyes locked on the hot blonde serving his buddy’s drink. He’d know that body anywhere. She looked sexy in a black miniskirt and peach-colored top that clung to her lush curves like a second skin. Jana wasn’t very tall, maybe five three or four, but those enticing dancer’s legs of hers looked long and lean.
“Hey there, handsome.”
He shook his head to clear his mind and turned at the familiar,yet not, voice. He couldn’t place the smiling brunette’s name.
“I haven’t heard from you in weeks.”
Laura? Lisa? Yes! Lisa!“Lisa, hi. Sorry about that. We had a good time, but uh…work’s been busy.” Hunter didn’t often go out with women more than once, and this particular woman had seemed clingy. A definite turnoff. His eyes drifted back to Jana just as she turned, and their gazes collided. Hunter’s pulse sped up like he’d just downed a can of Red Bull.
“Mine, too,” Lisa said. “I’m not busy tonight. Are you?” She touched his arm, bringing his attention back to her.
“Uh…” He watched Jana roll her eyes as she walked away from the table. “Yeah, actually. I’m here with a buddy. Sorry.” Without giving her time to say more, he headed across the room.
“Sorry I took so long,” he said as he slid onto the chair across from Clark.
“No big deal. I ordered a pitcher when I saw you come in.”
“Thanks.” Hunter saw Jana heading back their way, carrying a tray with their pitcher. A guy reached out to stop her as she walked by. She smiled at him, said something Hunter couldn’t hear, and then she laughed. Hunter didn’t know why that made his gut feel funky, but it definitely did.
He shifted his eyes away when she brought the pitcher to the table.
“Hunter,” she said not unkindly, but with no hint that he’d been with her last night.
“Helping Colton out again?” he asked.
She glanced at the guy who had stopped her moments ago and smiled when he noticed her looking over. “Yeah,” she said absentmindedly. She reached into the apron around her waist and took out an order pad, returning her attention to Hunter and Clark. “Can I get you guys something to eat?”
“I had a pretty memorable meal last night,” Hunter said, enjoying the flush rising on her cheeks. “It might be hard to top that.”
Her eyes narrowed. “Hm. I’m always up for a challenge. Maybe you should try the filet mignon. I hear it’s pretty juicy tonight.” She settled a hand on her hip and smirked as her gaze moved over his chest, down his stomach, lingered for a beat, then moved slowly back up to his face again. “Although, it might be too much for you.”
Clark stifled a laugh, covering it with a cough.
“Bring it on. In fact, bring me two. I’m ravenous.” He crossed his arms and leaned back in the chair.
“Hope your eyes aren’t bigger than your appetite.” She turned to Clark and said in an overtly sensual tone, “A handsome guy like you must have a hearty appetite, too.”
Clark raked his eyes over Jana’s cleavage, sending an unfamiliar streak of jealousy through Hunter. “You have no idea. I could eat all night.”
She leaned one palm on the table, glancing quickly at Hunter before setting a hot stare on Clark. “I bet you could. I’ll bring you the same, then?”
Hunter’s blood boiled. Even if they were only hooking up, she shouldn’t be flirting with his buddy. Hismarriedbuddy.
When she walked away, Clark shook his head and laughed. “Man.That chick wanted it bad. I’d like to—”
“Dude!” Hunter didn’t want to hear what Clark wanted to do to Jana. He didn’t want to think about anyone with her. “You’remarried.”
“Yeah, about that…” Clark took a drink of his beer and shifted his eyes away. His face turned solemn as he sighed. “Nina and I…” He looked at Hunter and his voice went soft. “We’re separating. I actually wanted to ask you if you’d mind if I stayed at your place for a while. Not long. Just until I figure out where I’m going to rent.”
“Rent? What about Billy? Why are you separating?” Hunter had been the best man at their wedding. He’d been the first person outside the family to hold Billy after he was born. He’d never seen this coming.
“Man, you have no idea what it’s like.” Clark rubbed the back of his neck.
