Gambling on Love (Stories of Serendipity #6) Read Online Free PDF Page B

know where it would lead.
    “What do you mean?” She propped herself on her elbow to see his face. His electric blue eyes were focused on the heavens above, and a wistful smile played across his face.
    “I just think it would be cool to go back in time and meet you as a child, to see you play, talk to you and stuff. Be the one to help you get through growing pains. That’s all.”
    This protective side of Luke was new to Kathy. Sure, he’d held an umbrella over her head once and let her borrow his jacket, but hearing him say he would have liked to be a guiding part of her formative years was…a little exciting and a little weird.
    “Do you have a little ‘Daddy-complex’? Why don’t you just have kids of your own?” She watched his eyes cloud in thought and wished she could take back the words. It didn’t look like he was thinking good thoughts.
    This was the first time she’d brought up the kid issue. It was a big deal to her, but they’d only been dating a couple of months, and she didn’t want to run him off. She liked him. A lot.
    “I’m not Dad material. I wouldn’t be good at it. I just wish I’d known you when you were a kid. That’s all.” His face changed expression completely, a startled look crossing his features before a smile lit his face. “Look, did you see that one?” He pointed with the arm Kathy wasn’t laying on, releasing her hip, leaving a cold spot where his hand had been.
    Her gaze followed where he pointed, to see the tail end of a small flash in the sky. She snuggled down to watch the show, dropping the topic of children. She cherished the thought that he’d allowed a rare glimpse into something Luke usually kept carefully hidden.
    They spent the evening oohing and aahing, pointing out shooting stars, and each time one fell, Kathy wished the same wish: Luke would want a future with her.

    She’d set the alarm on her phone to go off at fifteen minute intervals, so she wouldn’t lose track of time. When it went off, the Evangelist stopped talking and looked at her, annoyed. Kathy smiled wanly, exhausted already, and she hadn’t even been listening for the last ten minutes. She looked up to see a really good-looking guy leaning on the booth behind him.
    “Thanks for your time. I’ll be in touch.”
    She reached out her hand to shake his, but he obviously realized she hadn’t been paying attention, because he simply said, “Have a blessed day,” and left.
    “Hi there…” The sexy voice caught her attention, and Kathy’s eyes took in the tall drink of water in front of her. He was rocking a pair of brown leather pants, and a skin tight, baby blue tee shirt, showing off a rippling torso and tattooed biceps that could melt the panties off Mother Teresa.
    “Hi.” She shook his hand, reminding herself to firm up her grip, show some assertiveness. But the warmth in his hand traveled up her arm to her face, and she felt his gaze on her intensely.
    He smiled a flirtatious grin, and she saw even, white teeth, making a mental note to ask about his dental history, whether it was natural or if he’d had a lot of expensive orthodontia to get that beautiful smile. Luke had worn braces as a teenager, but the whiteness of his teeth was all natural. Focus, Kathy.
    She motioned for him to have a seat, and he slid into the booth across from her with the grace of an athlete, so her first question was, “Do you play any sports? What are you good at?” She flipped to a new page on her notebook, after making a brief note about the Jesus Freak, and waited patiently for his answer.
    His eyes slowly consumed her while he composed his thoughts. “Well, it all depends on what you’d consider sport. But I do have incredible stamina, or so I’ve been told.” A deliberate smile spread across his face, and Kathy looked down at her paper in an attempt to conceal the flush she knew was taking over her face. This guy was forward.
    “Okay…Any medical history? Food or drug allergy? History of