Free Keeping Katie by Angela Castle Page A

Jack walked around the kitchen bench.
    She watched as he took a glass out of one of the cupboards and filled it with water before bringing over to her. He took the seat on the corner, his dark chocolate eyes regarding her.

    "So it seems," she said, meeting his gaze.

    "This doesn't excuse you from our date tomorrow night; I'm still taking you out."
    Jack's tone was confident.

    "Maybe." She dared to counter. "It depends upon a few answers. I think I'm due. You make it a habit of walking in on women in the shower?" His sexy, challenging smile sent a fresh flood of juices down between her thighs. Jack relaxed back and gave a casual shrug.

    "It's not often I find an insanely beautiful Australian woman in my shower. I must say it was a treat--how was I to know you were going to knock yourself out."

    It was her turn to give a shrug. It was a struggle to stay calm in front of Jack, amidst the pounding of her heart. His casual button down shirt and slacks didn't make him look any less dangerously sexy.

    "I think I'll live. You thought I was Jordan, didn't you."

    "Very astute of you." Jack's dark gaze swept over her from head to toe. Her stomach clenched at the carnal look in his eyes.

    "Here you go." Jordan had returned and placed a packet of pills into her hand.

    "Thanks."

    Jordan sat down on the other side still looking uncertain. She took out two painkillers, swallowing them down with the water.

    "Does it bother you Katie?" Jack asked, leaning forward again in his chair.

    "What are you talking about?" Jordan glanced between Jack and herself.

    "She knows, Jordan. You don't have to bother pretending." Jack glanced over at Jordan.

    "So, is this some kind of game you two play? Divide forces and conquer women?"

    Jack gave a laugh.

    "No, that's not what we do; we didn't know you were seeing both of us, well, until now."

    "Katie, I'm sorry, I should have told you before I brought you here. I suppose it's all a bit of a shock," Jordan cut in.

    "It is a lot to take in I admit. What I don't get is why you both are making advances at me when you're together?"

    "We're not gay. We like women as much as we like each other, and it seems we both like you a lot. And if I'm not mistaken the attraction is reciprocated toward both of us, even though you didn't know we were together."

    She couldn't deny it nor did she want to. The thought of both Jordan and Jack wanting her made her toes curl and incredibly hot under the collar.

    "Do you both do this kind of thing often?" She looked at Jordan.

    "No, we have tried finding someone to accept the both of us; some only want Jack, or the other way around. What we both want is a rare and special woman who is willing and able to handle both of us at the same time. We have been looking for that special woman who will accept and love us both for who and what we are."

    She winced at Jordan's use of the 'L' word. Jordan leaned over to take her hands in his. "I know you are special, Katie. You're talented, smart, beautiful, and I'd also say exceptional."

    She blinked, overcome with a wave of emotion she didn't quite understand as she looked at Jordan.

    She suddenly remembered her Aunt and Uncle. "Crikey, what time is it?" Jack glanced at his watch.

    "Just after seven, kitten." Both men frowned as she pushed to her feet.

    "My aunt is going to be frantic. I meant to be back two hours ago."

    Jordan got up grabbing the cordless phone.

    "Easy sweetheart, just give them a call, but please stay for a while longer. I still don't know how to cook that fish we bought," Jordan pleaded.

    Her lips quirked up slightly as she took the phone. "Okay then."

    She rang her aunt and apologized for not turning up then reassured them she was safe and with friends. Katie didn't elaborate any further on the gender and intentions of these friends. Her aunt was happy she was out and about. She ended the call and handed back the phone.

    "How's your head?" Jack asked.

    "It feels better now." And it did. The