Devil in the Details (Quentin Security Series Book 2) by Morgan James

Author:Morgan James [James, Morgan]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Military romance, second chance romance, Alpha male, strong female lead, single mom romance
Publisher: Morgan James
Published: 2020-05-27T18:30:00+00:00

Chapter Twenty-Seven

Lydia

Butterflies kicked up in my stomach as I peered through my lashes as Xander, Alexia settled in his lap, playing with his fingers. Fingers and hands that had touched me only moments ago, setting my core on fire and sending fire licking over every nerve ending. My body still felt hot, and I barely refrained from fanning myself in an effort to cool my ardor.

I pulled a package of pork chops from the fridge, then seasoned them and placed them in the skillet to cook. Off to the side, I started a pot of noodles. It was simple, but I knew that Alexia would eat them, since the cheesy shells were her favorite.

In the living room, Alexia popped to her feet and wrapped one tiny hand around Xander’s thumb—her grip barely encircling his broad finger. “Up!”

I smiled, watching as she urged him to his feet. He willingly followed as she tugged him into the kitchen. I leaned back against the cabinet as she dragged him past me. “Looks like she has you wrapped around her finger—literally,” I remarked, and Xander shot me a smile.

He shrugged good-naturedly. “There are worse things.”

My eyebrows pulled together as Alexia guided Xander over to the very last cabinet—the one where I kept her treats. One of her favorite foods recently was rice cakes, and I knew instinctively that’s what she was going for.

“Alexia...”

She glanced up at my warning tone, then darted a look at Xander. “Cookie.”

She pulled at the cabinet door but was hindered by the baby lock I’d installed inside. She sent a pitiful look up at Xander, who crouched down next to her. “You need something inside there, baby girl?”

Alexia pointed to the cabinet again, and Xander shot a look at me. “What’s in there?”

I crossed my arms over my chest. “Treats.” Directing my next words to Alexia, I said, “Mommy’s making dinner right now. You can have one later.”

Alexia barely glanced at me, instead framing Xander’s face with her tiny hands and staring imploringly into his eyes. “Cookie.”

Xander cleared his throat uncomfortably. “Not right now, sweetheart.”

His entire body went rigid as Alexia threw her head back on a wail, at the same time swooning into his arms. Her back arched as she pitched a fit, her tiny arms and legs waving erratically. Xander shot me a panicked look, and I bit the inside of my lip to keep from smiling at the sight.

“Don’t even think about it,” I replied. I’d been on the receiving end of more than one temper tantrum, and I’d be lying if I said I didn’t relish this little slice of payback he was now enjoying firsthand.

Alexia tore herself from Xander’s arms and launched herself toward the cabinet, pulling on the knob to no avail.

Xander started to grab for her as Alexia sank down on the ground, but I circled one hand around his wrist, stopping him. “Let her go.”

“Cookie!” She drew out the last syllable on an exceptionally long and impressive wail. She cried pathetically, huge crocodile tears leaking from the corners of her eyes as she begged for treats.

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