Total pages in book: 27
Estimated words: 24936 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 125(@200wpm)___ 100(@250wpm)___ 83(@300wpm)
Estimated words: 24936 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 125(@200wpm)___ 100(@250wpm)___ 83(@300wpm)
The description is too over-the-top, and I just laugh it off.
“No, no,” I say. “Curt Salomon can get any woman he wants, and he wouldn’t be attracted to me.”
Halsey stops mixing the contents of the pie filling and shoots me an odd glance.
“Seriously?”
I pause.
“Why?”
Halsey merely blows out a breath of exasperation.
“Girl, my stepdad is attracted to you. Anyone can sense the sparks between you guys. I mean, the room’s practically combusting when the two of you are in it, and I see how he stares at your figure. He wants you, Annie.”
I shake my head, my cheeks going hot.
“Oh no, you’re just imagining things,” I demur. “I’m sure you’re just sensing the heat between yourself and Travis.”
Halsey won’t be deterred though.
“No, it’s not that,” she says in a firm tone while pouring the sweet potato filling into the pie crust. “Trust me, I know what I’m seeing, and Curt is into you, girlfriend. You’ve got to make your play.”
I merely laugh helplessly as I pick up the potato peeler.
“I can’t,” I say. “You know me, Hals. I’m terrible at that kind of thing, and besides, stuff like that just doesn’t happen to girls like me. I just went through the whole Alex / Alexa transgender situation. Now that’s the kind of thing that happens to me.”
Halsey pshaws.
“That could have happened to anyone,” she says in an airy tone. “Lots of people are exploring their sexuality these days, and you just happened to be dating Alexa when she decided to re-orient. But I promise nothing like that would ever happen with Curt because he is all man. This is your opportunity, Annie.”
Still, I can’t believe my friend’s even suggesting it.
“I appreciate your advice, Hals,” I say in a droll tone. “But I am not going to use this Thanksgiving feast as an opportunity to hit on your stepdad. What kind of guest would I be? What would that even say about me?”
Halsey winks.
“It just means that you’re a woman who knows a good man when she sees one. But if you’re shy, I get it. Besides, I have a solution,” she announces.
I stare at her.
“What is it?”
Halsey gets a sly grin on her pretty features as she winks on me.
“We’re all among friends here,” she begins in a casual tone. “And you know that Travis and I have no problem with things getting sexual. Hell, they already have,” she giggles, referencing her escapades last night. Uh oh. Something naughty’s coming down the pike and I can sense it as a thrill runs down my spine.
“What do you mean?” I ask.
Halsey merely winks at me again before tossing a long lock of blonde hair over her shoulder.
“I’m just saying that we should make this a Thanksgiving to remember for our men, that’s all,” she says in a lofty voice. “Let’s give them a reason to really celebrate.”
Then, she leans forward and begins describing her idea as my cheeks go bright red. Literally, sweat breaks out on my brow as my pulse skyrockets because Halsey’s plans are filthy, steamy, and totally taboo … and yet I’m titillated, and want to try it all the same.
CHAPTER 5
Annie
I can’t believe this is happening.
“You must be joking,” I say to my friend in a low tone. “Should we just get changed and act normal?”
Halsey fluffs her blonde hair before leaning forward to reapply her lipstick. They she makes those funny duck lips in the mirror before backing off with a satisfied nod.
“No, it’s fine,” she purrs. “Curt and Travis are going to love this. Besides, you look sexy, girl! Why do you want to change?”
I stare down at my curvaceous figure, which is currently clad in nothing but a sheer lace bra and matching panties, borrowed from Halsey of course. My breasts are practically leaking out the sides, and the get-up is so sheer that the shadows of my nipples are visible. On my feet are stiletto heels in a matching black, and my hair’s done in a wavy, wild fall down my back. The whole look screams “temptress,” but the fact is that I’m so nervous that my palms are sweating, even if there’s already a bit of wetness between my thighs.
“This is just so crazy, that’s all,” I say in a low voice while staring at my reflection. The girl there has flushed cheeks and a pout that looks utterly kissable. “I mean, are Travis and Curt expecting this?”
“Of course not!” Halsey mock-scolds while checking out her own bra-and-panty get-up. “That’s part of the surprise. They’re going to be so happy though because what could be better than a sexy Thanksgiving feast? We’re putting the ‘sex’ in ‘sexy,’” she winks.
I open my mouth to speak, but Halsey cuts me off. “Oh wait, I hear the men outside. Come on, silly,” she says, taking my hand. “They’re done with their showers, so we can make our entrance.”