to. I like taking care of you for a change. You’re always taking care of me. Like you just said, whether it’s in the air or on the ground, you’re my girl.”
She bit back the temptation of telling him that she wanted to be more than his girl. She wanted to be his wife, and she hoped one day he realized that she could be everything he needed. “Thanks. But staying in bed will make me lazy.”
He smiled. “I doubt you know the meaning of the word, and if you do feel like slacking off, that’s fine because you deserve it. Besides, you are on vacation.”
“I’ve never helped you cook before,” she said. “I want to do it.”
“Suit yourself,” he said, easing out of bed. Then as if he thought better of it, he leaned back on his haunches and threw the bed covers off her.
“Hey! What do you think you’re doing?”
He grinned. “I just want to see you naked again,” he said as his gaze roamed all over her. “You want to try out the hot tub after dinner?”
“Sure. Sounds like it will be fun.”
“Trust me, sweetheart. I intend to make it fun.”
“Grab that measuring cup over there for me please, Regan.”
“Sure thing. But why don’t you just estimate? That’s the way Dad does it.”
Garth was trying to keep his attention on what he was making and not on Regan, who was acting as his assistant. The distraction wouldn’t be so bad if she wasn’t wearing his T-shirt and nothing else. And he knew for a fact she was completely bare beneath it. No panties. No bra. Nothing but the most delectable and soft skin imaginable.
“Roberta was a stickler and felt everything had to be measured, and that’s how she taught me. On the other hand, Franklin is such a whiz at everything he does. He could probably prepare a delicious five-course meal with his eyes closed.”
Regan smiled. “Yes, Dad could probably do that. While growing up, whenever he left on a trip, he would prepare enough food for me to eat while he was gone.” She chuckled. “He would even date the containers so I would know what to eat and when.”
“Wasn’t there someone staying with you while he was gone?”
“Yes, Ms. Petry. She was a good housekeeper, but couldn’t cook worth a darn. I complained to Dad, but he thought I was being overly critical. At least he thought that until he ate some of the food himself. Since she was good at everything else, he didn’t want to let her go. Besides, he liked knowing I was eating healthy.”
Garth knew that Franklin had enlisted in the air force in his twenties, where he was a cook for a while. Four years later, when it was time to reenlist, he’d expressed his desire to become a pilot and was granted his request. What would Franklin think of the proposition Garth had made to his daughter? More than once Franklin had told him that Regan was no longer a child but an adult who was mature enough to make any decisions governing her life. Garth was glad Franklin felt that way, because her decision to have an affair with Garth had been hers to make.
He had a feeling his siblings wouldn’t be as accepting of it if they knew. His brothers, on more their one occasion, had appointed themselves Regan’s guard dogs. Especially Sloan and Maverick. For that reason, although they were aware Regan was here with him, he wanted to be sure they had no idea Garth and Regan had become lovers. It was a good thing their affair would end when they left here. Otherwise, there was no doubt in his mind his brothers would have a lot to say about something that was none of their business.
“Here you are.”
He turned and accepted the measuring cup from Regan. The moment their hands touched, intense heat curled inside his gut. She’d been eager to help him with dinner, and he appreciated her enthusiasm. However, she had no idea what being around her in a T-shirt that barely covered her thighs was doing to him. Watching her swish around in the kitchen aroused him all over again. After finally leaving the bed, they had showered together, which had been something dreams were made of. If he wasn’t careful, he could become addicted to all this passion, and this was just day one.
“Thanks.”
“You’re welcome.
Brownies were his specialty and one of the easiest things to bake—if he could just concentrate