Free Dreams, Part 2 by Unknown Page B

are always complicated.“ Colby wandered into the kitchen in time to see Specter wolfing
    down the last of his snack. “What’s he eating?“
    “A dog biscuit. Want one?“
    “No thanks. I’d rather nibble on you.“ He put his arms around her waist from behind and kissed the nape of her
    neck. “I’m sorry about that argument at the restaurant.“
    Diana was startled by the quiet apology. She turned in his arms and hugged him. “This is a time of adjustment for
    both of us. After all, you may know something about raising kids, but you don’t know much more about marriage than
    I do. You were only married for less than a year and that was twenty years ago.“
    “That’s true. I may not be the world’s, leading authority on the subject. But I’m way ahead of you. You’ve never
    been married in your life.“
    “All you wanted this summer was an affair.“
    “I wanted you,“ he corrected harshly. “I didn’t much care how I got you.“
    “And I wanted you,“ she admitted. More than she’d wanted anything or anyone in her life.
    “Looks like we both got what we wanted.“ His hands tightened around her waist.
    “But not quite the way we had planned.“
    “So we got a baby thrown in for good measure. We'll manage.“ His hands slid to her buttocks, and he drew her
    more tightly against his lean, taut body. “You know, when we come back to Portland at the end of the summer, I think I
    ’ll give up my apartment and move in with you. Your place is nicer than mine. More style. It suits you better than my
    apartment would. You’re used to being around nice things, aren’t you?“
    “Only in recent years when I finally got to the point where I could afford them.“
    “I can afford them, too, honey,“ he said meaningfully. Then he smiled. “The doctor said something today about
    getting plenty of rest. You ready to hop into bed? I’ve got some interesting ideas on how to spend the rest of the
    night.“
    Specter growled.
    Diana lifted her head and smiled. “Just as soon as you take Specter out for his evening walk.“
    Colby groaned and released her. “Any objections if I accidentally lose him during our little tour around the block?“
    “Shame on you. He’s just an innocent dog.“
    “The hell he is.“ Colby picked up Specter’s leather lead. “If he returns without me, call the police and tell them to
    suspect foul play.“
    Specter grinned his wolfish grin. Colby grinned back, showing just as many teeth.
    Diana watched them go out the door and then she walked over to the windows to gaze out into the night.
    She was in love with Colby Savagar. She had known it for some time now. But she wished desperately he had not
    felt obliged to marry her because of the baby. Now she would never know for certain how long their affair would have
    lasted, or whether it would ultimately have ended in marriage.
    There was no way she would ever know for certain if Colby would have eventually fallen in love with her.
    It felt good to be behind the wheel of Brandon’s sexy little two-seater. Colby took pleasure in the firm, sure glide of
    the gears and the responsive steering. The narrow mountain road was a challenge that both he and the car accepted
    eagerly.
    “If you don’t slow down, my dog’s going to get carsick,“ Diana announced from the other seat. The sunroof was
    open and the big dog, who was scrunched into the small space behind the bucket seats, had his head stuck out
    through the opening.
    “There’s nothing wrong with my driving,“ Colby said with a grin. “But I’ll tell you one thing, if that dog gets sick in
    this car, you’re going to have to explain it to Brandon.“
    “I wouldn’t dare. Brandon loves this car.“
    “Yeah. The kid’s a good driver. I wanted him to have a good, responsive car.“
    “I don’t think I approve of fast cars and drag-race-style driving. I’ll stay with my Buick.“
    “Like your mother said, sometimes you’re a real stick-in-the-mud, honey. Lucky