Free Seducing the Attorney (At First Sight Book 5) by Janet Lane-Walters Page A

she’d left on the counter. She shrugged, entered the nursery and crawled into bed. A smile curved her lips. He’d been right. The phone sex had been better than going solo.
    Sex. That was the only tie between them. As long as she remembered she was safe and couldn’t be hurt. She sprawled on her stomach and drifted. A sudden thought jolted her awake.
    Lust brought trouble. Especially with the chances they’d taken. No problem this time. She didn’t have to worry about the events of last weekend. If she decided to travel to the city on her way home from class tomorrow a stop at the drugstore was essential.
    The next morning at six thirty the day began. While she fed Jamie breakfast Grace bounded downstairs. Lauren turned. “Ready for the big day?”
    Grace nodded. “If I can control the rapidly multiplying butterflies in my gut I will be. The cupcakes are ready for the final touches.”
    “What kind?”
    “Chocolate Surprise, Ginger Peachy, Vanilla Heaven and a few more of the ordinary ones.”
    “Such as.”
    “Red velvet, spice, chocolate. Without the flavor enhancements.”
    “Can you do without my help on Monday?”
    “Sure. What’s up?”
    Lauren fed Jamie another bite. “I’m taking Jamie to the city to see his uncle.”
    “Cool. Cool.” Jamie hit the spoon and sent cereal flying.
    Lauren and Grace laughed. Grace grabbed paper towels and cleaned the mess. “Looks like he’s eager to go.” She winked. “What about you?”
    “I’m torn. He’s a sexy man and good in bed but I can’t afford to become further involved.”
    “Why not? If I found a man who rattled my bones. I’d grab so tightly he couldn’t shake me loose.”
    Lauren sighed. “It’s the holding that scares me.”
    “I hear you. Go. Enjoy the two days. Don’t think beyond the moment. Lust can be fun. So I’ve heard.”
    “That’s what he said.” Lauren scooped the last of the cereal from the bowl, popped bread in the toaster and grabbed the peanut butter. Once she finished she washed Jamie’s face, ate her toast and waited for Ray. The moment he arrived she kissed her nephew and headed to class.
    After her day at school ended she dashed to the drugstore and purchased a box of condoms. No more chances. She stopped at the bakery. The sight of near empty cases pleased her. “Good day?”
    “The best.” Grace grabbed a box. “Take these home. Saved them for you and Ray.”
    “When will you be home?”
    “Late. Don’t wait dinner. I need to start organizing. I want to change the specialties and add a fourth.”
    “Don’t work too late.”
    Grace waved. “And if you’re in bed have a good time in the city. I plan to sleep in and spend the afternoon baking. See you Tuesday if not before.”
    On Sunday the moment class ended Lauren drove home. Jamie was dressed for the trip. She loaded their overnight cases and the cooler with bottles and food for Jamie along with the umbrella stroller. She tucked her purchase in her overnight case. When she fastened Jamie in his car seat his face screwed and tears flowed. Would he cry during the entire road trip? Did he remember the accident? Why today? He’d never had that reaction before.
    “Hey, love. No tears. We’re off to see Uncle.”
    He sniffed. “Cool.”
    “That’s right. Cool.” She wiped his face and slid into the driver’s seat. By the time they left the complex his tears stopped. She glanced at the phone and the directions on the passenger’s seat. Though she’d memorized them she wanted to be sure she and Jamie wouldn’t become lost.
    As she paid the toll on the George Washington Bridge she glanced at her nephew and saw he slept. She left the West Side Highway on the proper cross street. Traffic moved quickly and she found a place to pull over near the apartment building. She dialed Tony’s number. “We’re here.”
    “You made good time. Be right down.”
    Before long he appeared beside the car. Lauren unlocked the door. He slid onto the passenger seat and