Page 7 of Conquered

"Will this cover it?" He asked handing her three twenty-dollar bills.

Noelle removed one bill and returned the rest to him. A wretched feeling bloomed. She was sorry to see him go. But she had responsibilities even if the feeling sucked.

“Noelle?” Hunter called out.

“Yes?” She replied sacrificing a few more seconds of her time.

“I really loved talking to you. Do you mind if I dropped by again? Even if you did think I was here to steal your sauce recipe.”

“Sure,” eyes shining with pleasure, “I may even share it with you now that I know you can’t boil water,” she replied impishly.

Sexy laughter preceded his exit. And Noelle admitted she liked the sound very much.