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

snore told her he slept. What was she going to do? The moment she saw him at Allie’s told her she was in too deep. Her emotions had morphed from teenage crush to something deeper. She was falling in love with a man who had no intention of marrying her or any other woman. Strike two.
    When Matt walked away she would be completely crushed. She searched for a way to end this but as yet nothing occurred. She wanted a few more days to bask in the heat of his presence. She pressed her head against his chest and allowed the steady beat of his heart to lull her to sleep.
    Rays of sunshine filtered through the curtains. Cassie opened her eyes and found Matt staring at her.
    “You’re an early riser, too,” he said.
    Cassie giggled. “Not with as much evidence as you’re displaying.”
    “Shower,” he said.
    “Good idea.” She slid from the bed and padded to the bathroom.
    Matt followed. The scene was a replay of the shower at the cabin. After an explosive climax Cassie rested against his chest. Once again she wondered what she would do when he walked away. She prayed on that day she could keep from confessing her love and begging.
    He held her close. “You are amazing.”
    Cassie stepped away and grabbed two towels. She dried and pulled on one of the newly purchased thing sets. “You’re not so bad either.”
    “Like the thong.” He growled the words.
    “Courtesy of Peek-A-Book. Allie chose them.”
    He groaned. “How much does she know?”
    “As little as I could manage.”
    “Good thinking.” He brought her hands to his mouth and kissed the palms.
    After breakfast they cleared the table. “About tonight. Order in or eat out?”
    “Five Cuisines does take-out but it’s too early to call.”
    She leaned across the table. “Why don’t we walk to town and explore a bit? There are dozens of interesting places.”
    He rose. Their lips touched. Cassie felt warmth spread through her chest. Don’t wish for what you can’t have. How easily she could want forever with him.
    Matt caught her hand. “Let’s walk.”
    Their first stop was the bookstore where they browsed through the new and used volumes. Two storefronts later Cassie paused to stare at a display on jewelry store.
    “See something you like?” Matt asked.
    “Just about anything Antoine designs is beautiful. That ring is my favorite.” She pointed to one with a square cut emerald. Small diamonds were set at the four corners of the stone. “That’s my Christmas present to myself.”
    “Have you set it aside?”
    “Not yet. I will probably next week.”
    “Don’t wait too long.”
    Hand in hand they strolled and made a stop at Five Cuisines to order their dinner. At the Peek-A-Boo Boutique Matt reached for the door. “I owe you some underwear.”
    Her face felt as though she burned from within. He pulled her into the shop. While Matt spoke to the owner Cassie studied a selection of camisoles and teddies.
    The owner opened a drawer and removed a red satin set. “I’ll take them,” Matt said.
    Once the transaction ended Matt handed Cassie a bag. The look in his eyes showed a rising desire. She glanced at him. “Shall we go home?”
    “Good idea.”
    As they continued their way to the apartment they stopped at a deli and a bakery. Cassie laughed. “We’ll have enough food for a week.”
    “What I plan takes energy.”
    The moment their food purchases were stored Matt pulled her into his arms. His tongue and mouth explored while he deftly removed her clothes. With hands and mouth he worked his way down her body.
    Cassie whimpered. “Matt, I need you.”
    “Glad to oblige.” He led her to the couch, unzipped his jeans, sheathed himself and plunged inside. The roughness of the denim rubbing her thighs and the feel of his sweater against her breasts brought her to a climax.
    For a time they clung together. He rose and stripped. “Every time is different.”
    “And wonderful.”
    He held out his hands and helped her to her feet. “What