Ginny Blue's Boyfriends
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“Drugs can make people act like maniacs, sometimes.”
Jazz inclined his head. “Nana believes there’s more to that story, though frankly, I’m not so sure. But that’s all past history. What matters now is Nana. Will you meet her? Just get an overall impression? That’s all I’m looking for,” he said, his gaze turning toward the lake. A sleek, black-and-white Master Craft pulled up to the dock outside Foster’s patio.
I didn’t talk about the cost. I didn’t mention that I was barely an apprentice. I didn’t say anything to jeopardize the moment. Under Jasper Purcell’s spell I could only give one answer: “Yes.”
That brought a brilliant smile to his lips. He gave me his full attention again and clasped my hands between his own. My knuckles tingled. “Thank you,” he said, his gaze so warm my internal temperature shot skyward. Whew. I was going to have to order another drink ... and pour it over my head to cool off.
Marry in haste, repent in leisure. One of my mother’s favorite axioms slipped across my mind. So, okay, I wasn’t marrying the guy. It wasn’t like he was even interested. But I sure ended up with a lot of time wishing I hadn’t been so hasty.
Every time I say “yes” it gets me in a shitload of trouble.
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