Surrender To Me. Donna Hill

time.”

      His eyes picked up the light from the moon and seemed to sparkle. He grinned, leaned down and placed a featherlight kiss on her forehead. “Good night. Rest well. I hope you don’t mind if I call on you again.”

      “You’re going to fly all the way from Louisiana to DC just to see me?”

      “My family has a place in Arlington, Virginia. When I have good reason, I stay there.” He leveled his gaze on her. “Do I have good reason?”

      “You might,” she managed to say.

      That grin again.

      Rafe lifted his chin toward the door. “Want to make sure you get in safely.”

      Avery ran her keys through her fingers, turned and somehow managed to get the key in the lock. She opened the door and flipped on the light in the foyer. She faced him. “See? Safe and sound. Thanks...again.”

      “My pleasure, cher.” He took a step back, turned and strode to his car.

      Avery waited a beat before closing the door. She stood frozen in place while she listened to the rev of his engine. She took a quick peek between the slats of the blinds. Only her car remained.

      * * *

      Rafe pulled into his driveway, killed the engine and slid out. When he walked into the house he sniffed the air and smiled.

      Alice had fixed her should-be-world-famous peach cobbler. The sweet syrupy aroma sprinkled with cinnamon still hung in the air. His mouth watered but it was a little too late to indulge.