Fall for You by Susan Behon Page A

her. When their lips met, she kissed him until he held her so tightly that she was practically lifted off the floor. After they broke apart, they were both breathing hard. She settled back on her feet and rubbed a hand down his chest to his stomach. His abs tightened like they had last night. Sophie made a mental note that he was sensitive there.
    She turned to gather her purse and laptopand walked around Reed. Sophie smiled at him from the door. “I think it's safe to say that it's more than a little bit. Good-night, Reed. I'll see you tomorrow.”
    “ Oh, no you don't!” He took her laptop from her and ushered her through the door. “You can't kiss a man stupid and not expect him to walk you to your car.” Reed waited for her to open her car door, then handed the computer back to her.Before Sophie could get behind the wheel, he placed his hands on either side of her and boxed her in. “Besides, this gives me another chance to kiss you good-night.” He leaned down and touched his lips to hers in a slow erotic slide. It was hot and utterly consuming. It was also over much too quickly for her peace of mind.
    After one more soft kiss, he moved far enough away for her to close thedoor. “Be careful driving home.” Sophie stared up at him and shook her head at the smug look on his face. He knew that this time she was the one who'd gotten kissed stupid.
    “ Good-night.” She started the engine and hoped like hell she didn't look as loopy as she felt.
    * * * *
    A few days later, Reed checked in at his office to make sure everything was running on schedule.
    Keith was sitting inhis chair fielding a phone call. “No, tell him we're not breaking ground there until Friday. I don't care if he wants it done sooner. We have schedules for a reason.” There was a pause as he listened. “Fine, I'll be back at the site around two o'clock. Tell him to come see me at the mobile office and I'll tell him myself.”
    He hung up the phone and looked at his brother. Keith scrubbed a handthrough his shaggy blond hair in frustration. “I'm telling you Reed, I hate this shit. I like it better when you're in charge.”
    Reed took a seat. “Keith, don't sweat it. You're doing a good job and the Falls Condos are going up right on schedule. You can handle this one on your own.”
    Keith sighed, “I'd rather be hammering something.” He gave a sly grin. “Speaking of hammering something, how'sit going with Sophie?”
    Reed was out of his chair before he knew it. He glared at Keith. “Don't you ever talk about her like that!”
    He put his hands up in a sign of surrender. “Okay! Sorry man, I didn't know you were serious about her.”
    Reed tried to get his temper under control. “You don't talk about a woman like that.”
    Keith raised his eyebrows in surprise. “This is a new side of you. Usually,when it comes to women, you could take them or leave them. Personally, I like to take them, then leave them.” He laughed at his own joke but sobered when Reed didn't laugh too. “But seriously, I'm sorry. I didn't know.”
    Sighing, Reed ran a hand over his face. “I didn't mean to overreact. When it comes to Sophie, I…” For once he was at a loss for words. “I don't know what the hell I'm thinking.It's just different with her. Got it?”
    Keith answered. “Got it.” He broke the tension with, “So, do you get free cookies? If you do, man, send some my way.” Making a disgusted grimace, he said, “Mom forced the ones that she made on me and after one bite, I couldn't do another. It got stuck in my throat when I tried to swallow it. I swear it's because my body didn't recognize it as food.” Keithtook a sip of coffee as if to rinse out the remembered taste. “For once, I couldn't eat something and I don't think she believed me when I told her I was full.” Then his expression brightened. “But I did remind her how much you like cookies.”
    “ You asshole!” Reed groaned.
    Keith was unrepentant. “You're