Two in the Afternoon by Cora Cade Page B

drunk’s form and gripped his junk. When she twisted her wrist the man groaned and crumpled forward. Cal’s little spitfire released her grip, stepped away, and let the man fall unaided into a heap at her feet.
    â€œFellas, get your boy out of my bar and don’t bother coming back.” She gave them a stern look. “Or this Ranger over here will gladly show you the error of your ways.”
    The men collected their crumpled friend from the pub floor and promptly exited with apologies. Molly just returned to the back of the bar and went about cleaning up for the night.
    Cal couldn’t take his eyes off Molly. Calm, cool, collected. Damn, she was sexy.
    His sister leaned into his line of vision and waved a slim hand in front of his face. “Earth to Cal.”
    With a jerk, he snapped his eyes to his sister. “Yeah. What’s up?”
    â€œI’m heading back to the cabin now. Are we still on for lunch tomorrow? There’s something I want to ask you. I’m thinking about making some big changes.”
    Instantly, he zeroed in on Lainey’s face. She looked a little worried, maybe even hesitant. “Sure. We can talk now if you want.”
    She glanced over at Molly and Chris before saying, “No, that’s okay. I actually wanted to talk to Molly about it too. So, I’ll see you about noon tomorrow?”
    â€œWe’ll be there.” He leaned in to give her a quick kiss on the cheek. “Just know whatever big change you want to make, I’ll always support you.”
    She reached into her bag and gathered her keys, glancing again at Molly and Chris. Something was bothering his sister, but Cal couldn’t put his finger on it just yet.
    â€œHere, let me walk you out. It’s late and those yahoos might still be in the lot.”
    His sister scowled at him. “Cal, you can see my car from the door.” She pointed out the glass to her rental. “I’ll be fine.”
    â€œPoint taken. Be safe and text me when you get to the cabin.”
    â€œLove you, bye.” She gave a finger wave as she turned away.
    He watched her make it to her car and put her seat belt on before heading over to the pair currently laughing behind the bar.
    â€œHey, Chris, do me a favor and follow my sister back to her cabin. I’d feel better knowing she made it home safe.”
    Molly immediately started pushing him toward the door. “Go. I’ll finish up here. Make sure Lainey gets back safe. She’s staying at the cabins out on Lookout Point. Hurry! She’s pulling out of the lot now.”
    Looking befuddled, Chris let Molly shove him toward the door. “What about you? When are you coming back to our place?”
    Our place? Oh, hell no. Maybe he had taken a little too long in his planned seduction. “She’ll stay with me tonight.” The words came out meaner than he anticipated, but he was definitely feeling a little pissy.
    Chris relaxed before heading out the door, and Molly stopped dead in her tracks at his words. She watched Chris follow Lainey’s taillights and locked the front door before turning to face him.
    â€œI believe we have some unfinished business, Cal.”
    â€œDo we now?”
    â€œI do recall someone going out of his way to get me all worked up, just to leave me hanging. What, was that almost ten hours ago?” As she stalked forward, she pulled her lightweight tee over her head, dropping it on a table before toeing off her shoes. Kicking them away from her path, she put a hand to the button of her jean skirt and hesitated as he shook his head. He wanted to do some of the unwrapping and wasn’t ready for her to unceremoniously disrobe just yet.
    She paused and stood before him in a black bra, bare feet and a miniscule jean skirt. Running a hand from her cheek to the back of her nape caused a small shiver to run through her body. Her bravado was wavering as he looked her up and down. Biting her lip