Page 80 of Jilted Jock
“Just keep an eye on her. I know what those events can be like and I don’t know how Adele will react. If you hurt her or put her in harm’s way, I’ll have to punch you.”
I chuckled under my breath. I understood that he worried about his sister, but he didn’t know how strong she was. Girl was unbreakable.
The ladies joined us, and the conversation switched to our plans for the rest of the weekend. I let Adele answer and kept my plans to myself which was essentially not leaving my bed until she had to go to the airport.
Aubrey eventually asked the same question Chance had earlier. “What’s the team event for tonight?”
“Unveiling of the new safe-standing section to donors and local celebrities.”
“Sounds fancy.” Aubrey elbowed Adele. “What are you wearing?”
“Oh.” Adele looked to me with wide eyes. “I just brought a black cocktail dress. Is that okay?”
I had no idea what a cocktail dress was, but I nodded. “It’ll be perfect.”
“No, you should see some of the dresses these women wear to the events. I remember the pictures of Chance with Piper Ramsey. She was red carpet ready in every single one,” Aubrey stated with a twinge of jealousy and Chance shook his head and placed a kiss to his wife’s temple.
I could practically feel Adele’s panic.
“We can swing by the store and look for something else if you’re worried, but honest, anything you want to wear will be perfect.”
Aubrey clapped her hands. “Ooooh. Let’s go shopping.”
Adele looked uncertain.
“Come on,” Aubrey pleaded. “I need some girl time. I need to get out of this testosterone filled house.” She looked to Chance. “Sorry.”
“No need to be sorry about my high semen count, princess. There’ll be more little men running around in no time, better get used to it.”
“Gross.” Adele grimaced. “Also, aww, are you guys trying for more kids?”
“I will tell you everything in the car.” Aubrey was already standing. “What time do you need her back?”
Apparently, I wasn’t invited. “The event is at eight.”
“Perfect. I’ll deliver her to you by then.”
I walked Adele to Aubrey’s car and hugged her. “Have fun.”
“Are you sure you’re okay with this? I was supposed to be spending the day with you.”
“I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t disappointed I’m going to miss an opportunity to have sex in the changing room of various Los Angeles stores, but I’ll be alright. Tonight, though, you’re mine.”
Finn
Because traffic was shit and the girls had spent longer than planned, I had to meet Adele at the event. I couldn’t wait to spend the evening with her. Yeah, we’d gone days without seeing each other, but knowing she was so close and not with me was killer. I didn’t want to waste one second of her time in California.
Aubrey’s car came into view and I walked over to open the passenger door. I swear if she hadn’t stepped out of Aubrey’s car and hadn’t said my name, I wouldn’t have recognized her. Nah, that’s not true. I’d recognize her anywhere, but I would have had to look twice.
The dress she wore was unlike anything I’d ever seen her wear. The skirt was long but had slits that ran up each side so when she took a step her gorgeous legs peeked out. The top of the black dress wrapped around her small waist and the front dipped just enough to see the tiniest bit of cleavage.
“You look… well, I’m speechless.”
“Have fun you two,” Aubrey said from the driver’s side and waved.
After she was gone, Adele smiled and did a little turn to show off the dress. Her confidence in it was as sexy as the rest of her. “You like it?”
“Very much. I regret that there’s a mandatory dinner because I’d like to devour you instead.”
