Idolatry

Taking a deep breath Win said “it’s short for Winter.”

“Winter Coates?” he said and she could see his lips twitching as he fought not to smile.

“Yes” she said looking away.

“Really?”

“Would I make a name like that up?” she growled.

“No probably not” he said.

Win looked over at him and seeing him struggling to contain himself she said in an angry tone “oh for god sake go ahead and laugh, everyone else does.”

Cole’s laughter bubbled out but quickly he recovered and pulling her into his arms he said “I’m sorry Win.”

“Hmmm” she said folding her arms against her chest not wanting to melt against his hard body. He hadn’t lived up to his side of the deal and she was angry.

“I am sorry” he said “and I have to say, putting your surname aside, I like your first name.”

“I hate it” she snapped.

“I can understand that” he said “but maybe it won’t always be that way. If you had a different surname for instance, you may not. Winter Blake sounds kind of nice.”

Shocked Win just stared at him.

With a grin he kissed her throat and said “just saying.”

Win’s body relaxed against him now. His hint that he may want to marry her some day had banished her anger and as always his kiss had her heart racing. He moved his lips to her mouth and Win unfolded her arms and wrapped them around his neck.