Page 30 of Unexpected Adventures

“And I usually go to Golden Gate Park for mine.”

“Well, we’ll have to hook up sometime for a run together.”

He’s slowly making his way around the island, his eyes never leaving mine. I stand my ground, bracing my hands on the counter behind me as I watch him. Maybe I really wouldn’t mind letting him catch me.

“I’d like that,” he states as he moves closer and closer. “Hooking up, that is. I guess a run would be fun, too.”

He’s right in front of me, gently pinning me against the counter. He places one hand on either side of me, leaning in close. I can smell his soap mingling with his masculine scent, and it’s intoxicating. I so badly want to reach out to him and run my hands across his chest. But I keep still, waiting for his move.

And the man definitely has moves.

He brushes his lips across mine, trailing kisses across my cheek, making his way to my ear. His smooth skin, compared to the stubble, feels even better.

“Are you sure you want to go to that spa with your sister? I’d be happy to help you out with that makeover, starting with a full body massage.”

My insides melt and my knees threaten to give out on me. I close my eyes and give in to the delicious feeling of being aroused by him. I barely get a sigh out of my mouth when he covers it, swallowing any protest I might have been able to come up with.

He does a thorough job with his kisses, leaving me ready to beg for more as he pulls his mouth away. His body continues to hold mine in place. And from the bulge I feel against me, it’s evident he’s aroused as well.

My mind has trouble remembering his question. He did ask me a question, didn’t he?Oh, yes, spa day with Denise…

“I think she’d be really disappointed if I backed out. It’s not every day I get to hang with my sis, be spoiled, and get made-up like a girly-girl.”

“And you did make this trip to spend time with your sister.”

“Mmm-hmmm,” is all I can manage as his lips continue their soft exploration on my neck.

He pulls back, with what I can only imagine is great effort. “Well then, I suppose I should let you go get ready. I, on the other hand, will seek refuge in a cold shower.”

“Oh,” I mumble before biting my lip.

Shaun laughs and backs away. “It won’t be the first one I’ve had to take since meeting you, Abby.” He continues to laugh as he sees my eyes widen in surprise. He turns to leave the kitchen and calls out, “I’ll look forward to tonight.”

“Me too.” I think. I continue to gnaw on my lip and contemplate what’s going on with my body and mind. How can there be so many conflicting emotions and feelings at once? He makes me feel wanted and sexy, but I also feel scared and inadequate. Not that he makes me feel inadequate. Quite the opposite. He makes me feel… capable.

Wow.

Denise enters the kitchen, nearly bouncing with joy. Her smile falters when she sees me.“Abby, what’s wrong?” she asks, coming to my side.

“Everything. Denise, what am I doing?”

“What do you mean?”

I look at her as if it wouldn’t be obvious. We’ve only been talking about one subject for the last twenty-four hours.

“Shaun!”

“What did he do to you?” She rests a hand on my arm.

“Nothing different than this morning. Or last night.”

She straightens, not looking so concerned anymore. “Oh, well, we’re going to change that. Time to go,” she says cheerily. She hooks her arm around mine and begins to lead me toward the front door.

“Like this? Do I need to get my bag? A change of clothes?”

“Nope. It’ll all be handled.”

“He wants to take me on a date tonight. Or, more specifically, he said, an adventure.”

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