Causing Havoc Excerpt
Excerpt 6
Was he angry with Roger and hoping to hide it? How could she know, when she'd only just met him?
" Cam Conor. My best friend."
He gave a small nod, then asked, "What does she have to do with Roger?"
Eve rubbed her forehead. "Unfortunately, Roger wants to marry her. He's asked her a couple of times now. And although Cam hasn't said yes, she isn't really saying no, either."
Loud music and a cacophony of voices couldn't drown out the sudden stillness between them. Havoc watched her with unwavering attention, leaving her a little intimidated.
Eve tried a laugh. "But that's my problem." Seeing a way to ease the tension, she asked, "So what do you think of Harmony so far?"
"Not much."
Damn, but she wished he'd smile just a little. "And me?" Eve tipped her head at him. "Have I made an impression?"
"You lead an interesting life."
With relief, she chuckled at his teasing observation. "Not really. For the most part, I manage to get along with Roger. Not because I like him, but because Cam might marry him. So I bite holes in my tongue, try to keep my opinions to myself, and -"
"Fend off his advances?"
Now he was way off base. "I wouldn't call them advances as much as unnecessary interest. I've always assumed it's because I'm Cam 's friend. Like maybe, he's just going out of his way to make friends with me because Cam and I are so tight."
"No."
She made a face. "Then who knows? I've never been able to understand Roger."
Done with that topic, Havoc asked, "So now what?"
Eve looked at her watch, and wanted to curse the fates. "I'm afraid my coach is about to turn into a pumpkin."
"Let it. I have a rental right outside."
The man was far too tempting. "Look, I don't usually pick up guys in bars. I never pick up fighters named Havoc." Her laugh went flat. "Roger was right about one thing. I'm not on my best behavior tonight. The only upshot is that I'm not likely to ever see you again, so I don't have to worry about your opinion of me."
"Is that so?"
"Yes. And that being the case..." She crossed the two-foot space separating them and reached for him.
Shamefully practiced, he scooped her in to full body contact and without missing a single beat his mouth was on hers. This kiss had no similarity to the first. Bold, hot, devouring, he kissed the strength right out of her bones and left her pulsing pleasurably in too many places to count.
Dazed, wishing with all her heart that she had the time and the demeanor to indulge a quick fling, Eve said, "Wow again."
His big hand cupped her face, his thumb brushed her jaw. "About not seeing me again?"
Please, please, ask for my phone number . Eve said hopefully, "Yes?"
He grinned, and that grin did indeed cause havoc. "Don't count it."
Confused, utterly mute, Eve stood there while he walked away. And damned if he didn't look as good from the back as he had from the front.
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