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CHLOE MATTHEWS COULD not get Detective Landry off of her mind tonight. No matter how hard she tried, he seemed to be there constantly. Grabbing her purse and car keys, she hurried to the station to see if he was still there.
Just the thought of being in his presence made her heart race. As she went to open her car door, she realized her hands were shaking. As she started the car, she realized that she had no idea what to say when she got there. She needed an excuse as to why she had to see him, one that he wouldn’t be able to see through. There was plenty of time to work on that though; it would take at least fifteen minutes to get downtown.
Chloe’s Mercedes SLK 320 zipped down the interstate. She turned the air conditioner up to make the car’s interior much more bearable than the mugginess of the air outside. If it weren’t for the fact that she was going to seduce a man, she might have considered dropping the top. There was just no way to make windblown hair sexy. She checked her reflection in the rear view mirror to make sure that she was presentable before going to find Detective Landry. Satisfied that her lipstick still looked good, she tucked a strand of hair behind her left ear and stepped out into the night air.
Before she could get out of her car, she noticed Detective Landry getting in his car. With no more than a glance in her direction, he pulled out of the parking lot. Damn it! She started her car up and followed him. She had to push the accelerator to keep up with him. Detective Landry had a heavier foot than her when it came to driving, and here she always thought cops would be the main ones to follow the rules of the road.
Chloe ended up following him back to his house. He must be on autopilot tonight because he never noticed her following him. She parked behind his car and walked up to him. Every time she saw him she envisioned him naked. The very thought made her mouth go dry. It should be illegal for a man to be so damn good looking.
A blush crept up Chloe’s face when she realized she was gawking at him.
“Was there something you wanted Ms. Matthews?” His deep voice completely unnerved her.
She had to bite back the remark that immediately came to mind, you. Clearing her throat, she tried to remember what she had planned on saying. Her mind drew a complete blank. “I just wanted to touch base with you on the case. See how things were going.”
“You could have done that at the station tomorrow instead of chasing me down at my house.”
“I had just made it to the station when I saw you pull out.”
“Mm-hmm and you decided it would be best to come to my house instead of asking me in the morning?”
She followed him inside, keeping up the conversation, fearing he would send her home at any minute. “I didn’t think you would mind, but if you would rather I catch you in the morning, then I can.”
He walked over to the bar and poured them each a drink. Maybe this wasn’t a good idea. Chloe’s libido seemed to have zipped into overdrive.
As he handed her the glass, he asked, “Or would you prefer something else?”
“Maker’s Mark is fine.” Maybe the fiery liquid would help take her mind off the fire that was already building up inside of her.
Landry took a sip of his drink, “Now, Ms. Matthews, do you want to tell me the real reason you followed me home tonight?”
Chloe took a gulp of her drink, hoping it would help settle her nerves, “Who says I planned on following you home?”
Landry took another sip of his drink, knowing he was playing with fire, but unable to stop himself. “Why did you leave your house this late at night?”
She smiled, “Maybe I just wanted to see you.”
“And now that you have seen me?” he challenged.
She met his gaze. “Do you honestly believe I am such a bad person? What can I do to change your mind?”
“Lady, stick around here too much longer and you will find what I really want.”
She decided to cater to his male ego by making him feel dominating, “Do I want to know?”
In a husky voice, he offered the challenge, “I don’t know. You are talking to a man, not some little boy. I’m not someone that starts something I can’t finish. I make sure the job is done, and done right.”
She moved precariously close to him, almost touching him. “And who says I’m a tease?”
She reached up and touched his jaw, reveling in the way his five o’clock shadow felt against her skin. In one quick movement, he had his arms wrapped around her small figure. The instant contact caused her to lose her breath. Her pulse thundered in her ears, silencing the rest of the world. Desire spread through her.
“Do you want to know?” he whispered in her ear.
“Know what?”
His tongue teased her lips before responding, “How I feel about you.”
His mouth found her ear, “Mmm.” Chloe could barely stand on her own two feet as he made his way down her neck with butterfly kisses. She kept reminding herself that she shouldn’t be doing this, but her body couldn’t resist him. The desire she had for him was too strong, she needed to feel him deep inside of her.
His hot lips captured her mouth once more, stealing any objection she may have come up with. Her hands traveled up his body, resting on his chest. She could feel the thundering beat of his heart. She quickly began to unbutton his shirt, needing to feel his bare skin against her palms.
His touch rendered her completely thoughtless. His tongue traced the outline of her mouth, sending shocks of electricity throughout her body. She kissed him back, enjoying his response. His hands grasped each side of her face and held her close, deepening the kiss.
He pulled her in closer to him, his erection pressing against her abdomen. The knowledge that he wanted her, compelled her to be bolder. She moved her hands under his shirt, pushing it off his shoulders.
His hands traveled over her body, massaging and teasing her.
“Landry,” she whispered. She wondered if she should tell him about her past, before they get involved any further. She would hate for him to find out and feel deceived.
“Shh, there is nothing that needs to be said. I want you and you want me. That is all that matters.” His lips left her mouth and traveled down her neck. His warm breath floated over her skin, teasing her.