Seducing Megan: Prossers Bay Series Novella Read Online Free Page B

mornings to get everything sorted out for the day, but maybe we could look at your finish times, so that you’re not too late getting home. It might mean taking some work home, but I imagine rosters and such could be done on a laptop.”
    Megan looked at him in surprise. “If we could work something out, I would be grateful. I admit the thought of getting home just in time to feed them and put them to bed isn’t appealing, after dragging them out of bed so early.”
    “What about hiring a nanny to help you out?”
    Her eyebrows shot up. “I actually do enjoy spending some time with them, and I’ve managed so far on my own.”
    Jordan could see she was offended by the suggestion of needing help. Stubborn woman that she was. Still, he didn’t want to annoy her.
    “And very well, looking at those two angels. Since I’ve never had to do what you’re doing, I shouldn’t try to sound like I know what I’m talking about.”
    She nodded, a little grin escaping at his use of the word ‘angels.’ “I appreciate your interest, anyway.”
    They continued walking, and by the time they arrived back at the reception desk he was totally convinced he’d done the right thing in hiring her, and in paying her more than any other person who worked for him apart from Chelsea. He had no doubt that she’d earn every penny. The questions she asked had convinced him she knew what was expected of her, and proved she would have an attention to detail the last woman didn’t have a clue, or care, about.
    “Well, I’d better go pick up the girls from the babysitter. I guess I’ll see you in two weeks.”
    Jordan took her outstretched hand and shook it gently. Its smallness wasn’t lost on him, or the shiver that he felt run through her.
    “I look forward to it,” he said, meaning it in ways he thought she might be able to guess at, as she blushed, withdrew her hand and went to her car. She did a little bunny hop down the drive and he managed to hold back a laugh until she was gone. He would have to watch himself if he didn’t want to scare her off, but she was so tempting. To tease and to kiss, one of which he was good at and the other he was just waiting for the right moment to try.
    The resort had to come first, but he had time for Megan to come to the same conclusion as he had, that whatever was between them wasn’t going to go away any time soon.

 
    Chapter Four
     
    To celebrate her new job, Megan invited Abby, Stephanie and Jeanne, the fourth member of their close-knit group, around for a girls’ night on the Saturday following her meeting with Jordan. Mia and Cody had gone to sleep quickly, giving Megan an early start to an evening of girl talk.
    When they were all settled with a glass of wine in hand, after questions about all the children were answered, the first discussion was naturally about Megan’s new job.
    “So, how did the interview go?”
    Stephanie had been hounding her all week about details and it seemed that she wasn’t about to let up.
    “I told you everything.” Megan tucked her legs underneath her, mentally preparing for the onslaught of her friends’ capacity for dissecting their lives in front of each other.
    “I’ve only heard it third-hand. Come on, Megan, tell us all about our handsome American.”
    Abby clinked her glass with Jeanne’s. “I bet he made a pass at her.”
    “He did not!”
    “So he didn’t say anything about you two hooking up?” Stephanie waded in.
    “He was totally professional.”
    “That at least sounds like you like him a bit better than last time you saw him.” Jeanne sipped her wine while looking thoughtfully over the top of her glass at Megan.
    “What have these two been telling you, Jeanne?”
    “Only that you couldn’t stand the man, but were going to work for him anyway.”
    “I need the money. I’m not proud of ditching Abby, but he’s paying me a bucket load. End of story.” Megan couldn’t help feeling defensive, even though she knew the girls