Blue Autumn in the Bayou (Gumbo Love) Read Online Free PDF

thought. “True that. Listen, Wiggins, I’ll check back with you a little later. Remember, you’re bunking at my place. The key will be in the same spot. I’ve gotta go for now.” Travis didn’t give Rykard a chance to respond.

 
     
     
     
     
     
     
    CHAPTER 4
     
     
    Travis couldn’t take his eyes off her. He couldn’t explain his sudden infatuation with this woman, not since she strolled into his great-uncle’s funeral on Wednesday. He found himself besieged by her. Her frosty responses did nothing to deter him from wanting to find out what made her tick. He managed to hide his interest in Autumn from his family. He needed to figure out what his attraction to her was before he embarrassed himself in front of his folks.
    He watched her stretch her long arms over her head, and her slim tank top rose, revealing smooth, brown flesh. Travis feasted his gaze on her bare stomach, and her lean hips and ample behind. She was very beautiful. But when she turned, he was sure they connected beyond a physical attraction because she stared right at his car. Travis sucked in a breath and held it. She didn’t turn away until one of the ladies touched her arm. She then moved to follow her friends down the path toward the fountain. After she was out of sight, he released the air in his chest.
    Travis waited a few minutes before he opened the driver -side door. He needed a moment to collect himself and to give the group a chance to congregate before he showed up. He stuck his hands into his jeans pockets as he strolled down to the fountain. He sauntered toward the group. A smile curved his face when he reached them.
    Trish sprint ed toward Travis. He was her oldest and, surely her favorite brother because Travis treated her like a princess. He opened his arms and accepted his little sister’s warm receptions.
    “TK!” She wrapped her arms around him and kissed his cheek.
    “Hi , Lil’bit. How’s my baby sister?”
    “Great. Are you here to take pictures with us ?” She fell into an easy step with Travis and her arm immediately went around his waist.
    “No, sweetheart. I’m just here to watch. I came to see how my little brother manages to keep all these beautiful women to himself.” His eyes instantly went to Autumn before they traveled to the others already formed in a lineup the photographer had arranged. Once he acknowledged everyone else with a simple glance, he recaptured her gaze.
    Travis noticed her hopeless attempts to gaze at his lips without getting caught. And when he did capture her eyes, she quickly looked away. He liked her response. No doubt in his mind, he saw and understood the passion as thick as clay in her gaze. He didn’t miss how she pulled her lip between her teeth. He felt the electric sparks dancing between them and it didn’t stop until she turned when Reggie’s voice interrupted their private interlude.
    “Trish, get back in line. We want to take as few shots as possible,” Reggie scolded.
    Trish pouted , leaving her brother’s embrace. Travis stopped just short of the group. With his saucy smile still in place, he nodded. He didn’t miss the reaction he saw in Autumn’s face and posture.
    “I’m not surprise d you’re here, TK.” Trae gave him a knowing look.
    “I vote that he join the crew.” Mona added. “Whew! Your brother is fine, Trae.”
    Reggie rolled her eyes. “Modesty has never been your strong suit has it, Mona? Everyone, this is Travis.”
    “Afternoon , ladies. Sorry you’re not taking pictures with the best-looking Brooks man.”
    “Modesty doesn’t seem to be your strong suit , either,” Erica so graciously added.
    Travis tipped his head toward the beautiful little lady standing right next to Autumn. “No , beautiful. I can’t say that it is. I know what I want and when I want it.” He managed to maintain her gaze long enough to acknowledge her before he moved it directly to Autumn. “Aren’t you going to introduce these lovely ladies,