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“That’s totally unrealistic, Tim. Your condo doesn’t have a fenced yard and you’re frequently out of town on business. I’m going to get saddled with raising this puppy I didn’t plan for. I wish you had talked to me before you gave Lennox the ultimate present.”
“We both know a puppy isn’t the thing she wanted most.”
Guilt stabbed at her, making her grimace.
“I’m sorry, Leigh. That wasn’t fair.” The beautiful beach stretched out behind Tim as he stepped onto the cottage’s deck and leaned against the railing. “Let’s rewind a bit so I can explain everything.”
“I’m listening.”
“I didn’t intend to get Lennox a puppy. I would never deliberately undermine you or go behind your back. Yesterday, we heard whining, then found the puppy hiding under the deck. We knocked on every door in the neighborhood and called every shelter and veterinary clinic in the area, but nobody claimed her. I had her checked over at a local clinic and the vet said she appears healthy, just a bit underweight.”
“So you just offered on the spot to keep her?”
He shrugged and smiled. “Sometimes I make impulsive offers.”
Yes, he certainly did. Including the one where he’d offered to father the baby she had wanted so desperately. And the one where he’d offered to father a sibling for Lennox—giving their daughter the thing she truly wanted most in the world. An offer Leigh had declined, much to Tim’s disappointment.
She sighed and smiled at the man who’d done nothing but help her, in all aspects of her life. “You win all the points when it comes to impulsive offers. And I’ll co-parent the puppy when you’re traveling. But you’re on the hook for anything she destroys.”
“Deal. She’s a sweet little dog, Leigh. You’re going to love her.”
Of course she would, all puppies were lovable. So were babies. But she hadn’t wanted to add one of those to her life, either.
“We’ll figure it out.” As they always did. “Tell Lennox I’ll call her this afternoon.”
“Will do.”
She ended the video call without another word. Leaned back against the couch and sighed.
“Everything okay?”
Any answer she might’ve given turned into drool when she opened her eyes to the sight of Sam wearing nothing but a low-slung towel and post-shower glisten.
“I didn’t mean to eavesdrop.” Hand on the terrycloth tucked in at his hip, he leaned one solid shoulder against the archway wall. “I hung around because you didn’t sound happy.”
“I wasn’t.” She ogled him in the least subtle manner possible, the complete opposite of her behavior during their sessions at the gym. This was so much better. Especially when her obvious perusal of his fine form brought a sexy smile to his handsome face. “But I’m feeling much happier now.”
The simple act of chuckling made his abs pop. “Glad to hear it.”
She’d had more sex this weekend than in the entire year before it. Make that two years, if she actually did the math. Apparently, she needed more, since the tingle between her legs had returned with a must-have-orgasm-now vengeance.
Tossing her phone aside, she pushed up from the couch and crossed the room to stand in front of him. “It is possible for me to get happier, though.” She cupped his cock through the towel.
A rumble rose from his chest, his cock growing deliciously hard beneath her stroking grip. “Babe.” He shook his head when she slid her hand over to undo the towel, halting her intention to tug and send the terrycloth to the ground. “I’d like nothing more than to get naked with you and make you come on every piece of furniture in this room, but I have client appointments this morning.”
“Cock-blocked by the owner of the cock.”
Sam’s rich laugh filled up her living room. Filled up her insides too. “I’ll make it up to you later.”
Mmm, she just bet he would. “I have to admit,” she said, copping one last feel. “Your commitment to work ethic and a schedule is almost as much of a turn-on as your hot body.”
Another chuckle, this one as he dipped down, his mouth hovering above hers. “Coming from you, I’ll take that as a compliment,” he said, then dropped a toe-curling kiss on her, leaving her breathless and a little dizzy when he walked away.
She took his place against the wall and enjoyed the view of his broad, muscular back and tight butt beneath the towel as he left the room. Yes, she admired his professional dedication. But that body, whoa.
Fanning herself, she retrieved her phone and headed into the kitchen. Sam wasn’t the only person who had gym time on their schedule. She filled a water bottle, grabbed her workout bag from the closet and waited in the front hall.
The sound of Sam’s footfalls on her stairs made her heart beat a little faster. The darn thing sped up more again when he hit the midpoint of the staircase, bringing his face into view. Because that smile, those twinkling hazel eyes locked on her as if she was the only person he wanted to look at…
