Seducing the Doctor (At First Sight #4) by Janet Lane-Walters Page A

the first move years ago. You know what happened.”
    He closed the door. “Result would have been different this time.” He tilted her chin. “I want to be with you for as long as the fire between us burns.” He covered her mouth with his and drove his tongue over her teeth. He cupped her rear and rocked her against him. “I want you.”
    “I can tell.”
    “Let’s go somewhere. I’ve a bag in the living room and supplies for the weekend.” He caressed her back.
    Cassie hit his shoulder. “I was invited for drinks and I will be a good guest. I’m not leaving yet.”
    “You were invited…” He pressed her hand against his fly. “Can you resist my offer?”
    “Yes.” She slipped free and went inside.
    For a moment Matt fought to regain his composure. Maybe caveman wouldn’t work.
    Allie and Meg pointed their fingers. “You’re next.”
    “Place no bets.” He picked up a beer and strode to the living room.
    Cassie sat on the couch and popped a crab puff into her mouth. “These are delicious.”
    Allie sat on the rug beside Meg. “A joint effort. Greg and I keep one shelf of the freezer filled with frozen snacks.”
    Greg and Steve raised their beer. “To a new friend.”
    Matt ate a dozen of the bite size snacks to feed his growing appetite for food. Conversation flowed around him. He glanced at the clock every few minutes. How long did Cassie plan to stay? One beer became two. He slid closer to her and touched her jean clad leg. Would she take the hint?
    At seven thirty Meg and Steve rose. “We’re in the city tonight.” She tossed Matt a key. “In case you plan to stay.”
    Cassie rose. “It’s been great getting to know you.”
    “We’ll see you soon,” Meg said.
    Matt sucked in a breath. When Cassis spoke to Allie and Greg he stood. He caught her hand. “Leaving?”
    “Yes.”
    “I’ll walk you home.”
    “No need. It’s just an elevator ride away.”
    He captured her gaze. “I want to.”
    She turned to Allie and Greg. “Thanks for the invite. I’ll have you up soon.”
    Allie pointed to her brother. “You okay with him tagging along.”
    “Yes.”
    “Matt, be good.”
    “I always am.”
    “TMI.”
    Greg laughed. “I hope you understand what’s happening.”
    Once outside the door Meg and Steve vanished. Meg turned. “Stop by over the weekend. We’re on the second floor.”
    “I’m on the sixth.” Cassie waved.
    Matt dropped his bag and pulled her into his arms. “Show me.”
    They rode the elevator to the sixth floor. He gripped the bag. If he touched her they would never enter her apartment without him making a foolish move. As she used her key to open the door he pressed against her. He closed the door with his foot and turned her to face him. “I can’t wait.”
    “Neither can I.” She pulled her sweater over her head.
    Matt kicked off his shoes and pulled his trousers off. He quickly sheathed himself, tore off his jacket and shirt. He lifted her and dove in. She fastened her legs around his waist. Her back pressed against the door.
    As the sudden and explosive climax slammed him he shouted her name. He sank to the cool tile floor of the foyer and framed her face with his hands. “Sorry for the rush.”
    “I’m not.” She brushed her lips over his.
    “We have all night.”
    She traced his mouth with a finger. “I have all weekend.”
    “Any requests.” He sealed her lips with his. Saturday would have been her wedding day.
    “None. This is better.” She gathered their scattered clothes.
    He stood behind her and cupped her breasts. The way they tightened brought a rush. “Want to go out for dinner?”
    “I’ve steaks in the freezer, potatoes to bake and salad fixings. We can grill on the balcony.”
    “Were you expecting me?”
    “Hoping.”
    He snagged his trousers. “I won’t be long.”
    She turned and winked. “So I can see.”
     
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    Cassie drifted in a half-sleep. Matt held her against his chest. His even breathing and occasional