Page 83 of Sweet Temptation (Men of Honor 2)
If Sawyer thinks this is sexy just wait till he gets a look at what’s underneath it. Suddenly an idea forms- the perfect revenge for eatin’ my pies. I better wait until we get to Julia’s first; otherwise we are liable to get into an accident.
“Well you look pretty darn good yourself, Sexy Sawyer.” And boy does he ever. My gaze roams over every glorious inch of him. He’s wearin’ his typical kick-ass faded jeans, and a white fitted tee with a jade green Lacoste button-down shirt over top that’s been left undone; the color doing wonders for his already deep green eyes. The long sleeves are rolled a quarter of the way up, showing off his cut forearms and bronzed skin. His shaggy dirty blonde hair is messed around his ears, making my fingers itch to run through it.
Good lord, the man is hot as hell. It just ain’t fair.
“If you don’t stop looking at me like that, baby, I’m going to pull this bad boy over and fuck your classy-ass right here on the side of the road.”
I quickly snatch my gaze away, hatin’ that I always get caught. Damn, I couldn’t tell that he could see me, cause of the aviators he’s sportin’. Sawyer chuckles as my face heats. I decide to change the subject and ignore his comment.
“Is it all right, if we don’t stay too terribly late tonight? I want to stop by the hospital and spend some time with Mac. I hate that he’s spendin’ Thanksgivin’ on his own there.”
A fresh wave of sadness hits me as soon as the words leave my mouth, but I try to shake it off. Today is about bein’ thankful, and there’s plenty I have to be thankful for: my amazin’ friends who have stuck by me through everythin’ since I moved here, Mac, for not only bein’ my angel but surviving what Miguel did to him, and most of all… for the incredible man sitting next to me.
“Yeah, Cupcake. Don’t worry, you’ll get to see Mac tonight,” Sawyer responds, pullin’ me from my thoughts.
“Thank you. Are you, Cade and Jaxson still gonna be gone most of the day Tuesday? Because us girls were thinkin’ of bridesmaid dress shoppin’ in Charleston that day, since Kayla doesn’t work.”
“Yeah. We’re leaving early in the morning so we can be back that night.”
“Where are y’all goin’ anyways? You buyin’ stuff for the gym?”
He shifts before clearing his throat. “Just a place that’s a few hours away. We have something we need to pick up.”
Is it me or is he nervous?
Before I can think more about it, we’re pullin’ into Jaxson and Julia’s. As Sawyer parks in front of the house, I take my seatbelt off, put the box of pies down beside me and raise up on my knees.
Time for payback.
“Hey, Sexy Sawyer?”
“Yeah, baby?” he asks distractedly, taking off his glasses.
“I just wanted to show ya somethin’.” When he glances at me I lift my dress to my hips, displaying my cream lace panties and matching garter belt that holds up a pair of thigh high stockings.
He sucks in a sharp breath and his eyes turn to liquid fire. I burst out laughing at his stunned expression. When he reaches for me, I quickly grab the box of pies and hop out of the truck before he can touch me.
“Grace!” I slam my door, cutting off his desperate protest.
He exits the truck a second later as I make my way up the front steps. “Grace! I mean it! You get the fuck back here right fucking now… Grace!” he shouts angrily under his breath, but loud enough for me to hear.
Laughin’ hysterically I make my way up the front steps. Julia opens the door before I get the chance to knock, looking adorably beautiful in a simple maternity dress. Her tummy seems even bigger since I last saw her, just the other day.
“Oh hi, Grace. Sorry, I thought you were Grams. Come on in.”
“Hi, Julia.” I give her a quick hug with one arm while keepin’ the box of pies under my other. “You look so darn beautiful,” I say, givin’ her cute tummy a little rub.
She smiles warmly, “Thanks.” She starts closing the door then swings it back open, “Sawyer, what are you doing?”
Turning around, I see Sawyer still standing by the truck, glarin’ fire at me. Oh boy… I’m in major trouble.
“I’ll be right in. Forgot something in my truck,” he mumbles grumpily under his breath.
I bite back a smile, knowing exactly why he ain’t comin’ in yet. Julia shrugs then closes the door. “Come on in, everyone is in the kitchen. We’re just waiting on Cade and Grams.”
She takes the box from me and looks at the pies. I turn red with embarrassment. “I’m so sorry, Julia. Sawyer went and ate a piece of each pie while I was in the shower. I didn’t have enough time to make more before we left.
She laughs shaking her head, “Don’t worry about it! This is still plenty for everyone. Come on.”
I follow her into the kitchen and see everyone sittin’ at the kitchen table that’s been beautifully set for supper. Kayla and Katelyn both rush over to hug me. “Hi. Katelyn, I’m so happy to see you. I didn’t think you could come.”
Katelyn is another person who was so darn nice and acceptin’ of me when I moved here. She went out of her way to make me feel welcome, knowing what it’s like to move to a small town you hadn’t grown up in. She’s always givin’ me deals on my hair and waxin’ appointments, no matter how much I refuse. She knows I don’t have extra money, so she’s always askin’ for pies as payment instead. Over time she’s become more than my esthetician, she’s become my friend.
“I know. I thought I’d be spending it with my cousin and her family. They were supposed to move in last weekend, but things have changed, and it sounds like it may be another few months. I can’t wait until you all meet her. She’s really great.”
