Controlled Chaos: a Single Mom, Rock Star Romance (Love & Lyrics Book 1) by Nikki Ash

Author:Nikki Ash [Ash, Nikki]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2022-06-22T16:00:00+00:00

CHAPTER SEVENTEEN

LAYLA

Today has been one of the best days of my life. Between the helicopter rides, exploring the island, and spending time with Camden, getting to know him all over again, I’m in heaven. The past several years have consisted of me being a student and becoming a mom and a wife. Don’t get me wrong, I love my son, but it means my days have been spent watching children’s shows and having conversations with someone who thinks it’s funny to fart in the tub and make bubbles.

And I hadn’t realized until today just how off David and I were. He worked and provided for us, but we never actually spent time together, and because I was so busy going to school and taking care of Felix, I never stopped to question it. We didn’t go away or have date nights. He worked, and I took care of our home and Felix. But spending the day with Camden made me see that I want more. I learned more about him today than I think I ever learned about David in our years together.

And if I was worried about picking up where we left off five years later, it was a waste of a worry because Camden made it so easy. Our conversations flowed. We laughed and joked, and for the first time, I felt like more than a caregiver. I felt a lot like me. And sadly, it made me realize that somewhere along the way, I forgot who I was.

We’re on the helicopter, on our way back to LA, and when I turn to thank Camden for today, our gazes clash. Before I know what he’s doing, he tugs me toward him, our mouths colliding in the sweetest yet most intense kiss I’ve ever experienced in my life.

Our lips caress, our tongues stroke. He tastes like the beer he was drinking earlier and something uniquely Camden. I sigh into him, wishing we were alone so I could climb into his lap and burrow myself into him. I want to deepen the kiss, to feel him everywhere and get lost in him.

And then his fist tightens in my hair, and without my permission, my brain goes back there… Instantly, I jump back, smacking the back of my head on the glass.

Camden’s eyes widen. “Are you okay? I’m sorry… I shouldn’t… I should’ve asked.”

“I’m okay,” I tell him as traitorous tears fill my lids. “It’s okay.” I nod emphatically, trying to convince myself.

He doesn’t take his eyes off me. “Layles,” he begins as if he can see through me. He knows something is wrong, and I’m going to have to explain because before those memories popped up, I was immensely enjoying that kiss. Butterflies were attacking my belly, and sparks were flying behind my lids. And I knew at that moment I wanted Camden. I want to try. I don’t care that I’ve only been divorced for a short time. I’ve spent the past five years alone while David was cheating on me.

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