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“Since the day I met you. I’m not sure what to do about it.”
I didn’t know what that meant. He worked hard. Incredibly hard, without even breaking a sweat. I, on the other hand, had to bust my ass twenty-two hours a day just to stay above water. In what world could I ever inspire him?
“Why me?”
He leaned in, pressing a soft kiss to my lips. I heard his intake of breath, his mouth open, and then—
“Max, is that you down there?”
I tensed at the sound of the low voice coming from the top of the stairs.
“Yeah, Dad.” He let out a heavy breath and rested his forehead against mine. “Just showing off our accomplishments.” He raised his fingers in air quotes when he spoke the word accomplishments. “Do you want to meet my dad?” he whispered.
Did I want to meet Hirsh Levin? The man who sold sex for a living? The man responsible for bringing the sexiest man alive onto the planet? Yes, yes, I did.
Of course I downplayed my excitement. I simply nodded.
He guided me up the stairs with his hand at the small of my back. I didn’t realize the gesture would affect me so much. The graze of his hand, even when I was fully clothed, set my body on fire. Suddenly the enclosed staircase was sweltering and I struggled to breathe. But the heat was nothing compared to the excitement dancing in my stomach when my mind conjured my bank of images. Max’s lips. Those lips kissing mine. His strong hands and mouth bringing me to orgasm.
I shivered, but quickly composed myself. Although daddy dearest was probably used to girls in heat, that wasn’t the image I wanted to portray.
We walked side by side into the kitchen. Max’s dad has his nose stuck in a book when we approached, wire-rimmed reading glasses perched on his nose. He had a strong jawline, a pointy nose, and a good head of hair for an older man, albeit almost fully gray. He wore a suit, just like his son usually did; the dark gray fabric fit nicely on his lean body.
When he looked up over the rim of his glasses, his eyes immediately locked on me and it was obvious where Max got his sly grin from. His father was giving us the same one right now. “And who is this b
eautiful lady?”
“Dad, this is Everly Parker. My…”
The two-second hesitation was enough to give me a heart attack. I didn’t know what I wanted him to say. What could he say?
“Friend.”
When the word came out of his mouth, I couldn’t help the rush of disappointment.
I extended my hand in greeting. “Nice to meet you Mr. Lev—”
“Please, call me Hirsh.” He clapped his hand over mine in a gentle gesture, then walked around the island to the fridge, where he pulled out a baking sheet with raw chicken on it.
“Maximilian, I’m so happy you’re here. You must stay for dinner.” He wafted the chicken under his nose. “I’m trying out a new recipe tonight.”
I whipped my hand to my mouth to suppress my laugh. Maximillian? His name was Maximillian?
He shot me a dirty look behind his father’s back. Although I’d managed to keep the sound from escaping, my hilarity was no doubt evident in my eyes.
“We sort of have plans, Dad.”
“Nonsense. I’d like to get to know beautiful Everly.” He turned his attention to me.
I wasn’t sure what I was expecting when I prepared myself to meet Hirsh Levin, Porn King of Toronto. I suppose I’d expected Grecian formula hair with a thick moustache and shiny suit, not…Jason Seaver.
Despite running a business that caused the most traditional to blush then throw stones in outrage, at first glance Max and his father were just like any other family.
And it made me sad. I grew up in the typical family unit. I had parents who made it their life’s mission to see me succeed. But they didn’t know me. We conversed like strangers, like business associates ready to take on the next big case. When Hirsh looked at Max, I saw the love in his eyes. The pride. It was something definitely missing in the eyes of my parents.
I leaned over the counter and snuck a peek at the recipe. “What are you making tonight?”
With a huge grin, Max’s father extended his arms to the sides. “Then it’s settled. You’ll stay.”
