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Remi was lip-locked with Chet. The ivory roses he gave her were on the counter, along with a bottle of Chardonnay and the Merlot Jude brought.
“Remi, I’ll take care of your roses.” She called.
No response from her friend. Nix pushed up onto her toes, reaching toward the vases in the high cabinet with open shelves.Dammit.
“Let me help,” Jude said from behind.
One hand grazed her lower back as he grabbed two vases with the other, generating a riot of delicious tingling throughout her system and yearning in her core. He placed the vases on the counter.
Am I even going to make it to dinner?What would it be like to disappear with him into the guest room, shed her clothes, and tangle in the cool clean sheets? To languidly shower with him afterward? Her eyes darted to Jude.
He lounged against the edge of the counter, watching her, wearing a thoughtful expression and that damned sexy smirk.
Her face heated to bright red. She concentrated on filling each of the vases with water, adding the flowers, and restoring her composure. She turned to him. “Red or white?”
“The Merlot, thank you. How was spa day?”
“It was perfect,” Nix said opening the bottle and filling the two red wine glasses one-third full. “Just what I needed.” She handed Jude one, inhaling sharply when their fingers touched.
He nodded his head at the kissing couple. “They’ll be like this for a while, as in most of the night. It’s the reason I don’t usually hang with Chet when he’s with Remi. Let’s talk.”
The frustration about their shared history roared to the surface. “No, let’s not. I appreciate the flowers, but—”
“Nix, we need to talk.” Jude’s tone was uncompromising.
Annoyed by his insistence, she responded in-kind. “Dammit—”
“Oh, this won’t do.” Remi appeared out of nowhere, flushed and winded. “What will it take for you two to play nice?” She took the wine glasses from Nix and Jude, placing them back on the counter, then put their hands together. “Come on … Look each other in the eye and say something—” She tapped on her chin. “Complementary. Yes.” She giggled and arched a brow. “Then find a private place, preferably away from us. Dinner is in an hour. Should give you two plenty of time to work out what ails you.” She hip-checked Nix.
Nix shot Remi a sharp look. “I don’t think so.” Deciding to handle this her way, she headed toward the front door. “We’ll be back in plenty of time for dinner. Are you coming, Jude?”
