Quicksilver Passion (75 page)

And then you’ll do what?” she sneered.

He grinned at her.
I’m sure I could think of something.”

She carefully turned her head away so she wouldn’t have to look at him.
You promised,” she reminded him primly.
Remember your promise.”

I wish to hell I could forget it!” He grabbed his pants and pulled them on.
I won’t touch you—not until you give me the word.”

Don’t hold your breath,” she snapped back.

He didn’t answer. She watched him stir up the fire and begin making coffee.
This is probably the last day you’ll have to put up with my rotten cooking,” he said.
Whether my pards made it into town or not, I imagine your watchdog will come looking this afternoon. Does he have any idea where you are?”

She hadn’t thought about Al in a long time.
I think I told him. I imagine he’s worried to death about me.”

Cherokee looked up from frying bacon.
Just what is he to you?”

Not my lover,” she said, her face flushing hot.

Well, of course I didn’t think that,” he said,
but there’s some kind of unusual bond between you.”