One More Night by Mysty McPartland Page A

lied about himself, and she hoped like hell that she wouldn't argue about taking the pregnancy test.
    The sooner they all found out if she was with child the quicker they could work out what would happen. It would also mean the swifter she could get rid of Nate . It frightened her a little that if she spent any more time around him, she just might find it impossible to send him away.
    The man possessed too much potent power and sensuality, and she found it impossible to resist. Letting out a deep sigh, she placed her half full mug down. She just braced her palms on the table to push herself out of the chair, when the kitchen door swung about and he walked inside. Her eyes raced over his magnificent maleness, and once again she felt the desire curl in the pit of her stomach.
    He had his shirt open and hanging out of his faded tight denim pants that hugged his groin and thighs and left nothing to the imagination. She forced her gaze away and reached for her cup, and wrapped her hands around it tightly. “Coffees just been made, help yourself.”
    Disappointed when he woke up alone, Nate didn't waste time. He went in search of her and found her in the kitchen. He let a sensual smile play over his lips when he saw the heat sweep into her eyes. He strode into the room and over to the bench. He picked up an empty mug and the coffee pot. When he filled his cup, he turned back towards her, leaned against the counter and crossed one booted ankle over the other. “So, where's your sister?”
    Before she could answer, Cooper heard the front door open and close. “Look I think it would be best if I handled this. Sandie is going to be upset when she learns the truth.” She saw him raise his dark brow and give a curt nod and she let out a relieved sigh. When her sister walked into the room, she turned her attention to her sister and hoped like hell that Sandie would co-operate.
    “Oh, hi again,” Sandie smiled at the luscious man before she eyed her sister with interest. “I um... hope I'm not interrupting anything?”
    Cooper felt the heat warm her cheeks and forced a casual shrug. “No nothing. Take a seat Sandie, there are a few things we need to talk about.” She watched her sister sit down warily. “Sandie I didn't tell you the truth last night because I didn't want to upset you. But sweetie the man you thought was Nate McGregor was lying to you. George here is the real Nate McGregor. I'm really sorry sweetie.”
    Sandie glanced between her sister and the man standing motionless at the counter. Finally, she huffed a ragged breath and met her sister's concerned gaze. “Why would he lie to me Coop? He told me he loved me.” Sandie started to weep.
    Cooper jumped out of her chair and rushing around the table took her sister in her arms. “Sh, there, there Sandie. We'll work everything out. Nate has come to help us. But honey, you have to take the pregnancy test so we know if you might have a baby growing inside you.” She moved her sister out of her arms and waited patiently for her to agree.
    Tears still running down her face, Sandie's brow furrowed as she thought over what her sister wanted her to do. Five minutes passed before she gave a curt nod. “Okay Coop I'll take the test. I really hope there's a baby.”
    Cooper caught Nate rolling his eyes and wanted to clout him for his insensitivity. She straightened up and waited for her sister to stand before she led the way out the room. She was relieved her sister would agree without any trouble, and she prayed like hell she wouldn't be carrying a child. It would be disastrous.
    Nate watched the two women leave the room. What was it about Cooper's sister that set her apart? She was definitely an attractive woman and possessed an arousing body, but she did absolutely nothing to wake up his libido. Now her sister was a different matter altogether, and he forced himself to stop his thoughts right where they were.
    What was it about Sandie that puzzled him? He was still trying