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I’d known Mila most of my life. Her only goal had been to kill Leif’s father. I guess love really did move mountains. Change people for the better.
“Okay.” Emma clapped her hands together. “I’m thinking you wrapped in a sheet on the sofa. Your dark hair is going to look amazing against it.”
She moved around the room, gathering what she needed. But my stomach tightened at the idea of having a nude picture taken. “I don’t think this is a good idea.”
“Oh, that’s okay.” Her eyes dulled as she looked at me. Visibly disappointed in my reluctance. “I thought it might be fun, but if you’re not comfortable, we don’t have it. You just have really gorgeous eyes. They’d be beautiful on film.”
I chuckled. “You realize you sound like one of thosestronzoswho hit on you at the bar.”
“You should’ve heard the things I said to Matteo the first time we met.” She smiled wistfully. “But I did eventually get him to agree to being photographed.”
I chewed on my lower lip. The idea was appealing in a rebellious way. I could only imagine what my father would say if he knew. It did feed the whole story he’d created in his head about me. That I was the trouble-making daughter. The bad one.
“Maybe let’s start with clothes on.”
“Yes!” Emma smiled wide as she led me over to the couch.
Thirty minutes later, she had me topless, only my leggings covering my body. And I felt… confident. Sexy in a way I’d missed. Before coming back here, I’d shut this part of my life down. It hadn’t been worth the risk.
So, I’d stopped seeing myself as someone who wanted sex. I’d taken care of myself when the need had become too much. But other than that, there was nothing.
Maybe I was still trying to punish myself because my body had failed. Or maybe I was afraid. Sex came with consequences. Emotions.
“Wow.” Emma gasped as she looked at her camera.
“What?” I fidgeted on the couch. I was on my knees facing her with my hands covering my bare breasts.
“Your eyes in this picture.” She shook her head. One hand resting on her baby bump. “There’s so much emotion in them. You really could be a model if you wanted. You know how to convey a feeling with just a look.”
I blushed even though I didn’t believe her. It was Emma, not me. She saw people. She knew what to say. How to draw them out. She made them feel comfortable. Made me feel like I might have gained a friend. One I could actually trust this time.
“What the hell is going on in here?” I jumped at Adam’s voice.
The breath caught in my lungs as our gazes connected across the room. I clutched my bare chest tighter as his eyes bore into me. I felt the heat on my skin, like he could burn me alive if he tried.
“We were just taking some pictures.” Emma smiled as she looked between the two of us.
“You’re done.” My heart beat rapidly against my ribs as Adam closed the distance between us.
Heat pooled between my legs with each step closer. My skin tingled for him to touch me. It was the possession in his eyes. The way they ate me alive even as they darkened in rage. The way he stalked me like I was his next meal.
I gasped as his hand shot out, closing around my throat. He braced one knee on the couch next to me as he leaned forward to whisper in my ear. “What did I tell you about showing off what’s mine?”
My pulse bumped under his touch. My chest stuttered, brushing against his. My voice was breathy as I answered. “It’s just Emma.”
“Matteo is standing right over there.”
Holy shit! I tried to turn my head, but Adam’s hold wouldn’t let me. He shifted his body closer to mine, making sure I was covered.
“I’m going to spank your ass red for this little stunt.” His deep growl made my thighs clutch together.
It had never even crossed my mind that I might like that. But the way he’d touched me when we had sex. His hold on me right now made me realize I might be a little messed up because the idea turned me on.
“Maybe I’ll like it.”
My throat felt suddenly dry. My tongue came out, running along my lips. Adam tracked the movement, making my nipples bead from his attention.
“Oh my god!” Emma squealed, breaking the spell. “You two are so fucking hot.”
