Page 68 of Shadow's Surrender
“Maybe we can watch a movie. I can make popcorn—I did manage to take some pots out of the boxes.” She giggled again.
“We can do that, too, but first I’m gonna pleasure you real good. I got an ache that only you can ease.”
Oh God.“I’ll eat fast—make it two and a half hours.”
Shadow chuckled.
“I better go,” she whispered. “Kiara looks like she’s going to die of starvation.”
“I wouldn’t want to be responsible for that.”
Scarlett heard the smile in his voice.
“I’ll see you later,” she said. In the background she heard a woman squealing with laugher. “Where are you?”
“At the clubhouse.”
“Is there a party going on?”
“There’s always a party going on.”
“I don’t know if I like that.” A small frown settled between her brows.
“My party’s gonna start when I have you in my arms, darlin’.”
She relaxed against the counter and looked out at the traffic below. “I can’t wait,” she said.
“Scarlett …” Kiara called.
“Coming,” she answered. “I better go.”
“Have a good dinner, babe.”
She switched off the kitchen light, then picked up her purse from the chair. “Let’s go”
Kiara bounced over to the front door, and soon the two women were making their way to the restaurant. A thrill of excitement raced through Scarlett at the prospect of seeing Shadow that night. Just thinking of him made her burn with arousal.
She shook her head to scatter the naughty thoughts of what she would do with him later on. It was too late though, they were already there;hewas always on her mind.
Kiara’s right—I’ve fallen for him. Hard. Too hard.
It was rash and dangerous, and she wasn’t sure about the depth of Shadow’s feelings for her. Nevertheless, Scarlett was caught up in how good and wonderful it felt to be near him … lost in it, really, and she knew one thing: she never wanted it to end.
Gasping, she covered her mouth and stopped in her tracks.I’m so in love with him!
“What’s wrong?” Kiara looked over her shoulder, her hand on the door handle of the restaurant.
“Uh … I think I forgot my wallet.”Liar!
Her friend laughed. “No reason to freak out—I can spot you, silly.” She opened the door and walked inside.
What if he doesn’t love me? He practically told me he couldn’t love anyone. How did you let this happen?
The love she felt for Shadow was deep and euphoric, but it also made her jittery. It was like falling in love for the very first time, and she wanted to tell him in the worst way, yet she wouldn’t. Scarlett was afraid to hear his answer or, even worse, the silence before the dreaded hemming and hawing as he tried to come up with a reason for not loving her back.
I’ve got to stop getting ahead of myself. I’m happy and that’s all that counts.
Poking her head out the door, Kiara said, “Hurry up—they have a table for us.”
“I’m coming,” Scarlett replied, picking up her pace. The smell of garlic and basil wafted through the open door.Focus on the present and don’t overthink the future.
At dinner she’d have a glass of Chianti, a plate of pasta, and a good time with her best friend. Then she’d spend the night with Shadow—the man who’d captured her heart.
Smiling, she reached for a breadstick and nibbled on it as she looked at the menu.
