Free Expect Me (Rivers Edge Book 3) by Lacey Black Page B

smile.
    “No, that’s not crazy at all. From what I saw that night of the reception, you’re very good at your job.”
    “So, Travis, tell me about your work.”
    “My grandpa started Stevens Construction when my dad was little as a way to make a living while doing something he loved. My dad started working for him in high school, and after graduating college and marrying my mom, he went to work for my grandpa full time. When grandpa retired about ten years ago, dad stepped in and took over. I’ve been working for the company for as long as I can remember doing anything my dad would let me do which for the longest time consisted of picking up nails and screws with a magnet. We do a little bit of everything, but my real passion is new home construction. We didn’t do too much of it before I really got my hands into the company, but now we’re booked solid a year and a half out.”
    “So, you work for your dad then?”
    “Yeah, my dad is the owner. Two years ago, he gave me a small stake in the company and made me construction foreman so I oversee all of the home projects. He has another guy who oversees the concrete and outbuildings projects.”
    “So, you like building things, huh?”
    “I love it. Can’t see myself doing anything else. In fact, I’m working on a project that I want to show you. Maybe tomorrow after we get back from your friend’s place, we can swing by and I’ll show you.”
    “I’d like that,” she says with a small smile that lights up her eyes.
    “So, your friend – Matty? What’s the story there?”
    Josselyn laughs. “Matty is tall and super skinny and very energetic. He’s great and has been my best friend since school.”
    “Have you two ever dated?” I ask, not really sure I want to know the answer to the burning question.
    Josselyn laughs hard. “Are you jealous, Travis Stevens?”
    “Not so much jealous as I am concerned about an old boyfriend trying to start shit or puff up his chest where you’re concerned.”
    “Well, you definitely don’t have anything to worry about that with Matty. We have never dated, though he still may puff up his chest a little, but he’s harmless.” She smiles that beautiful smile again. “Matty is gay.”
    Well, shit. I wasn’t expecting that. “Oh.”
    Josselyn laughs again before she stands up. “I’m getting a little sleepy so I think I’m going to head to bed. Are you sure you don’t want your bed?”
    “If you ask me one more time, I’m going to throw you over my lap and spank your cute ass.” The words fly from my lips before I can even stop them. I instantly want to pull them back in. Josselyn’s eyes go as round as saucers and the shock of my words is written all over her face. Shock and heat.
    “Shit, Joss, I’m sorry. Ignore me. That just flew out before I could stop it. I’m Sorry.”
    Josselyn drops her eyes down to the floor as a cute little blush creeps up her neck. “It’s okay. Relapses are bound to happen, right? Besides, next time I might just take you up on that offer,” she says before she turns and walks towards my bedroom, shutting the door tightly behind her.
    The view of her walking away from me – towards my bed none the less – wearing my damn t-shirt was torture. I’ve heard those guys say, “Hate to watch her go, but love to watch her leave”, and damn if Josselyn walking away isn’t the most gorgeous thing I’ve ever seen. My throbbing and tight groin is proof of her magical powers. She’s like a witch – a sexy, beautiful witch who has cast some sort of spell on me, leaving me yearning and panting for more. More that I can’t have. Yet.
    I step inside the bathroom and take a quick, very cold shower that doesn’t really seem to help relieve the pressure and tightness down below. Just knowing she’s on the other side of the bedroom door, sleeping in my bed, is enough to make everything hard and ready, and probably keep it that way for awhile. I see no end in sight except being with