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His lips covering hers silenced the rest of her retort. He didn’t need to hear it to know it’d be just as plucky as her usual jabs. Delphi stiffened at the contact at first, but within seconds, she opened her mouth, accepting his kiss and taking it deeper than before. A soft moan slipped through her lips, igniting his lust. When she slid her arms around his neck and pulled him closer, Brewer swore he saw stars. She kissed with such passion and abandon.I’m gonna have so much fun with this woman.
“Ahem. Should we shut down the shop for the rest of the afternoon, or can you two suck face elsewhere?”
Delphi squeaked and jumped away from him. She traced her mouth with her fingers, her face flushed with the prettiest shade of pink.
Meeting Rubble’s steely gaze, Brewer smirked. “Nah, brother. We’ll let you get back to it.”
Rubble grunted, the response normal for the hulking man, then waved in the prospects Brewer scared away so he could take Delphi’s tongue-lashing.And a delicious one at that.Her minty lip balm lingered on his lips even now.
Linking his arm around her waist, he led her toward the clubhouse.
“I need to go home,” she suddenly said, tearing herself away.
“Why?”
“I, uh, should do some inventory.”
Brewer tried to capture her gaze, but she wouldn’t give it up. “Stay for dinner. It’s Queenie’s turn to cook, and I hear she’s making meatloaf. It’s amazing.”
This got her attention. Food was her vice, just like it was for him. Still, she didn’t give in. “Thanks, but I’ll rain check for another day.”
“All right, I’ll drive you—”
“No, it’s fine.” She started walking toward the street, phone in her hand. He caught sight of a popular transportation app loading on her screen.
An SUV pulled into the lot, and Brewer sighed in relief. The driver’s window rolled down, and Jupiter’s cheery face greeted him. “Hey! What’re you doing here, Delphi?”
Delphi spun around, face aflame. “Jupiter, hey. I was….” She looked to him for help.
“Delphi and I were just making out.”
Jupiter’s mouth dropped open and her eyes went wide. He looked at Delphi and saw a similar expression, but hers contained a hint of embarrassment and wrath.
“What the hell, Brewer?” Delphi said between her teeth.
He winked, then asked, “Mind dropping her at home? She wouldn’t accept my help.”
Jupiter nodded slowly. “I wonder why.”
“Probably because she’s too afraid she’ll invite me upstairs for a follow-up to our kiss.”
Stalking toward the SUV, Delphi shook her head vigorously and flipped him both middle fingers before climbing into the passenger seat.
“Looking forward to that sequel,” he called as Jupiter turned the SUV away. He didn’t see Delphi’s reaction, but he’d bet good money she turned as red as a cherry. In only one day, she’d managed to wiggle further into his heart. For the first time in a long time, he didn’t mind one bit.
CHAPTER12
DELPHI
“So,Brewer, huh? What kind of a kisser is he?”
Delphi wished she could fake an illness so she didn’t have to answer her friend. Instead, she opted for changing the subject. “I’m thinking about joining the springtime picnic in the park this year. Maybe the bakery could team up with me.”
Jupiter flipped on her blinker and took a right turn. “Mm-hmm, I’m sure that’s what you’re thinking.”
She laughed. “What? I am.”
“Well, in that case, I think it’s a great idea. Once the weather is more stable, I guarantee Snowshoe residents would love a reason to get out of the house and eat some delicious food.” Jupiter offered her a smile. “Maybe Brewer can bring the booze.”
