‘Traitor,’ I mouthed at him as I chuckled.
Naiva looked up and she stole my breath. Her golden eyes were twinkling as she smiled and waved. Lucas took over talking to the customer who Naiva had been helping and she slowly walked over to where I’d been standing.
She remained silent until she pressed a kiss to Noah’s head and nuzzled his cheek.
“I’ve missed him so much,” she sighed.
“You could always hire a few more people and let Molly manage the shop,” I offered with a grin. I knew she wouldn’t accept the offer.
“Not yet…” Naiva glanced over at the young woman. “She needs to find her backbone first.”
“She is a bit accommodating and sweet,” I agreed.
“So, what brings you down? Run out of employees to bribe?” Naiva chuckled.
“Busted,” I gasped and looked around me as if I was searching for a traitor who had ratted me out to her.
“That’s right, Mr. Noch. You are totally busted.” She grinned at me and there was a familiar twinkle in her eye. “By the way, I have it on good authority that you’re going to get lucky tonight,” she whispered huskily.
She waved someone over and I looked up to find Clark standing there with his arms held out.
“Alright, hand him over.” He wiggled his fingers at Noah in a gimme gesture.
“Clark?” I looked between my assistant and my wife.
“I’m watching this little booger tonight.” Clark clarified as I handed over the carrier and Noah.
The man slid the carrier on without disturbing my son. For a single man, Clark was way too good at all things ‘Noah.’
I frowned at him for a second and then was distracted as he tugged the diaper bag off my shoulder.
“See you all tomorrow,” Clark called as he turned to leave. When he reached the door, he turned back. “Don’t do anything I wouldn’t do?” he busted out laughing and then cooed at Noah as he soothed him back to sleep.
“What just happened?” I asked and turned to Naiva.
“Surprise!” She grinned at me.
“Naiva?” I growled.
“This will be our first ‘date night’ since I gave birth. Clark said it would be easier to keep Noah overnight than us having to disrupt the baby to pick him up late.” She began tugging at her apron.
“But… this is your day. I should be –”
“And I want to have my husband to myself,” she interrupted and arched an eyebrow at me.
She moved into my arms and wrapped her own around my waist. She peered up at me and I couldn’t keep myself from kissing her lips.
“You might want to take tomorrow off,” I insisted as I broke the kiss.
“Why’s that?” Naiva looked at me strangely.
“Because, you little tease, I don’t think you’re going to be able to walk.” I leaned over and hefted Naiva onto my shoulder.
She let out a scream and I laughed as she shouted for me to put her down.
“Molly, close up for us and you might want to plan on opening tomorrow, too,” I called out as I went through the door and stomped toward the exit of the building.
One thing was for sure, I’d never have enough of this woman or the love we found at Cape Luella.
Simone Evans began creating stories when she was a small child. Her love of books and writing has remained with her since those early days. However, it wasn't until recently her writing became a lot more grown-up. Simone believes in love at first sight, finding romance in the small things, and being open to explore new things.
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Be sure to look for releases in the Money & Mountains Erotic Romance series by Simone Evans and Claudia Stevens.
Stuck With You by Claudia Stevens
Bits, Bites, and Campfires by Simone Evans
Check out the new Leather Persuasion series that released Valentine’s 2020 and includes Second Chance Persuasion by Simone Evans
As well as the Wicked Griffins MC RH series now available from Claudia Stevens & Simone Evans.
Steel (12/19/2019), Cobalt (1/9/2020), Tungsten (1/30/2020), Mag (2/20/2020)
And, her Forever Safe releases:
The Forever Gift: Forever Safe Christmas #5
Love at Cape Luella: Forever Safe Summer II #7
Continue reading for a sneak peek at the first chapter of two of Simone Evans current releases.
Clara Wood grew up with her single mother in Nevada. It wasn’t until her mother died that Clara learned she still had a family — her grandmother out East in Holiday City, Ohio. Living life a day at a time, Clara is stuck in a dead-end job and a crap apartment, but at least her life is her own. So, when her grandmother begs her to visit, Clara claims she can’t miss work.
Then, a little over a year after her mother’s death and nearing Christmas, Clara loses her job and is a week from being kicked from her apartment when her grandmother contacts her with a promise of a life-changing gift. The catch… she has to visit Holiday City. With hopes of a gift that could help her get back
