HAPPY MEMORIES

His eyes dropped to her chest, and she applauded her choice to wear the lacy bra that made her breast perky. And there was no hiding how the way he looked at her hardened her nipples to desperate peaks.

"Before you met me, did you have past relationships?"

"A few. But was never stable."

"How about vacations?"

"A few. Some were with Grandpa."

"Maybe a few trips with all the women you've been with?" she asked, trying to make herself believe that Jake probably swooped women away to seduce them, only to leave them. Maybe she'd crave him less if she actually thought he truly was the man who would give his life in exchange for his.

Instead of a fond smile about his travels like she expected, he snorted.

"Hardly."

"What? Didn't make freaky memories while away?"

"Oh, no, Freya. I could have had anyone with me," he said, confidence dripping from his words.

"So, why not take them?"

The arrogant smirk faded, and he studied her again, this time like he was curious and not like he could see throug