Free Whispers of the Falls: Book one (Twelve Oaks Farm Series 1) by Teresa Greene

she had known him for only five days, she could feel he was a man of honor.
    She kicked the covers off and sat on the side of the bed. Dropping her head into her hands, she rubbed her tired eyes. A tingle between her legs caused her to squirm as she remembered what it felt like to be kissed by Grant. The frantic need she felt last night returned and she wished he were in her bed this morning so they could finish what they started. She was reading too much into their relationship. Men had sex with women all the time that they didn’t have feelings for. Of course he was attracted to her physically, but she was sure that was all he felt for her. She wasn’t born yesterday. She knew that look. Numerous times she had seen him watching her when they were working side by side. She felt the same sexual chemistry.
    Nina attacked her blond hair with vigor running the brush through the masses several times. She swept her hair into a ponytail before she padded to the kitchen for a cup of coffee. Caffeine is what she needed to face the day.
    Already eating breakfast, Beth looked up from her bowl of cereal. “Well, do I get any of the dirty details? Did my prude of a sister get any last night?”
    “No, I’m still a virgin.” Nina nervously stroked her fingers through her hair. The last person she expected to see was her sister. She should be on her way back to school.
    She let out a laugh and placed her hands over her heart. “What a pity. Something tells me it would have been mind blowing sex.”
    “Don’t you have class today? Shouldn’t you return to Duke?”
    “Not until twelve o’clock.” Beth scooped a spoonful of cereal onto her spoon but she didn’t eat. It seemed she was more concerned with Nina’s love life. “Grant couldn’t keep his eyes off your hot body last night. I have never felt more like a third wheel. I just knew he would be the man to finally deflower you.”
    Nina poured herself a cup of coffee and took the place next to Beth. Her cheeks turned pink when she thought of how close she came to having sex with Grant last night. “Close, but at the last minute I chickened out.”
    Beth placed her hand over Nina’s. “It’ll happen when the time is right. You are not the type of woman to have casual sex. Wait until you are sure he deserves such a special gift.”
    Nina took a sip of coffee. “I have never wanted a man like I do Grant. No one has ever made me feel what he does.”
    Beth stood and kissed the top of her head. “Don’t rush things. He’ll be here at least another week. I’m sure the two of you will figure out what is best for you both.” She placed her bowl in the sink and leaned against the counter.
    “I don’t want to get hurt. As you said I’ve only known him five days, but I really like him. That is what scares me most. My attraction to him is so strong I can’t think about anything but him.” Nina rubbed her hands across her face. “After what happened with Randle I’m a little apprehensive to trust another man.”
    “Randle is history. The moment you discovered his true character you broke it off with him. You knew he was a dog. Trust your instincts.” She pushed away from the counter. “I’d better get going. I have a long drive.”
    Nina stood and hugged her sister. Life had thrown them a hard blow when their parents were killed. Loss of a loved one was the worst kind of pain. Worse was losing both parents at one time. “I appreciate all you have done, Nina. Not many people would give up a year of their life for their sisters like you have.”
    “Your time will come.”
    Beth groaned. “You don’t mind getting your hands dirty.” She held up a perfectly manicured hand. “I might break a nail.”
    Nina laughed at the thought of her sister mucking out the stalls. But then she knew Beth would step up and do her part when it was her time to keep the farm going. That is what family did for each other and her sisters were all the family she had left.
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