Chapter Nine
The feisty redhead jumps into his arms at the airport, looking fresh and fun and free of worry. It’s the balm he needs. Something satisfyingly soothing.
“You have me for three long days, Ben Hunter. Take me everywhere. It’s been so long since I’ve been in San Francisco.”
“I’m going to take you to bed first,” he tells her.
“Oooh, yes, maybe we could just stay there all weekend long?” Her eyes light erotically.
“Oh, but I thought you wanted a tour of the city?” He wraps an arm around her as they walk through the terminal.
“Well, I changed my mind.” She smiles, her eyes glassed over. He’s never seen her like this, like she’s very sad and won’t admit it.
“What’s wrong?”
“I just miss you and… well, I worry.”
“About what?”
“The city has lots of attractions.”
“I invi
