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They stood focused on each other for a beat, then Adler’s hands cupped her face. “Leila.”
Her body became weak, and she held on to his arms, not breaking their connection. “Adler.” She whispered his name.
He kissed her gently, and her heart fluttered wildly. While they kissed, his hands traveled to the straps of her dress, and he slowly pulled them down.
Her heart beat out of her chest, and she broke away. Adler’s lips were separated, his mouth open slightly, and she felt his breath on her face. She slipped her arms through her straps and watched his face as her dress fell to the floor. She stood before him only in navy blue, lace panties.
His stare was so intent as it traveled down her body, like he was scrutinizing every curve, and she became self-conscious. It didn’t last long though, as his hands brushed softly against her skin, caressed her side, and glided over her breasts. She shiveredbeneath his touch, sucked in a quick breath, and exposed more of her neck pleading silently for his lips to touch her again.
His lips quickly found the skin right below her ear, and a tingle rushed through her. His tongue blazed a trail down her neck and over her breast and fondled her nipple. She couldn’t hold back the groan from her throat or his name as it escaped from her.
He slowly found his way back to her mouth and caught hers in an intense and passionate kiss. Before her knees could give out, he scooped her up and laid her gently on her bed.
His eyes traveled down her body, and she wiggled under his gaze, suddenly feeling uncomfortable. She placed her arm across her stomach to hide her stretch marks and the small pooch that was now her stomach. “Don’t.” His voice was deep and thick, and he gently moved her arm. “Don’t hide from me, Leila. Don’t ever hide from me. You’re so perfect.”
His gaze on her body made her pulse race, and she gasped for breath. “Come here then. I’m lonely. I need you next to me.” Her voice pleaded with him.
He yanked his shirt over his head, unhooked his pants and let them fall to the floor, then climbed on the bed next to her.
He was a work of art. She rubbed her hand against his hard muscled chest and caressed his firm pecs. God, he was flawless. His skin was dark from the sun, and his muscles rippled under her touch. She kissed his chest and heard him take in a quick breath. Her gaze traveled over him and rested on his well-defined bicep and the eagle tattoo that adorned it. It was always sexy as it peeked out from his shirt sleeve, but now it was just plain hot. She traced it with her fingers. “This is an awesome tattoo.” She brushed her lips against it.
“Leila.” He said her name in a deep and throaty voice.
The tingling sensation pulsed between her legs again, and she pushed herself up to meet his lips. Their kiss intensified, and their hands wandered and fondled over each other’s bodies.
Heat built inside Leila, and she was ready to explode. It had been a long time since she had been touched by a man, and even with Ben, she never desired him like she desired, needed, and wanted Adler. “Adler, please.”
“Are you sure?” His gaze burned into hers.
She had never been so sure of something in her life. She needed to feel him inside her. “Oh, yeah.” Her mouth ticked up.
Just then, Skylar started crying, and her body deflated. She placed her head on his hard chest. Maybe she’d go back to sleep.Please, baby girl. Go back to sleep.
Skylar’s cries got louder and more demanding. She let out a heavy breath.
“Hey, it’s okay. I’ll get her.” Adler kissed the top of Leila’s head and climbed out of bed. He stepped into his boxer briefs and left her room.
Leila laid her head on a pillow and watched the ceiling fan go around. “I can’t believe her timing,” she moaned.
Disappointment flooded her, but her feelings changed quickly as she watched Adler come back into her room, shirtless, and cuddling Skylar close to his chest. He was whispering to her, and she was totally content and calm. Her head rested on his, and her eyes fluttered closed as the tears dried where they fell.
Chapter 21
It was finally five thirty Tuesday night, and Leila was ecstatic to get out of the boutique and head for home.
She hadn’t seen Adler since Sunday, and every nerve ending in her body was at attention whenever she thought of what they almost did. All she had been able to think about for the past two days were the intense kisses they shared and the warmth of his lips on her body and breasts. Just the memory sent heat throughout her body again and caused that now familiar tingling between her legs. Even though she was exhausted, she couldn’t wait to get home. Adler was coming over. Her stomach fluttered just thinking of him.
When Leila pulled into her driveway, Adler’s Mustang was already there along with a couple other cars. Diane was having some of her friends over for book club tonight. They must still be there.
Leila walked through the front door and was greeted with a belly laugh from Skylar. Leila loved that sound. It was a constant source of peace in her hectic life.
The scene in front of her caused her to lean against the door and put her chin to her chest. There were four women seated around the room, and Adler was seated on the floor playing with Skylar. He glanced up and the side of his mouth crept up. “Skylar, look.” He pointed toward Leila, and Skylar turned her head. As soon as she spotted her mother, she bounced on her bottom with a wide grin.
Diane and her book club friends sipped wine and were watching Skylar and Adler.
What the heck. In the short time Leila had lived with her dad and Diane, she was always told that no one was allowed to bother book club, especially men. Why was Adler there, clearly where he shouldn’t be? Leila laid her purse on the table by the door and sat next to Skylar, scooping her in her arms and plastering kisses on her face, causing Skylar to wiggle and laugh. “Okay, I’ve got to ask.” She scanned the room. “What is Adler doing here? Doesn’t he break the ‘No men allowed’ rule of book club?”
“Well, he hasn’t been here long,” Diane said. “And as soon as he came in the house, Skylar’s face lit up. He sat on the floor and played with her. It was so fun to watch, we had no reason to ask him to leave.”
