Page 27 of Army
“You’re in heels and a pretty dress. No sense in risking your wardrobe.” He laughed and Mia joined in. “Have you seen Army?” he asked when they stopped at her car.
She hit the fob and opened the door. “He was outside a little while ago. Thanks again.”
“Are you going to be at the gym tomorrow night?”
“Maybe, but I may go out with my friends. We have plans, but Ronica and Danielle texted me during dinner and said they may have to reschedule. If we do, then I’ll be at Champion. I’ll definitely be there on Sunday. I have to get back on my schedule.”
“Goliath and Rick understand. You have a lot on your back.”
“Yeah.”You don’t know the half of it.She slid inside the car. “I better get going. Bye.” Taylor shut the door and Mia drove away.
After she finished taking off her makeup and changing into her fuzzy green robe, she turned on the gas fireplace, poured herself a glass of white wine, and cuddled on the couch with Snickers and Pumpkin. The cats purred as she scratched under their chins and behind their ears. Looking at them, she shook her head. “I’d say tonight was a disaster. I did the one thing I told myself I wasn’t going to do—let him get to me.” Mia picked up the glass of wine and took a big gulp then set it back down. “And damn did I let him get to me.” She dipped her head and kissed both of her pets on the head. “Do you know what I did that was totally insane and stupid?” They looked up at her. “I fucking kissed him. Yeah … that’s right … I kissed the jerk.” She took a bigger gulp of wine. “And the worst part is, it was the best kiss ever!” Pumpkin jumped down and Snickers’ eyes widened at Mia’s sudden loud voice. She giggled. “Sorry. No one’s in trouble.”
Mia finished her drink and threw her legs up on the couch then sank back into one of the decorative pillows. It was true: Army was an amazing kisser. As he held her in his strong arms, their mouths fused, static charges jumped through her. As hard as she tried, she couldn’t control her body around him. It was like it was magnetically drawn to him.
Tonight’s over. He’ll go back to Alina, and I can get back to my routine.
Mia closed her eyes, and her mind conjured up images of Army with stubble on his strong jaw and his mesmerizing, ocean blue eyes that bore into her as he came closer, drowning her in a pool of scorching sensation.
Then she drifted off to sleep.
