More than Temptation by Taige Crenshaw Page B

of sticktoitiveness.” Bella wiggled her eyebrows.
    “Damn skippy.” Michelle smirked. “Love a man who doesn’t give up.”
    “Uh-huh,” Bella said, thoughts turning to Morgan.
    “There’s that look again.” Michelle rolled her eyes. “I just saw a man sitting at the bar with the same look.”
    “Morgan is here?” Bella rose. “Why didn’t you tell me? We have plans for the rest of the day. It’s his day off, but he had to go in to work for a little while so I came here to work till he was done.”
    “I just told you. I wondered why you were here on your day off.” Michelle rose.
    “You could have told me as soon as you came in.” She shrugged into her light jacket—the late May day was slightly cool.
    “I would have, but someone wanted a little time with Morgan.” Michelle smiled.
    Bella narrowed her eyes and she wondered who it could have been, then it dawned on her. “Mallory. But why would he want to speak with Morgan?” She headed for the door.
    “Nope, not him,” Michelle said cheerfully. “Actually, two someones. Tall, dark and luscious.”
    Bella frowned at her then went down the hall to the door leading to the main dining room. She went out and stopped, looking across the room to where Morgan sat at the bar. She spotted the familiar men with him and groaned.
    “Oh, Christ, what are Rowan and Sampson doing here?” Bella stared at her brothers—in order they were the oldest and youngest.
    “They were cooking up something with Mallory,” Mike said as she came to stand by Bella’s side.
    Bella glanced at Michelle, wondering what the men were up to.
    “I have no idea what. And knowing your brothers and Mal, I don’t want to know.”
    “Hmmm… Yeah, you’re right, I don’t want to know either.” Bella shook her head. “What are they talking about with Morgan?” She crossed the room.
    As she got close, the men looked at her then stopped speaking. She paused by Rowan and elbowed him then did the same to Sampson before she came to stand in front of Morgan. She lifted her head and accepted his kiss. Morgan placed his hand on her waist, holding her close.
    “My eyes. I’m blind.” Sampson groaned. “I’m too young to see such things.”
    “Please, in three years you will be thirty,” Michelle said. “I’m sure you’ve seen other people kiss before. And kissed women yourself too.”
    “God, I’m getting old. Yep, I’ve seen kisses, but she’s my big sister and it is my job to give her a hard time. Kissing is a fun thing.” Sampson’s tone was teasing. “Since I am getting old, I’ll need someone to take care of me in my old age. Maybe you’ll be willing.”
    “Stop trying to pick up Mike.” Rowan’s deep rumble joined in the conversation. “You know if she was to ever actually take you up on it, you would run for the hills. You don’t do commitment, and Mike would demand that if she was interested.”
    “Look at you getting all deep and shit, Rowan.” Michelle snickered . “Now say it again but deepen that sexy voice of yours.”
    “Now, now, Mike. You know teasing me is a bad idea,” Rowan said in a deeper tone.
    “Yeah, that’s it.” Michelle laughed . “You made me shiver.”
    “Someday you’re going to be a handful for some man.” Rowan chuckled . “And when you do find him, I’m going to buy him a drink because he’s going to need the fortification to deal with you.”
    “Yep. He’s going to need several.” Michelle chuckled .
    Bella stepped back from Morgan’s embrace and glanced at the others. “Is there a reason the two of you are talking with Morgan?”
    “Nope.” Rowan kissed her on the cheek then shook hands with Morgan and left.
    Sampson did the same then followed Rowan. Michelle shook her head and went back towards the offices.
    “What were you all talking about?” Bella pivoted to face Morgan.
    “Man stuff.”
    “You did not just say man stuff.” Bella glared.
    “Yep.” Morgan slid his hand on her hip. “You