Indulging the Professor (7 page)

“How long have you been renovating?”

“A little over six months.”

“Well, thanks for your time. Maybe I’ll visit when
you’re finished.” She smiled encouragement, but disappointment filled Elyse’s
heart at the thought of not staying there. “Good luck with the renovations.”

When she turned to leave, he stopped her with a hand on her
shoulder. “Wait.”

When she turned back, his ice blue eyes held her gaze. The
intensity there made her stomach flutter. It should have been a warning sign to
run fast and far, but her body responded in other ways. The sensation he
created from just one touch coursed through her system, landing straight
between her legs.

Oh
my…

“For the past few months I’ve been renovating the third
floor. If I’m going to live here and run this place, I wanted my rooms to be
done first before I started on the rest of the inn. There are two bedrooms up
there; both have private bathrooms. You could stay if you want.”

“That’s very nice of you, but—”

“Your room has a lock.”

As
if that would keep you out. You have the keys.

“I’m not ready to have guests yet, so I wouldn’t charge
you.”

“I couldn’t, but thank you.”

“You drove all this way to Pleasure Inn. There isn’t another
place for miles. Spend the night and then you can leave in the morning.”

She wasn’t familiar with the surrounding area and the drive
had made her tired. What if she couldn’t find another place to spend the night?

“I don’t blame you for being cautious.” He shrugged. “You do
what your gut tells you; but you’re more than welcome to stay here.”

She stared into his deep eyes for a few moments. She’d left
the city to get away and forget about the disaster of a relationship with
Phillip. She’d done nothing but work for years. She hadn’t been to a restaurant
or on a vacation in months. She was too busy cooking for others.
Would one night in a
beautiful Victorian inn be so bad? How could it be, especially when the inn
keeper looked like a goddamned Calvin Klein model?

“I’ll stay on one condition.”

“Sure.”

“You have to tell me your name.”

“Oh.” He ran his fingers through his hair and smiled for the
first time since answering the door. “Forgive my manners. I’m Logan Cole.” He
extended his hand to her.

“Nice to meet you, Logan,” she said properly as she shook
his hand. “I’m Elyse Clapton.”

“Welcome to Pleasure Inn, Ms. Clapton.” He dipped his head
as he held the door open for her. “Where all of your fantasies become reality.”

Master
of the Inn
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About the Author

Ella Jade
has been writing for as long as she can remember. As a child, she often had a
notebook and pen with her and now as an adult, the laptop is never far. The
plots and dialogue have always played out in her head, but she never knew what
to do with them. That all changed when she discovered the eBooks industry. She
started penning novels at a rapid pace and now she can't be stopped.

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chasing after her kids, she's busy writing, attending PTO meetings, kickboxing
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