Caroline's Seduction (Montgomery Family and Friends) by Iris Abbott Page B

reminded him of Caroline.   The redhead turned in profile while she hugged a dark haired man, Kyle instantly recognized as the lead singer of Urgent.   The intense jealousy struck Kyle the same instant he realized it was indeed Caroline hugging the rock star.  A hundred questions were running through his mind.  Did she know him?  Were they involved?  Is that how she got the tickets for Sarah that he’d been unable to produce?  Did every other man pale in comparison to the rocker?  Is that why she’d literally kicked him out of her bed and called him a mistake? 
    He did not like this at all.  He realized his hands had curled into fists and he was clinching them by his side.  He forced himself to relax.  Introductions were in order.  He squared his shoulders and started forward.  That’s when he noticed the pretty blond hanging onto Hampton’s arm.  She seemed somewhat familiar.  He felt Sarah tug at his arm.  He’d forgotten all about his daughter.
    “Look dad it’s Jay’s Aunt Aubrey!  She’s married to Matt Hampton you know.  That’s how Caroline was able to get the tickets even though they were in great demand.  “Look there’s Caroline and Jay’s mom!  Sarah left her dad’s side and happily skipped up to the Montgomery women. 
    Kyle pushed aside the feeling of relief that swamped him at the realization that the other man was not romantically involved with Caroline.  He sauntered forward.  He watched as his daughter first hugged Caroline and then Abigail Montgomery Blake.  He caught Caroline with his stare and was satisfied to see her pupils widen and her breathing increase.  She wasn’t as immune to him as she’d like to pretend.  The sooner she admitted that, the better off they’d both be.
    Caroline felt trapped by the amber eyes holding her in their thrall.  This was the first time she’d seen Kyle since they’d become intimately reacquainted with each other.  She felt three pair of Montgomery green eyes and two pair of warm brown eyes watching her closely and knew she had to act normal or she’d be fending off questions and good-natured accusations for the next year at least.  She loved the Montgomery sisters, but that didn’t mean she wanted their interference no matter how well meaning it was.
    “Mr. Wakefield,” she greeted with a voice that wasn’t quite steady. 
    Kyle arched an eyebrow and smiled.  “Ms. Johnson,” he drawled in that sexy southern accent.  “I didn’t know you’d be here tonight.  We could have ridden together had I known.”
    Caroline felt her toes curling at the delicious sound of his voice.  She had to grab on tight to her thoughts to keep them from wandering to areas best left alone.  “Actually I’m not going back tonight.  I’m staying at a hotel.” 
    “What a coincidence, so are we.”  And the look he sent Caroline warned her that had been his point all along.
    She ignored his comment and focused her attention on Sarah.  “Have you met Jay’s Uncle Matt yet?  He was kind enough to make sure I was able to get the tickets and backstage passes for your birthday.”
    Sarah shook hands with both Matt and Aubrey.  “Thank you so much!  It was the best birthday present ever.  Jay talks about his family all the time and of course we meet briefly at the family barbeque at Mrs. Blake’s home!”
    Caroline listened to Sarah’s continued conversation with Matt and Aubrey.  Her concentration slipped away from them when she felt Kyle step in behind her.  He was so close she could feel the heat of his body seep into her.  Her body wanted nothing more than to let go and relax into him, but she didn’t give in to the desire drowning her senses.  Instead she straightened her spine and moved instinctively closer to the Montgomery sisters.  Sometimes there was indeed safety in numbers.
    Kyle watched in amazement at the unspoken look that passed between the three sisters.  They immediately closed rank around Caroline.