Authors: Brenda Jackson
Night Heat (20 page)
Bas swept her into his arms and headed for the bedroom. “That's good because I'm ready to give you everything you want, sweetheart.”
“I
like her, Bas.”
Bas smiled at Chance over the rim of his wine-glass. “Glad you do because I happen to love her.”
Chance chuckled. “That doesn't surprise me.”
“I figured it wouldn't.”
Chance took a sip of his own drink before asking, “So, have you asked her yet?”
Bas's smile widened. “Yes, and she's said yes. We're planning to wed before the end of the year. That will give her time to wrap up a few things she has going on in Newton Grove, which includes selling the construction company to Cameron.”
Chance nodded. “When are you going to tell the family?”
“Later tonight after the party.”
“I wish you all the best.”
“Thanks and every time I look over at Jocelyn, I know that she is just that. The best.”
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Later that night, after Donovan's birthday party, Jocelyn snuggled closer in Bas's arms thinking how her day had gone. She had fallen in love with his family the moment she'd met them all, his brothers, cousins and parents.
Chance's wife, Kylie, was simply too nice for words, and Kylie's best friend, a Queen Latifah look-alike named Lena Spears, was also kind. Jocelyn smiled when she thought about his female cousins, Vanessa, Taylor and Cheyenne. There hadn't been a dull moment with the three of them around.
Jocelyn had noticed the heated looks Cameron Cody had given Vanessa all evening, and the same held true for the looks Morgan Steele had given Lena.
“So what do you think, Bas? Which couple will it be?”
Bas pulled her closer into his arms. He knew what she was asking since she had shared her observations with him earlier. “It will be awhile for Cameron. Vanessa is a hard one to thaw so he has his work cut
out for him. My brothers and I are hoping it will be Morgan and Lena. The more she resists him, the moodier he gets. But like I told you, a Steele eventually gets what he or she wants.”
Jocelyn lifted her head and gazed down at him. Her expression was suddenly serious. “And did you get what you wanted, Bas?”
He pulled her back down to him, wrapped his arms around her. “I got everything I wanted and more, Jocelyn. I love you.”
“And I love you.”
And when their mouths connected they knew that they were once again about to generate a little night heat.
ISBN: 978-1-4268-3678-7
NIGHT HEAT
Copyright © 2006 by Brenda Streater Jackson
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