Sam's Promise (Blackwater)

“Mom’s neighbor. Always sticking her nose in other people’s business. Drives everyone on the street batty.”

Sam’s gaze went back to Brodix. “Thanks, man.”

Brodix gave him a nod. “No problem. You kids be good now,” he said as he headed toward his car.

After Sam rolled up the window, his attention came back to her. His grin was pure sin when he tapped her nose. “The entire weekend, sweetheart. Hmm, what to do…”

“We could always play Monopoly,” she offered with a grin.

Sam started the engine and put the truck in gear. “If it’s strip Monopoly, then you’ve got a deal.”

“Like, you land on one of my hotels and you have to take off an item of clothing and vice versa?”

“Yep,” he answered.

Julie crossed her arms over her chest. “I have to warn you, I always win.”

He entwined their fingers and brought her hand to his mouth for a kiss. “It’ll be my pleasure to lose to you, sweet rose,” he murmured against her skin.

“This is bound to be some weekend,” she replied as butterflies took flight in her stomach.

He chuckled. “Damn straight.”

As he took off down the street, Julie sat back in her seat, content to enjoy the ride with the sexy man who’d so sweetly stolen her heart.