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“Yep,” he agreed, coughing when she turned with one eyebrow raised, catching him in the act of ogling her peach of an ass as opposed to the kitchen.
“All’s clear,” he nodded and looked around.
Fact was, he knew the kitchen was empty.Could scent it.Watching her go back to the scene of her attack told him a lot about the woman behind the chef’s coat and the succulent pastries he’d all but inhaled that morning.Truth was, he wanted to learn more, as much as he could about her.
So far, Rami knew Noemi was brave, kind, sweet, had a strong work ethic, and was very forgiving, if the way she’d treated Terrie was a clue.The female was perfect, in his opinion.But he was not looking for a girlfriend.Definitely not looking for a mate.
Grrrr.His beast snarled and unsheathed his massive claws, the animal seemed willing to take a chunk out of himself for even thinking those things.
Well, fuck.What now?He had to go on stake-out tonight, and she had a few more hours till closing.
“Thank you, Rami, for taking such good care of me,” Noemi said stepping closer to him, “My mama would be pleased to know some northerners have excellent manners.”
“Not a big fan, is she?”he asked, moving closer to her.
“More like she’s not a fan of her only daughter living a thousand miles away.”
“I see.And what about you?You a fan of big city living?”
“I think so, detective.”
“Not gonna run scared after today?”he asked.
Yeah, he was fishing, but with good reason.He needed to know before he touched her if she was going to run.Fuck knew, the second he laid hands on the woman, he was not going to let go.At least, not for a good long while.
Never, his Lion inserted the word.He wanted to argue with the animal but found himself shocked to realize the beast was right.He had no inclinations towards leaving the woman in front of him.
“I’m made of stronger stuff than that,” she said, her big eyes sparkling like aquamarines under the bright kitchen lights.
“Really?I could’ve sworn you were made of silk and honey,” he murmured, teasing a lock of her golden-brown hair between his fingers.
Noemi swallowed, her body leaning into his, and he knew he was going to kiss her.His heart raced with the knowledge.He preened with it.Like it was some great secret only meant for him, even though she too, would be in on it soon.
“I read somewhere that silk is stronger than steel, and honey is an anti-oxidant.One of nature’s superfoods.It’s even used to treat wounds.So, you see, I don’t mind the comparison one bit, detective,” her eyelids lowered to half-mast, and she lifted her arms, entwining them around his neck.
Rami growled deep in his chest, dipping down to capture Noemi’s mouth with his.Her ready submission left him breathless, hungry, and wanting more.
His arms wrapped around her like steel bands, pulling her closer into the contours of his body.Her softness molded to his muscle, fitting him to perfection, and fuck yes, he wanted her.Was dying to tear off her clothes, to lick her from head to toe, paying special attention to the juncture between her thighs.
He imagined her coming on his tongue, needed to taste her honey right from the source.Noemi moaned as he sucked on her tongue, and lowered one hand, squeezing her plump cheeks firmly, and thoroughly.She had an ass that made him want to drop to his knees and thank the gods.
Longing to sink into her heat, he was damn near overwhelmed with lust.His heightened senses told him a customer had just walked in, probably the one with the special order.They were not alone.This was not the time or place for what he wanted to do.
Even if Terrie pretended not to hear them from her perch in the storefront.Still, he knew the Lioness was aware of what they were doing.And when he did do all of the deliciously naughty things he imagined doing to the succulent little chef, Rami wanted no audience.Just Noemi.
Slowing the kiss was harder than cutting off his own paw, but it was necessary, he reasoned.She tasted like sugarcoated berries and sunshine.Decadent and delicious, and he wanted more.
Soon, he told himself,very soon.His feelings for her, the desire and need to protect, cherish, and possess, were surprising, but very real.There was no doubt in his mind that he would be spending more time with the female in his arms.
“Rami,” she breathed, resting her forehead against his.
“That was,” he began, but had no idea how to finish.
“If you say unprofessional, detective, you just might hurt my feelings,” she laughed, still struggling to catch her breath, and his chest swelled with pride.
“I was going to say wonderful,” he inserted, dropping a spontaneous kiss on her pert nose.
“I bet you have to go,” her blue eyes nearly swallowed him whole, and he found he didn’t want to go.Not now.Not ever.
