Read His to Claim #2: Savage Kiss for Free Online

very sexy.
    Unlike Storm’s tattoo-laden arms, Travis had one snake tattoo encircling his bicep. His longish sandy hair was unkempt, in a stylish way, and his strong jaw was shadowed with whiskers.
    “Oh, hi. How are you doing?” Why in the world was Travis here?
    Storm’s words echoed through her head.
Travis and I are good friends, but if he could steal you away, he would. It’’s just a weird rivalry that started between us when we were on the road
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    His smile was boyish and wickedly sexy at the same time.
    “I wanted to know if you’d join me for lunch.”
    “Well, I’m not sure if—”
    “Oh, my God. You’re Travis, the lead singer of Savage Kiss.” A young woman who’d been sitting with two friends at a table a few feet away bolted to her feet and rushed over. “I saw your show last week. You were amazing.”
    Travis smiled. “Thanks, darlin’.”
    She thrust a menu at him. “Can I get your autograph?”
    “Oh, me, too,” one of her friends said. Both young women had joined her and they were crowding around him.
    He signed autographs for all three of them, and a few other people who came over.
    He turned to Melanie and placed his hand on her shoulder. “Please say you’ll join me and we can go somewhere quiet.”
    Sue walked over. “Hi, I’m Sue.” She grinned broadly as she held out her hand.
    Travis shook it. “Nice to meet you, Sue.”
    “Travis, that’s our supervisor over there. I happen to know she saw your concert on Thursday night and is a big fan. I’m sure she’d be thrilled if you go say hi, and I doubt she’d turn you down if you ask if Melanie can leave for lunch a little early.”
    “Thanks for the tip, Sue. I’ll be right back.”
    “What are you doing, Sue? I’m seeing Storm.”
    “Listen, Mel, you have two sexy men pursing you.” She winked. “Keep your options open.”
    Travis strolled back to Melanie. “Ready?”
    “I … guess so.”
    ***
    Melanie and Travis sat down at the table on the patio of Genaro’s, a little café a couple of blocks from the shop. The hostess handed them menus, and after a quick glance at the specials, Melanie closed hers.
    When the waitress came by, Melanie ordered the chicken-and-pineapple wrap with a salad and Travis asked for a beer and a burger.
    “I’m surprised you came to see me,” Melanie said.
    “Why?”
    She couldn’t help staring at his blue-green eyes, which sent waves of warmth through her every time he focused on her, which felt like all the time. It was as if she was all he could see.
    After years of working with Rafe and feeling invisible, it was a heady feeling. He continued to watch her with unabashed interest, as if he could peer into her soul and know her deepest secrets.
    “Well, you don’t really know me. And I didn’t think you were staying in the city.”
    “I wanted to spend some time with my sister. I only met her fiancé briefly when they came to see us play on Thursday, and we didn’t get much time to talk. I can’t let my little sister just marry some guy without getting to know him.”
    She smiled. “And do you approve?”
    He grinned. “That depends. Do you like the guy?”
    “Mr. Ranier? Yes, of course.”
    “You call him Mr. Ranier?” He shrugged. “I guess he was your boss. Yeah, he seems a bit overbearing to me, but he seems to make Jess happy.”
    She nodded.
    “And as for not knowing you,” he smiled, “I wouldn’t mind changing that.”
    “Is that why you asked me to lunch?” She pushed a loose strand of hair, which had escaped the elastic that bound it, behind her ear. “You know I’m seeing Storm.”
    He shrugged. “I asked you here because I want to get an engagement gift for Jess and I want it to be something special. I thought I could ask your advice. Maybe you’d even help me pick it out.”
    “Oh, that’s nice of you.” She nodded. “Sure, I could do that.”
    The waitress brought their food and she picked up her fork. As she enjoyed a bite of her salad, she