Sensual Games (Novak Springs #3) Read Online Free PDF

pinned up on top of her head, a few strands floating around her beautiful heart-shaped face.
    “Sorry, I didn’t mean to.”
    Emma waved her hand. “Don’t worry about it.”
    “Where’s Alison?”
    “Interviews.” Emma pointed down the hallway.
    “Ah, I see. What did Colt want?”
    “Lunch date with Alison. Wanted to check the time with her.” Emma tried to stay nonchalant. She didn’t do a good job because Tori seemed to see right through her.
    “They’re just friends.”
    “It doesn’t matter.”
    Apparently Tori didn’t know they were more than friends. It wasn’t her place to tell her she was wrong. When Alison wanted to share that bit of news with her boss she would.
    “Of course it does. You two have a history—
    “Tori, I really don’t want to talk about Colt.”
    “All right. I’ll drop it for now then.”
    “No, I don’t ever want to talk about him.”
    Tori tilted her head and studied her. “Fine. I’ll leave you be, but know as soon as you give me an opening I’ll pounce on it. There are some things you should know when you’re ready to hear them.”
    “I won’t…” Emma paused and took a deep breath. “Ever be ready or willing to hear them, that is.”
    “Can you tell Alison to come see me before she rushes off to meet Colt?”
    “Sure. Is there anything I can do for you?”
    “No, you’re doing it by fielding the phone calls. Thanks for doing that. I’m sure they’d be ringing off the wall. Alison’s ready to scream.”
    Emma laughed. “Yeah, I got that impression. The sooner she finds a replacement, the better for you both.”
    Vitoria nodded. “It can’t happen fast enough.”
    “Maybe now that I’m here in Seattle fulltime we can do lunch more often.”
    “Which reminds me, let me get you the key to the condo.”
    Vitoria rushed down the hall to her office. Emma was always amazed she could walk so fast in her killer high heels. Today’s pair was a dark blue with jeweled tips, perfectly matching her dress.
    “Here it is. Come by whenever you’re ready. I have the guest room ready for you.”
    “Have you mentioned to Wes I’m going to be staying with you?” Emma asked.
    Vitoria shook her head. “No, I haven’t spoken to him since he left this morning. I’m not sure if he will be back tonight. He likes to stay at least a few nights out at the ranch.”
    “I have a feeling he’ll be back. He’s going to want to interrogate me.”
    Tori laughed. “No doubt you’re right. Don’t let it bother you. I’ll be there to keep him in line.”
    “Thanks, I appreciate it.”
    “No problem. Now I need to get back to work. Leave any messages on Alison’s desk. She can sort them out later. If you need to leave let me know so I can turn the answering service on.”
    Emma nodded. “Okay. I’m sure it’ll be fine though.”
    Tori waved and walked back to her office. Emma sat back and let out a deep breath. What had she gotten herself into? She’d willingly volunteered so Alison could go out to lunch with her ex-boyfriend. Apparently she was a glutton for punishment. She pushed it all out of her head and concentrated on the task she’d signed up for. Answering phones couldn’t really be that bad.

Chapter Five
    Colt pushed his fingers through his hair leaving it a disheveled mess, strands falling all over the place. He’d had it pulled back with a rubber band, but it had since been pulled free leaving his hair floating around his shoulders. Where the hell was Alison? If she’d mentioned anything to Emma—he didn’t want to think about what that might mean. Maybe he should call her again? No, the last time he got that brilliant idea he’d ended up talking to Emma. Awkward didn’t even begin to describe how that had been. He thought talking to her in Dr. Ellwood’s office had been bad. He’d been wrong. At least she couldn’t see his face through a telephone line. He honestly didn’t think she’d be the one answering the phones at Tori’s office. No