SeduceMe (18 page)
Authors: Calista Fox
As she stepped onto the landing at the top of the sweeping
staircase, her breath caught at the transformation in the casita. Large
hurricanes with glowing candles sat in the corner of every other step that led
to the first floor. There, more of the hurricanes created a walkway with red
rose petals scattered along it. Candles and floral arrangements were
strategically placed around the living room and kitchen, softly illuminating
the dimly lit rooms and scenting them with a sensual aroma. A Spanish guitarist
sat on a stool in the far corner, strumming a romantic tune and murmuring words
that sounded sweet and sexy at the same time.
Through the open doors, she saw the devilishly handsome man
she loved standing on the patio, looking drop-dead gorgeous in all black, as
he’d been the first time she’d laid eyes on him. He wore a stylish dress shirt
opened at the neck, pants and boots. His blue eyes were dark and smoldering as
he took her in from head to toe. His mouth gaped as he sucked in a sharp
breath. Shana’s toes curled in the dainty shoes that had been included with the
dress.
Finn whistled under his breath, openly admiring her. Yvette
snickered and whispered, “Yeah, he’s getting it tonight.
Not
.”
Shana would have laughed, but she could barely breathe. As
she reached Drake and he took her hand, twining their fingers together, she
felt a ripple of excitement down her spine.
He seemed incapable of taking his eyes off her. He leaned
close and said in a low voice, “You couldn’t be any more beautiful and I
couldn’t be any luckier.”
Emotion swelled in her throat, but she kept the tears at
bay.
Anxiety was now a distant memory for Shana and not a hint of
apprehension or uncertainty tainted this special moment between her and Drake.
For once, she reveled in pure, unadulterated happiness. She knew what she
wanted most in life and she was about to get it.
Him. Forever.
After they’d said their vows and they’d danced and dined and
drank with their friends and the reception was over, Drake lifted her carefully
into his arms and carried her upstairs. He made core-shaking love to her on a
bed covered with rose petals in a room lit by candles and filled with sultry
music.
Just as Jane had predicted.
About the Author
Calista Fox in a multi-published, award-winning author of
contemporary, suspense and paranormal erotic romances. She began her
professional fiction-writing career in 2004, following a successful career in
PR, where she specialized in writing speeches and Congressional testimonies.
Her books have received rave reviews and she is also the recipient of a
Reviewers Choice Award for Best Erotic Sci-Fi Novella.
Calista is a member of Romance Writers of America and two of
its Phoenix Chapters, Desert Rose and Valley of the Sun Romance Writers. She
has served on the Board of Directors, been the newsletter director and chaired
the annual Golden Quill Contest for the Desert Rose Chapter. She is also a
member of Passionate Ink, RWA’s erotic romance chapter. In addition, Calista
gives presentations and workshops on writing novellas.
Calista attended college on a Journalism scholarship and has
worked on newspapers as an editor and reporter. She holds degrees in General
Studies and Communications. Calista lives in Arizona, but travels frequently to
places like Mexico, Europe, San Diego and Washington, D.C. She has traveled the
country by Lear Jet, always with her laptop in tow, and is a spa aficionado!
Calista welcomes comments from readers. You can find her
website and email address on her
author bio page
at
www.ellorascave.com
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