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“Just tell me one thing, okay? Tell me it wasn’t because you’re involved with someone else. If I find out you’re married, engaged or engaged to be engaged, I won’t be responsible for my actions.”
He chuckled. “No. I’m completely unattached. Or, rather, I was until I met you.”
She smiled languorously and leaned over to press a sweet, wet kiss on his mouth. He held her tighter.
“Can I ask you something?” she asked.
“Anything.” Knowing the way Kate’s mind worked, she was probably about to ask him something sexual and intense, getting them both hot and ready to go again. His mouth went dry in anticipation, knowing they could play sensual games here all night long. He definitely wanted to try some different positions in front of the mirrors.
“Do you know how to play Bunko?”
“I’ve never heard of it.” He raised a hopeful brow. “Is it some kind of sex game?”
She bit her lip as she giggled. “I certainly hope not.” He felt her shoulders shaking as her laughter increased. “Good grief, a sex game. Can you imagine? The women of Pleasantville gathering every other week to play a sex game in someone’s living room? Complete with prizes and bourbon?”
“I think you could stock the prizes from right here at Bare Essentials.”
She giggled even more. “Oh, my, I can just imagine Eileen Saginaw trying to choose her prize from between the strap-on vibrator or the two-headed dildo.”
He rolled onto his back, tugging her with him until she lay on his chest. Her hair blanketed his stomach, flowing all the way down to his groin. He ran his fingers through its silkiness as he caressed her back, hip and bottom.
“So why are you asking about it?”
“It’s some kind of dice game. I’ve been invited to come over to play with some of the women tomorrow night. I don’t know much about it. The friends I hang out with in Chicago are more into lunch dates, shopping trips and cocktail parties than Tupperware gatherings or Bunko nights.”
Her mention of cocktail parties reminded him of something. Knowing it was a long shot, given Kate’s dislike of the Lilac Hill set in town, he asked anyway. “Speaking of parties, I’ve been asked to attend one at city hall Saturday night. A welcome reception for the new mayor.”
She stiffened in his arms.
“I’d like you to come with me, Kate.”
He could have predicted her answer. “I don’t think that’s such a good idea.”
“Come on, what’s the big deal? You’re obviously getting involved with some of the townspeople, anyway. With your big Bunko orgy and all.”
She laughed, probably in spite of herself. “It’s not the same thing. Those are not the same type of townspeople.”
He narrowed his eyes. “Oh, so you’re a snob? You choose to associate only with your kind of people?”
When fire flashed in her eyes, he knew he’d said just the right thing. He prodded further. “Come on, you know you’re every bit as good as any other person here. You’re probably worth more than anyone who lives on Lilac Hill. Don’t let childhood hurts affect the decisions you make today.”
She sucked in a deep breath, staring at his face. He saw a variety of expressions rush across her face…hurt, confusion, then acceptance. “You’re right,” she whispered.
“That’s my girl. The party is at eight.”
“I’m sure I have something in my closet I could wear.”
“Crotchless tights?” he asked hopefully.
She lightly bit the skin just above his nipple. “It’s a little hot for that.” As he sighed in disappointment, she whispered, “But probably perfect for crotchless panties.”
THE NEXT AFTERNOON, as she stood in front of her closet trying to figure out what one wore to a Bunko night, Kate’s cell phone rang. When she heard Cassie’s voice, she told her about her plans for the evening.
“Are you sure it’s a game, and not some swinging women’s party with male strippers and livestock?”
Kate snorted. “Why, would you like to come?”
“Nah, can’t do it. I’m on my way outta town.”
