Saving You (Love Wanted In Texas Book 2) (38 page)

BOOK: Saving You (Love Wanted In Texas Book 2)

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Colt’s mouth dropped open. He, of course, hadn’t promised this. He hadn’t even talked to me since last night when we got into another argument over something stupid. I didn’t even remember what the fight was about to be honest.

Coming to his senses quickly, Colt placed his hand on my arm. I prayed like hell he hadn’t felt my whole body shudder under his touch. “Right. I wouldn’t want to go back on a promise.”

We started to walk off when the blonde reached for Colt’s arm. “Wait! Is Lauren your girlfriend, or are you … free later?” Moving her eyes up and down his body while biting her lower lip, Tina gave Colt a naughty as hell smile.

What. A. Bitch.

Colt pulled is head back and gave her a shocked look. Good. I’m glad to see he was as shocked by her advancement as I was. “Yes. Yes she is, Tina. See you around.”

Colt’s hand slid down my arm as he took my hand in his. My heart jumped and my stomach felt like I had just gone through about ten loops on a roller coaster. Leading me out to the dance floor, I turned and gave Tina a dirty look. “Oh my God! How rude. I mean … holy sheets! She practically asked you to screw her later. In front of me!”

Colt’s laugh was a low rumble as he spun me around and pulled me into his arms. I couldn’t take my eyes off of Tina as we danced.

“Thank you.”

Looking into his eyes, my breathing increased. It was then I realized where I was. In Colt’s arms. Up against his body. Really, really up against his body. How many times had I dreamed of Colt holding me in his arms again?

Too many times. Asshole. Ugh. I hate that he makes my body feel like this.

“Thank you for what?” I asked, lifting an eyebrow.

“Saving me from what was probably the worse conversation of my life.”

Stifling my giggle, I couldn’t help but glance to Colt’s lips. He noticed because the bastard licked them.

Oh God. Calm yourself, Lauren.
Quickly looking away, I tried to focus on something else. Anything else.

“You look beautiful, Lauren.”

Shit.

“Thanks. You look pretty handsome yourself,” I said as I continued to scan the dance floor.

“How would you know? You’ve barely looked my way all night.”

My head snapped to him. “Are you kidding? I’ve been staring at you for the last …”

Shit. Shit. Shit. Way to play it cool, Lauren. Hello world.
The Lauren who throws herself at Colt has finally shown up and she’s looking to get her heart stomped on again by him.

Closing my eyes, I dropped my head to Colt’s chest to hide my embarrassment. I wanted to crawl under a rock.

“Hey, Lauren. Please look at me.”

Colt’s voice was a whisper. A hot sounding whisper. One I imagined would sound pretty damn amazing in my ear as he made love to me.

Ugh! Stop this, Lauren.

I pulled my head back but didn’t look up. Placing his finger on my chin, Colt lifted my eyes to him. “Lauren …”

His eyes fell to my lips as I instinctively licked them. Finally finding my voice, I whispered back, “Colt.”

Colt leaned closer to me and I felt his hot breath against my lips. I moved my hands to his arms and gripped them. Feeling his muscles flex under my grip, I let out a small moan. His eyes moved to mine. My head wanted to argue with my heart, but I was tired of denying my feelings for Colt. I wanted him. All of him.

“Tell me what you want me to do, Lauren,” Colt said as our eyes found each other again.

My heart was pounding so loudly, I barely heard his words.

Swallowing hard, I said, “Kiss me.”

Darrin – You know the drill and how this works. I love you!

Lauren – I am rushing to type out my thank-you’s since you are in desperate need to get your nails done for your winter dance tomorrow night. Yes. Yes I am the greatest mother in the world … you just told me that … I’m putting it in print.

Kristin Mayer – Thank you for being such an amazing friend. Thank you for reading my stuff, brainstorming with me, making me laugh, being there when I just need to vent, and most importantly … you just being you.

Nikola Siervert – Thank you for always being there for me when I need you to be the last eyes! You’re the best!

Ari Niknejadi – Thanks for always being there for me. Your daily Voxers to me crack me up and make me laugh. I’m super proud of you and all that you have done this last year. I can’t wait to see what you come up with next year.

Katelyn Finnegan – The pictures that you shot for this book cover were beyond breathtaking. Thank you so much for understanding my vision and going with it.

The Chaser’s – Y’all know who you are! I’d be lost without you. You make me smile every single day. Thank you so much for your support!

Kelly’s Most Wanted – I could never thank y’all enough for your support! Thank you for spreading the word about all my books. I truly appreciate it more than you will ever know!

To all my friends/readers – A HUGE thank you. Without y’all, none of this would even be possible. I hope you enjoy reading Luke and Libby’s story as much as I loved writing it.