A Billionaire's Cabin Love - Posey Parks Page 0,6
hooks inside.
“Good idea hooking us up to the truck.”
“Even though no one has ever fallen in at this lake, my dad said you can never be too careful.”
“Smart man,” he stated, as he scanned the mountains. “This is the life.”
A chuckle rolled from my throat and his deep chocolate eyes landed on me.
“What’s funny?” I asked.
The tip of his pointy nose was red.
“Pull the bib of your coat over your nose. This weather is brutal on those not accustomed to it.”
He lowered half his face in his oversized black bomber coat.
“You’re vibrant and cheery tonight. When was the last time you had a vacation?”
His eyes fell on the ice. “Probably right after I graduated from college. I was burned out, Kara.”
I rubbed his arm. “I’m happy you’re taking this time for yourself. You deserve it.”
The corners of his gorgeous eyes crinkled. “Thanks.”
I removed my gloved hand, placing it back on my fishing pole.
“Tomorrow would you like to jump right into dog sledding? We also have an overnight stay in the igloos planned, too.”
“I look forward to spending each wonderful moment with you.”
I lowered my face inside the front of my coat too. He needn’t see me blush.
“Your father said I’d eat my words. You are a wonderful tour guide. I’m sorry I prejudged you.”
“Apology accepted. You weren’t the first to doubt my experience. All those who underestimate my skills ate their words, too.”
“You’re a cocky little woman, aren’t you?”
I laughed. “Maybe just a little.” I squeezed two gloved fingers together midair.
“I’m surprised a breathtaking young woman like yourself is still single. Why is that?”
“I told you I have a boyfriend.”
His lips surfaced from the thick coat fabric. He flashed a devilish smile. “I’ll give your imaginary boyfriend a run for his money.”
I clutched my thighs together. Shit, he’s trying to unravel each thread of my being. I allowed him to do so in my dreams. But there was no way I’d allow him to make me beg for his kisses, his touches, his love. No, no. Kara, stop staring. Earth to Kara.
I averted my eyes to my fishing line in the hole.
“Talk to me, Kara.” My name rolled like silky butter off his tongue.
I wanted to pack up and leave. Never look back at the man who wanted to pierce my heart with his seductive ways, and who would undoubtedly leave me sobbing for months after his departure.
“You’ve only been here half the day, Mr. Daughtry.”
“Fuck.”
His deep voice echoed over the snowy mountains and ice-covered lake.
My body shook at the agitated bitterness in his voice.
A flush of heat swept over my body. “Fuck, fuck, fuck,” I yelled.
I peeked at him. “Why are you so upset? Because you actually have to put in work to bed me down? I won’t let you touch me, Mr. Daughtry.”
“Stop calling me by my last name,” he growled, staring out into the darkness.
“It’s better this way. Stop trying to fuck me. I don’t want to fuck you. I’m not strong enough to fuck you, Collin. Look at me,” I roared.
His brown eyes darkened as he turned and met my gaze.
“You’ve never had a girlfriend. You bed down women left and right.”
His brows rose. “How do you know that?”
“Lucky guess,” I lied. “The women you have sex with don’t care if you ever call again. I want more and I deserve more. You can’t flirt with me, then try to seduce me. Accept the fact that I won’t be your next conquest, Mr. Daughtry,” I said, as I quirked a brow.
His jaw ticked, then he glared at the ice.
Good, got him to leave me alone.
“Shit.” He tugged the fishing pole and turned the reel.
“You got one.” I smiled.
“Yeah.” His infectious smile returned.
“Have you ever fished before?”
“Yes, it’s been a long time, but I guess it’s like riding a bike.”
We laughed.
“Look at that beauty.”
“You caught a big rainbow fish. I think the shrimp bait we’re using makes a big difference.”
“You’re right.” He unhooked the fish and released it back into the water.
“You should make time to fish again.”
“I will. This is refreshing. Do you like to fish?”
“Yup, it’s so peaceful out here. I love being one with nature. Could you ever see yourself living in a place like Alaska?”
“If I had this view every day I could.” He leaned over and planted a soft kiss near my temple.
Air caught in my throat. This man didn’t know how to take no for an answer.
**P**
Wearing lighter outerwear, Collin and I approached the door of the bar.
“Are you sure you’ll