Fencing You In by Cheyenne McCray Page A

hers away.
    She swallowed. “I don’t want dinner to be ruined.”
    He gave her a quick kiss then released her. She took a step back then turned and went to the stove, her heart beating a little fast. She could barely concentrate on her task. The broccoli was a little more done than she’d wanted but it wasn’t bad. After she drained it and put it into a serving dish, she grabbed a pair of oven mitts and opened the oven door.
    “Everything smells delicious.” Gage gave the stuffed chicken breasts an appreciative look as she brought them out of the oven.
    “I’m a basic cook, nothing fancy.” She set the pan of chicken on a trivet beside the stove.
    He came up behind her, put his hands on her waist, and kissed the back of her neck. “I think it is all perfect.”
    She shivered from the feel of his lips against her nape. “You haven’t even tasted it yet.”
    “I can tell I’ll love it.” He turned her around and kissed her.
    She still wore the oven mitts and put her mitted palms against his chest. “Everything is going to get cold. I think you’re trying to sabotage dinner.”
    He laughed. “I’m just having a hard time keeping my hands off you.”
    “Well, do your best to be a good boy.” She smiled up at him. “Now help me get everything to the table.”
    “Yes, ma’am.” He winked and released her.
    She’d already set trivets on the table for the broccoli, corn, and chicken, and then she brought out the still warm rolls along with softened butter.
    When they were seated at the table, she watched him from beneath her lashes as he poured the wine.
    She couldn’t believe she was here with Gage. That she’d taken a chance and had gone out with him. Not only that, but unless he’d changed his mind, she planned to work for him, too.
    Damn, was she making a big mistake?
    Gage caught her watching him and he smiled as he set down his roll. “What’s on your mind, honey?”
    She hesitated for a moment as she wondered if she should have made the decision to work for him. “Does that job offer still hold?” It came out in a rush.
    “Yep.” The corner of his mouth turned up. “Have you decided to take it?”
    Again she paused, then nodded. “Yes, although I have at least one concern.”
    He looked like he was holding back a grin. “What’s that?”
    She cleared her throat. “What if one of us chooses not to date each other anymore? Won’t that cause some conflict?”
    He thought about it for a moment. “We’ll keep that part of our relationship separate. Will that make you feel more comfortable about taking the position?”
    “I think so.” She studied him. “Although that means no kissing on the job.”
    He laughed. “I promise to wait until you’ve officially clocked out.”
    She smiled. “I guess you have yourself a new assistant.”
     

Chapter 16
     
    Tess rested her head on Gage’s chest, her legs tucked under her, his arm settled around her shoulders as they watched a movie from her couch. Now, both of them had removed their shoes and he was in his sock feet while she was barefoot.
    For the life of her she couldn’t concentrate on the movie, some romantic comedy they’d chosen from the cable company’s list of premier movies. She had a feeling he preferred action movies but had agreed with her choice.
    He smelled so good, his big body hard but comfortable against hers. It felt natural cuddled up against him. He nuzzled the top of her head and she tilted her face to look up at him. He skimmed his lips along the bridge of her nose to the tip then found her mouth with his. She parted her lips and he kissed her softly.
    When he drew his head back, he shifted her in his arms so that she was in his lap and she felt his erection pressing into her soft bottom. She squirmed, rubbing against it and she saw a combination of pained restraint and the fire of passion in his gaze.
    His hand rested on her knee and as he brought his mouth to hers again, he slid his palm up her leg until he was