“Broody is…” I cleared my throat. “Like I said, I don’t need a guy and I’m not looking for one.”
“They do come in handy for orgasms, cuddling, and killing spiders.”
“Can you picture Caden Castro cuddling?”
“Hmm, not really. But two out of three aren’t bad.” She plucked at her muddy shirt again. “I need to change. I’ll catch you later.”
Lifting my tablet, I checked over the items still on my To Do list. I pushed through the door into the lobby and did a quick scan.
No way that I was admitting I was hoping to catch a quick glimpse of a certain dark-haired head of security.
I saw Coral and quickly detoured away from the reception desk.
“Hi, there.”
The low, male voice was right behind me. I spun and looked up.
Oh. Speak of the devil. Just the wrong devil. It was Brandon/Blake/Bryce.
He was wearing jeans, and a nice, button-down shirt that was tight enough to showcase his lean chest. He smelled good, too. It appeared he’d just showered and changed.
I waited for a blip.
Nope. Nothing.
“Hi. You were here last winter.”
He smiled. And it was a good one. “You remembered. I’m Blake. And your name is…?”
“Allie. Are you enjoying your trip?” I glanced over at his friends. They were huddled nearby talking with a trio of young guests in hiking gear.
“Yeah. We’re getting some good biking in. We love the trails here.” He shifted closer, his arm brushing mine.
He was smooth. He made it seem accidental.
“We’re going to have a drink in the bar.” The wattage of his smile increased a notch. “Would you like to join us?”
“Oh, thanks, but I can’t. I’m still on shift and after, I need to get home to my kid.”
“Kid?” His eyebrows winged up.
“Yes. I’m raising my nephew. He’s five.”
“Cool. I don’t know anything about kids.”
“I didn’t either. But I’m a fast learner.”
Then suddenly he reached out and touched my hair. I made myself stay still.
“You look tired, Allie. If you want to go out, just the two of us, the offer from last winter still stands.”
“Oh, um, thanks.” Still no blip but it was nice to be asked. Then I sensed something. Felt someone staring a hole between my shoulder blades.
I turned my head and saw Caden on the other side of the lobby. He was scowling at me.
Correction, he was scowling at Blake.
“Look, if you change your mind. We’ll be at the bar. Come have one drink.” He gave me a chin lift and re-joined his friends.
