Total pages in book: 29
Estimated words: 26739 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 134(@200wpm)___ 107(@250wpm)___ 89(@300wpm)
Estimated words: 26739 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 134(@200wpm)___ 107(@250wpm)___ 89(@300wpm)
Turning to wrap my arms around him, I trail a finger down his chest just lightly enough to be felt. My smile is forced but still seductive.
“Ready to finally see what I have under my dress tonight?”
Surprise flashes through me when he grabs my hand and brings it to his mouth for a kiss, before shaking his head.
“Not tonight. I can tell that you don’t want this and honestly? I can live without it for one night. We can give your lingerie a work-out tomorrow. How about that, sweetheart? Meanwhile, why don’t you go and pick a movie for us to watch? I have your favorite ice-cream and my favorite beer in the freeze, ready to go. Is there anything else you want for our movie night?”
Smiling hesitantly, I add, “Do we have any popcorn?”
His laugh rolls through me, helping to chase away some of the cold from the past few hours.
“Of course I have popcorn. What kind of man do you think I am? Even if I didn’t love it, you do and that guarantees that I’ll always have it in stock for you.” he said, throwing a wink over his shoulder as he disappears into the kitchen.
I can hear the telltale popping of kernels as I flip through the selection of movies. Adam’s voice floating in from the kitchen makes me pause.
“Do you want to change into something more comfortable? Sweetheart, you know I love you in sweats just as much as a little black dress.”
My heart races. Did he just use the word “love”? But maybe he meant it in a different context. More “I love your outfit” rather than “I love you.”
I answer in what I hope is a normal-sounding voice.
“I think I’ll just steal your shirt to put over my lingerie. I’m getting used to wearing lace now so it’s not as scratchy as it used to be. Unless you have a problem with me taking your shirt?”
I doubt that he does, considering how he drools whenever I wear anything of his, but it’s always a good idea to ask before I take someone else’s things.
Adam appears in the doorway in the next instant, leaning against it with a cheeky smile.
“The day I say “no” to that is the day you should bury me.”
As he speaks, he removes his shirt, tossing it to me with a glint in his eyes that has nothing to do with sex. Slipping out of my dress, I pull the shirt on over my curves. Adam’s leering at me, but it’s a good leer. The kind that I like, and I do a sassy squiggle of my hips to tempt him.
He chuckles and I run into his arms for a hug.
“Sweetheart, you look beautiful,” he murmurs into the crown of my head. I press myself against him.
“Thanks!” is my chirpy reply. “Now for the movie.”
I look around for the remote and begin to scroll through our streaming choices. Hmm, there’s some good stuff here. Meanwhile, Adam heads back into the kitchen to see to our popcorn. Faintly, I can hear him asking me something, but then inspiration strikes.
I run into the adjoining den and grab up all the blankets and pillows I can find. Then, I start back toward the living room with them in my arms. Adam’s chuckle is music to my ears even as I feel a flush working its way up my neck. The mass of blankets doesn’t allow me to see him until I feel his arms gathering some of my load.
“So that’s where you went. Here, let me help with this.”
Like I was going to refuse. If he waits much longer I might topple over from the weight of the blankets.
With half the load in his arms, I can now see his fond smile. The affection in his eyes makes me want to duck my head, but I fight the urge. You’re a grown woman, I remind myself. You can handle this.
We dump the cushions and throw pillows on the floor as Adam turns to me with a grin.
“So, I take it we’ll be making a fort today?” Nothing in his tone is disagreeing with my idea and I allow myself to relax, grinning back at him.
I give a sheepish shrug, “It’s been years since I last did this but I want to do it with you. Of course if you don’t want to – ”
His lips cut off the beginning of my babble, only pulling back once I’ve thoroughly lost my train of thought. I’ve been kissed thoroughly and this man always leave me breathless. Adam grins at me once more.
“I said no such thing, nor will I. This seems fun and I can’t wait to try it. Give me a second to get the snacks and we’ll be ready to start.”
He doesn’t wait for me to answer before turning and strutting back to the kitchen with his normal swagger. My eyes drift down to watch his rear end as he leaves. It flexes and seems to be a marvel of nature.