Free Cara Darling by Destiny Blaine Page B

slammed behind her. Blank expressions washed over Sassy’s and Logan’s faces.
    “What?” She felt her skin heat.
    A masculine, throaty voice gave away their reasons for silence. “Mornin’ Sassy, Logan.” A thud or two later, he stood right behind her with his mouth to her ear. “Cara, darling, I’m here to make all your wishes come true.”
     

Chapter Two
     
    “So what’s your story?” Cara didn’t beat around the bush. She wasn’t the kind of woman who saw a man, flirted a little, and then started some kind of song and dance. Nope. When she met a good-looking fellow with charm and sex appeal, she saw no reason to dally around with a slow approach.
    “Passing through, visiting old friends,” Scott said.
    “Sassy and Scott used to date,” Logan said, seemingly accepting of the fact until he locked a hard gaze on Scott and then swung his gaze to Sassy. 
    Scott set his jaw and stirred his coffee, and apparently Logan’s claim, thoughtfully.
    “I see,” Cara sang, though for some reason she couldn’t quite picture Scott and Sassy together. “And so he stopped by to check on an old lover?” She glanced at Scott. “Do you have a death wish?”
    “It’s not like that. We hung out a little bit when Sharon left Scott a few years ago.” The left side of Sassy’s face twitched and her upper lip curled. “Isn’t that right, Scott?”
    “Yeah,” he bit out, going for the coffee pot.
    “You know, Sassy, those tics are a dead giveaway.” Cara leaned back in her chair and crossed her arms. “You’re lying.” Cara’s gaze bounced between Scott and Logan before she eyed Sassy again. “I don’t know what the three of you are up to, but it must be some kind of secret if Sassy here is in on it, too.”
    “Everybody has secrets, darling, but when you and I are finally alone, all I want to hear is those dirty little secrets you don’t want anyone but me to know.”
    Cara’s skin heated. She didn’t know what it was about this man that made her horny as hell, but she had a feeling she’d soon find out. “You didn’t answer me. I asked about your story and Logan says you dated his woman. Since Sassy and Logan have been together for a few years now, I don’t think that’s the reason you’re here. If it is, Logan here ought to be a little worried.”
    “I’m not concerned, Cara,” Logan said, rising to his feet and collecting Sassy at the same time. Once he had her secured against his side, he added, “If the two of you will excuse us, we were interrupted several times last night and I have a little matter that needs to be handled.”
    Scott laughed, and that laughter of his was contagious. Cara couldn’t help but smile. “You two kids have fun.”
    After they left, Scott said, “So what does Cara do for fun?”
    Seeing the dare in front of her, Cara glanced at the prepared platters of breakfast. The fellows and their broads would be in soon and they could warm up whatever they wanted and fend for themselves. “Are you hoping I’ll say something like, ‘why don’t I show you’ and drag you off to the closest bedroom?”
    “I’ve got a thing for kitchens, closets, and hallways, too.” He shot her a wink and a smile.
    “I’ll just bet you do.” She stood up and started for the sink with intentions of placing her coffee mug there.
    Scott caught her around the waist and pulled her to his lap. “How about let’s toss a few wagers around. Want to?”
    “I’m not a betting woman.”
    “No, but you’re a businesswoman and I seem to recall an illicit offer last night.”
    She tried to keep a straight face, but it was somewhat of a challenge given the fact she could feel the sexual energy zipping back and forth between them. “So what are you trying to say?”
    He shrugged. “I didn’t come up with the cash between last night and now.”
    “I figured as much.” She searched those fine chocolate-colored eyes and just melted. “Did you even try?”
    He moistened his mouth and