Chances (Mystic Nights #1)(53)

When her small hand slid into his, he looked down at it. Not because she was so slight, but because he felt a bolt of electricity pass through him. He knew he was attracted to her. That much was obvious. But the current that passed between them shocked him.

Before he could contemplate it further, she was quickly withdrawing her hand. He recovered. “Well then,” he glanced back to her face. It was heart shaped. Adorable, framed by long dark hair that lay thickly past her shoulders, a few strands against her ample chest. “Thank you.”

“You’re welcome,” she replied shifting from one foot to the other. She looked nervous all of a sudden. And that reminded Joseph of what he had just witnessed. He scrutinized her more closely. He gave her time to explain what she was doing before he asked. She had been taking items from the kitchen and had placed them into her car. When she didn’t respond, he glanced pointedly once more at her car wondering what exactly she had been taking. One of the toughest things to control in a casino this large was theft. Both small, and large. Despite best efforts to control it, the casino had plenty of that going on. And most often it was the staff taking the stuff themselves.

She noticed his gaze and his questioning look. Oh, my. He thought she was stealing. She became angry and embarrassed all at the same time. Her words came out in a rush. “I was taking the expired items to the food pantry, Mr. Sassacus,” she quickly lied.

Something about her tone kept Joseph on edge. He could always tell a lie when he heard it. Her body betrayed her, when she lifted a hand to twirl one dark strand of hair around her index finger.

“Of course you were,” he purred laying the charm on thick. He gave her his megawatt smile. The smile that worked wonders on the opposite sex. So she was a do gooder. Perhaps. He’d watch her carefully though, he mused. “And please call me Joseph, or Joe.”

“Joseph, er, Joe, of course,” she stammered and made to pass him by and head to the kitchen. He was unnerving her. The man was just too good looking for words. And by the way he kept staring at her like that, she felt like he was a wolf staring down its prey. She had to admit the man was attractive. But, she was not going down that road. She had too many other things to take care of, too many other responsibilities. And there was no way she wanted to be on this man’s radar. There was too much at stake.

She quickly made her way back to the kitchens. But she could feel those eyes watching her the whole way. Chocolate brown eyes, she noticed, as her body shuddered of its own volition. Yes, she definitely could lose herself in those eyes.

The End





Note from the Author




I hope you enjoyed Book 1 of Mystic Nights. And I hope you enjoyed the sneak peek I gave you into Book 2, Triple Diamonds, as well. This series will contain five books. Each of Tawny’s children will have their story told, and then it will end with her book, her love story. That is one you will not want to miss.

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The Mystic Nights Series





Chances


(Book 1 of Mystic Nights Series)

Mystic Nights Casino is the newest gambling hot spot to hit Lantern Hill, and Tawny Sassacus runs it. For her people, the Eastern Pequot Tribal Nation, she is determined to make it a success despite trouble with politicians, and a rival tribal nation. With the help of her children, she is determined to fight for what is right.

As Vice-Chair of Mystic Nights, Jonathan Sassacus doesn’t have time to chase women. He only likes a sure bet. When he crosses paths with the new dancer, things change. Tall, with legs that won’t quit, she’s a distraction he doesn’t need, but can’t resist.

One night of passion is all it takes. Aliya Chance can’t get the sexy as sin Jonathan out of her head. His powerful and domineering ways are not what she needs in her life. She has her own dreams that don’t include giving private dances to the boss.

Jonathan has much to do. He has to hunt down skimmers and embezzlers in his casino before the big audit. The trail he follows leads him down a road filled with murder and betrayal that brings danger to his very door. When his faith is rocked by the woman stealing his heart, will it be too late to save them? Or, will he risk throwing the dice by taking the biggest chance of all?