Tamed by Love (Agent Lovers Series Book 2) by Harper Steen, Lesley Schuldt Page B

to Chris, she made short work of the ripped material hanging down. Afterward, the dress was much shorter and looked like a mini-dress. Now everyone could see she was wearing cream-colored lace panties, and Chris took off his jacket and wrapped it around Jennifer’s shoulders.
    “I think that’s enough for today. Don’t you? We should go home.”
    Liz nodded and collected her high heels. “I’m really sorry about your car, Josh,” she said. “Just send me the bill.”
    “Oh, I will. You can be sure of that!” There was no reproach in his voice. He laughed, along with Jeff and Terence. Then he watched the two unusual women walk to the other side of the parking lot with their husbands. Gray and Chris apparently experienced heaven and hell simultaneously in their marriages.
    “And I thought they might be doing something completely different out here,” whispered Maria, shamefaced.
    “Just as well that they were already done with the four men when Gray and Chris arrived.”
    “Why?”
    “Because they wouldn’t have gotten off so easily!”
    “I can believe that!” a deep voice behind them said. Surprised, Josh and Maria spun around. Townsend stood behind them, lighting a cigarette. “Please send the bill to me.”
    “But why, Sir?”
    “It’s unimportant, why. Simply do what I ask,” Townsend said, his gaze fixed on the three young men who had still not moved from their spots on the asphalt, holding or massaging their injured bodies. The Lt. General walked leisurely to them and gave them hell after the beating they took from Liz and Jennifer. When he was done, he went back into the hall, nodding as he passed Josh and Maria.
    “Your friends’ marriages seem very exciting,” said Maria with a chuckle.
    “Oh yes! I think so too, darling. But to me it would be exhausting if you were like Liz or Jennifer.”
    “Happy to hear that, darling,” Maria said and laughed.
    Josh kissed her tenderly and opened the passenger door of his car for her. With a shake of his head, he walked around the car and sat behind the wheel. When he looked at the huge dent on the hood, he laughed. He had just had the car washed three days ago.
     
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    Jeff laughed when he listened to Josh’s explanation over the phone. Gray would be intrigued. His brother had been occupied with Liz upstairs when the phone rang, so Jeff answered. He hung up and saw Gray coming down the stairs.
    “Anything important?” Gray asked.
    ”That was Josh. He just wanted to check in and let you know that Liz doesn’t have to pay for any damages.”
    “Why not?”
    “Townsend must have seen it go down. He didn’t give Josh a reason but said he’d cover the damages.”
    “Huh,” said Gray. Then he disappeared into the kitchen. He came back with a bottle of champagne and two glasses and ran up the stairs. Terence and Jeff looked at each other with raised eyebrows.
    “Considering Liz always gets your brother in trouble and keeps him on his toes, he’s taking it pretty well.”
    “I’m assuming he’s gotten used to it by now. Liz drives him to the edge now and then, but I have to say, I’ve never seen him happier.”
    “True. A woman like that can really drive a man insane in more than one way!” said Terence. “Any interest in a game of poker? The night’s still young.”
    “Absolutely! I’ll get some beer.”
     
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    Gray closed the bedroom door behind him and put the glasses and champagne bottle on the dresser before he looked in on Liz changing in the bathroom. The ruby-red evening gown had been exchanged for a short, light-blue bathrobe and she’d wiped the make-up from her face. Her hair was not pinned up anymore, but hung in tousled curls around her face. Liz ran her fingers through her hair and shook her head to get out the last bobby pins. Eventually she noticed Gray’s presence, turned toward him, and looked at him as he slowly got closer. His eyes were transfixed on her face as if he couldn’t turn away. When their