Stoned (Unlikely Heroes Book 4) (33 page)
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Authors: Leslie Georgeson
Craig cleared his throat. “I’m not. But for Sebastian, I decided to be a dog type. I told him I’d take care of the dog until he got out. I owe that kid.”
Karen’s heart melted a little more in that moment. The more she knew about Craig, the more she loved him.
Loved? Yes.
Loved.
She was madly, crazily in love with him. It was time to tell him that.
Craig went to the door and opened it. A young woman in her early twenties stood there with Scar. She talked happily about how well Scar was coming along in his rehabilitation and how grateful she was for people like Craig who were willing to give dogs like Scar a second chance. He thanked the young woman and closed the door.
“Hi Scar!” Karen knelt on the hardwood entryway. Scar’s tail wagged. Karen rubbed his ears. His tail thumped on the floor. The dog rolled over on his back. Karen chuckled. She rubbed his belly while Scar sighed in contentment.
She smiled up at Craig.
“You’re an incredible man. I hope you realize that. What you did for this dog was amazing. I would really like to know more about you.” She pulled the note from her pocket, the one he’d written her in the compound. Unfolding it, she held it up.
“I saved your note. I carry it with me everywhere. I even had it laminated so it wouldn’t get ruined. It means so much to me.
You
mean so much to me. I would love to be a part of your life, if you’ll let me.”
He sank onto the floor next to her and rubbed Scar behind the ears. He lifted his gaze to hers. “That’s the thing I’m scared about,” he said softly, his gaze earnest as he stared into her eyes. “I’m kind of an ugly bastard, I swear a lot, I play videogames. I’m not a flowers or poems kind of guy and I sure as hell can’t woo you with a fancy song. Why would you want to be with me? But God, it would make me happy if you said you didn’t care about all that. If you said you wanted me anyway.” He lowered his gaze as color crept up his neck and into his face.
Karen scooted across the hardwood floor until she was sitting directly in front of him. “I want you anyway.”
His gaze darted up to hers.
She leaned forward and pressed her lips to his.
“As long as you want me, I’m yours.” She leaned back and looked into his beautiful hazel eyes. “Are you sure you’re okay with…my boobless chest?”
Realizing no one was petting him anymore, Scar rolled to his feet and trotted into the living room where he settled on the carpet in front of the couch. The dog let out a soft sigh. He laid his head on his paws and closed his eyes.
“You know I don’t care about that.” Craig cupped her chin. He tilted her head back, forcing her to meet his gaze. “But I know it bothers you. So, I did some research and if you’re interested—
only
if you’re interested—I’d be more than happy to pay for you to have reconstructive surgery. There are plastic surgeons who specialize in breast reconstruction for cancer survivors. There’s also a talented tattoo artist who creates realistic areolas on the new breasts.” His cheeks reddened. “I thought maybe, if you’d like, I would…” He trailed off, stared down at the floor.
Her heart squeezed. Her throat thickened with emotion. She loved him. God, how she loved him. He was one of a kind.
“I can’t ask you to do that.”
He swallowed hard. “You didn’t ask me. I’m offering.”
A tear trickled down her cheek. “Thank you.” She cupped his face in her hands and pressed her lips to his. “You don’t know how much that means to me. I love you, Craig. So much. I just hope you’ll want me for a very long time.”
He smiled, his eyes crinkling at the corners. “You can’t possibly love me as much as I love you. How does forever sound?”
Her heart filled with happiness. He loved her too!
He wrapped his good arm around her waist and dragged her into his lap.
“Careful with your arm,” she whispered, though she wasn’t protesting. Not in the least.
His lips curved into a seductive smile. “Like I said earlier, you’d be amazed at what I can do with one hand.”
Karen chuckled. “I’d like to see just how talented you are with that one hand.”
He gave his first demonstration by cupping the back of her head and kissing her. Long and deep, slow and passionate. He dragged the kiss out until they were both breathless and panting for more.
“I seem to recall you mentioning all sorts of places you wanted me to make love to you.”
She giggled. “Are you offering to get started on that now? I believe the floor was one of the places I mentioned.”
He snorted out a laugh. “I am not making love to you on the floor. At least not today.”
“Then how about the couch?” she suggested. “Or the kitchen counter?”
He let out soft growl and nuzzled her neck. “You lead the way, Karen. And I’ll follow. No matter where you go.”
So she did just that.
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Leslie Georgeson began writing at the age of fourteen and has been weaving tales ever since. She’s an avid reader and craves edgy, unique stories about strong characters overcoming difficult struggles. She likes to make her own characters suffer through life-altering hardships, but she believes happy endings are what make all the struggles worthwhile.
Leslie lives with her husband, daughter, two horses and a cat on a quiet county acreage in Idaho. Visit her webpage at
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Other Titles by Leslie Georgeson
AVAILABLE NOW:
No Son of Mine
Stolen
– Book 1 in the
Unlikely Heroes
romantic suspense series
Abducted
– Book 2 in the
Unlikely Heroes
romantic suspense series
Deceived
– Book 3 in the
Unlikely Heroes
romantic suspense series
Stoned
– Book 4 in the Unlikely Heroes romantic suspense series
COMING SOON:
Scarred
– Book 5 in the Unlikely Heroes romantic suspense series
