Free Cosmic Love (Stargazers Book 1) by Thalia Frost Page A

you.”
    I sound like an idiot.
    She crossed her legs, aware of the tingle between them.
    “Were you informed about what you'd be working on?” Ford Crossett gazed intently at her, and the tingle turned to a throb.
    Dammit. I have to keep my mind on the job.
    “No, not at all. I applied because the position looked intriguing, and it's all about practicing in my field.”
    Ford grinned at her. “It is and it's not. Tell me, Dr. Forester, do you believe in aliens?”
    Her mouth gaped.
    “Come follow me.”
     
    * * * *
    Her head was still reeling as Dr. Crossett escorted her from his office. His arm brushed hers as he opened the door.
    “Aliens? Really?” Gina wanted to laugh, but she held her mirth in check.
    “Really. And call me Ford. We're all on a first name basis here.”
    “Okay, then call me Gina.” She bit her lip as heat rose in her face.
    “We've found a signal that doesn't make any sense, and we're going to find out what it means.” Ford strode ahead of her, his pace so fast that she almost had to run.
    “I see.”
    “It's a top priority of the government right now. Here are our facilities—or at least the lab you'll be working in. I do have to tell you one thing.” Ford paused, his hand on the door.
    “Yes?” Her panties were soaked now, just looking at the man.
    “You're the only woman here, other than Ellen Reed, the receptionist. We send most of our data off to another building on the premises, but those folks work a few hours a week and come and go as they please. We never run into them.”
    “Oh.”
    Great response. Gina didn't know what to say. She could only hope that all of the other physicists didn't look like Ford Crossett.
    He gave her a knowing look as the door swung open.
    Sweet Simon. Am I that obvious?
    Her knees almost buckled.
    Three heads swiveled in her direction, and Gina let out a sigh before she could stop herself.
    Did they only pick the best looking scientists in America for this place or what?
    Ford let her to the first scientist, seated at a computer. “This is Dr. Rock Land. He's the quiet one of the bunch, but he knows his stuff. He studied at MIT.”
    Rock Land turned to her, a frown between his eyebrows. “Hi. And you are?”
    “Gina Forester.”
    “Nice to meet you, Gina.” A smile played about his sensuous lips. He had the darkest brown eyes she had ever seen, and a mop of curly dark hair to match.
    “You too...Rock.”
    “And Dr. Pax Campbell—our expert in equations of all kinds.”
    Dr. Campbell was scribbling in a notebook and looked up.
    Oh my goodness.
    He had a shaved head and icy blue eyes, but it was his smile that won the prize—gleaming and huge. “Welcome, welcome, Gina.”
    “And finally, our rogue physicist, Dr. Larch Montbrook.”
    The man stood before lab equipment. He was tall with a chiseled jaw and a short haircut. His hair shined blue-black under the lights.
    “Hello, Gina. Nice to have you here.” He licked his lips.
    Gina flushed down to her toes.
    “Behave, Dr. Montbrook.” Ford clicked his tongue.
    “Oh, I am.” He gave Gina a wicked grin.
    “Now you see why he's a rogue. He does things his way. Damn the consequences.”
    Sounds good to me.
    “Now let me show you your office and where you'll be living while you're here. We all have a building that we share together.”
    Great. Sleeping under the same roof with these four insanely good looking men every night?
    Her vibrator was going to get more of a workout than it already had been since John had left weeks before.
    At the end of the short tour, Gina was exhausted but revved up. Every bit of her tingled all over.
    “Have any questions? I should leave you to unpack. Your stuff made it here yesterday, and housekeeping will get your other bags out of your car. You can cook at your place, and there's one common eatery here—just for us.” Ford smiled. “We had your fridge stocked before you came.”
    “Great! I can't think of anything else to ask at this