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Her mother died? He knew she was an only child but never…
“You can think I’m privileged, a daddy’s girl or whatever other colorful stereotypes you can think of, but we have a lot more in common that you think. I know what it’s like to have that darkness manifest itself on the track.”
His brothers didn’t understand. But Carson, without even knowing anything about his personal life, knew exactly what he was feeling.
There was more to Carson’s story, he could see it in her eyes. Something more than the loss of her mother. Something that made her run full speed ahead into the family business. Maybe she was right. They did share similarities, following the family dream, but trying their best to make it their own.
This was all getting a little too real for him.
“Make sure you turn off the light when you’re done.”
He turned and walked back to the table where Carson had been working but her tiny voice stopped him in his tracks.
“Please don’t go. Stay here with me.”
He froze, then turned and faced her. “I think I’d rather take my chances with the pavement. You and I…” You and I would make beautiful music in bed together? You and I would steam up the windows in two seconds flat? You and I would be even better sparring partners in bed?
“Please don’t go.” She walked closer, her arms reaching out. “I just couldn’t live with myself if anything were to happen to the annoying guy.”
Conflict warred within him. Part of him wanted to stay and do all of the things to her luscious body that he’d fantasized about since the first time he laid eyes on her. Another part of him knew getting involved with a hired employee was a terrible idea…even if the employee in question was turning out to be one of the most exciting women he’d ever known. “We can do whatever you want?” she added, as if sensing his hesitation. Her full lips curled in invitation. It was clear she was pushing hard to take his mind off racing but he doubted she was fully aware of where his thoughts were headed.
“Anything I want?” he asked.
There was no way she was up for what he had in mind—what he’d had in mind almost non-stop for the last year.
“I know you feel anxious,” she said.
Did she have any idea she was tempting the beast?
“Anytime you feel anxious. Feel the need to race, call me and I’ll be there for you.”
His eyebrow lifted in question.
“There’s only one thing that will keep my mind off the track…and I don’t think you’re up for that challenge.”
“Are you daring me to have sex with you?” The smile that spread across her face told him she wasn’t displeased with him. “You’re bad.”
“Not bad,” he corrected. “Determined. I’m going to race or you’re going to distract me. It’s as simple as that.”
Neil stalked forward, not saying another word. So much for avoiding sexual complication. He took in his surroundings. The restaurant looked pretty finished to him, so their professional relationship was almost over. And Carson was just too enticing to pass up.
She stepped back with his approach but had nowhere to go. The window was now flush against her back and a tiny shadow of fear skittered across her face. Desire sparked in her eyes, but it was quickly extinguished by fear. She was scared. She wasn’t the only one. Something about this woman ignited a desire Neil had never felt before.
“I’m demanding,” he said, his lips hovering over hers.
“I know.”
His hips brushed her stomach. “I’m insatiable.”
“I have no doubt.”
He dropped his gloves onto the ledge then raised his hand and secured a strand of her soft hair behind her ear. “I think I could use some distracting right now.”
She blinked and looked up. “I think I could use some fun right now.”
He placed his thumb and forefinger on her chin. “Then I think for the very first time we agree on something.”
Neil swooped down and pressed his lips against hers. The moan that surrounded him wasn’t his own and that fuelled his desire even more.
