Free Unveiled Treasures by Kayla Janz Page A

is something more here between us than just sexual attraction.”
    He smiled down at her, took her face in his hands and gave her a quick kiss on the lips. “Rachel, I will pick you up Saturday night and we will get to know one another. A man to woman Q&A session, we’ll make a game out of it. Trust me, it’ll be fun. What happens from there will happen. I feel it too. Don’t get me wrong, there is nothing else I’d rather do right now than to scoop you up, kick open your door and have my way with you, but you’re right. There is something more. The fates sent you to me, didn’t they, my little wood nymph?”
    Blushing, she smiled at his sentiment. “You know your way in to the garage. I’ll be sanding the kitchen floor if you need anything.”
    Todd walked into the garage. He didn’t really expect to find anything else. Still feeling a little guilty for not thoroughly checking the place out when she first arrived, he went over everything again. He and Mike had completed a very thorough investigation. If she was hiding something, she was very good at it. As he walked the garage again, his mind wandered back to Rachel’s bath in the creek. Her creamy white skin, that rain of dark hair down her back, small, firm breasts and beautiful legs all flashed through his mind. The more time he spent near her, the more he wanted her. He began questioning his earlier thoughts of her involvement. Not finding anything else inside, he walked outside behind the garage. The thief had done his homework. He had used an abandoned cabin, tucked back in the forest with no visibility from the road and easy access to the old fire trails. I’ll give you credit for being clever, very clever indeed. But I will catch you. I promise you that .
    Todd walked in and watched her. She had an inner strength and determination he found both stimulating and attractive. She also has a great ass. He snapped out of his daydream when she turned and saw him standing there.
    “You finished?” she asked, smiling at him.
    “Yeah, we did a complete job last night. I wanted to double check anyway. Everything okay last night?”
    “I didn’t get much sleep.” She sighed. “I kept hearing noises. I don’t know if they were real or imaginary. I guess it spooked me more than I realized.” She gave him a weak smile and shrugged her shoulders. “Brutus was here with me though. I don’t worry a whole lot with him around. His bark is usually enough to deter anyone from getting too close.”
    “I can see why. I wouldn’t want to mess with a dog that size. You’re pretty remote back here. I’m sure you get quite a few four legged visitors.”
    “I kept telling myself that was what I was hearing, or it’s the wind through the trees. It helped a little.”
    “It more than likely was. I also thought you’d like to know Mama Raccoon and family are to be relocated in the National Forest.”
    She smiled. “Thanks, I needed some good news.”
    “Well I’m off. If I don’t run in to you before then, I’ll see you Saturday night,” Todd said as he walked to the door.
    “Todd,” she said softly her pulse began to hammer as she continued. “I’m a little overwhelmed by all this right now. Can we take things slow?”
    Todd walked over to her, bent his head down and gently kissed her lips. It was a warm, yet passionate kiss that left him wanting more. “I can only promise you one thing, Rachel. Nothing will happen unless you want it to.”
    She smiled up at him, her blue eyes held his for a moment. “Thank you,” she whispered.
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    “I’m leaving now. No, this time I really mean it,” he said as she tried to hide a laugh behind her hand.
    “Good bye, Sheriff Bradley. I’ll see you out,” Rachel said, grabbing his arm to guide him out the door. Todd didn’t fight. He let himself be led outside and to the door of his SUV. Rachel walked back to the patio and waved. She stood there until his truck was gone from sight, with a sigh, she looked