Redeemed by Maggie Blackbird

Author:Maggie Blackbird
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: multicultural, adult, womens fiction, contemporary, erotic romance, inspiratoinal
Publisher: eXtasy Books Inc

Chapter Twenty-one: Love Me Forever

Bridget was just about to pick at her braid. She stopped her shaking hand in midair and forced her traitorous limb to settle on her quivering knee.

The cruel, straight line of Adam’s lips tugged at the corners. Even his cold eyes unfrosted to black silk. “It’s nice out here.” A loon bobbed in the small waves he pointed at. “Darryl told me to give this spot a try.”

Bridget shifted on the rock and sat taller. “Emery and Darryl discovered this place when they were kids. They cleared it and came here after Mass.”

“Darryl went to church?” Adam plopped down on the opposite rock. “Thought he was traditional.”

“He attended for Emery’s sake, I believe. They were extremely close.”

“Yeah, kinda thought so. They’re gay.”

“What do you mean?” The question snapped from Bridget.

“Easy, kwe. I’m only saying what I see. I don’t go no problem with your brother and his ol’ man. I’m bunking at their crib, ain’t I?”

“I didn’t mean to jump down your throat.” She smoothed her pants. “I get very defensive when it comes to Emery.”

“If you wanna jump down my throat, go ahead. At least you’re jumping on something... on me.” Adam’s low rumbling laugh could have shaken the rocks.

His double meaning hushed the annoyance in Bridget’s chest. A giggle edged up her throat. When she swallowed, the laughter refused to go down and escaped from her mouth.

“At least I got you laughing, instead of killing me with your eyes.” Adam’s lips remained a smidgen turned up.

Bridget ran her fingers along the exposed part of her calves.

“Those are nice. You always got interesting clothes.” He pointed at Bridget’s flower-patterned, wide-leg crops.

“I ignored the Labor Day rule.”

“The what?” Adam squinted.

“You’re not supposed to wear summer clothes after Labor Day. But it’s still hot out.”

“Wear whatever you want. They look good on you. Hell, anything looks good on you.”

The compliment scooted up Bridget’s legs, caressing her skin.

“Don’t worry about it. I’m feeling the same way.” His smile vanished, and his gaze hardened to his familiar almost-a-scowl.

Bridget rubbed her bare arms. She should have worn more than a tank top. The flat, open-toed sandals exposed her feet. Goodness, she was exposed. Heart ready to bust through her ribs. An ocean of water in her throat.

“How’s your boyfriend?”

The fever vanished. The pricks and shivers disappeared. “Who?”

“Bible Boy.”

“He’s not my boyfriend. I already have a man in my life.”

Adam’s black brow flickered. “Oh? Who?”

“Kyle.”

“Yeah? Then why’d you go out for dinner with him?” Adam didn’t scowl. His voice wasn’t accusing, either.

A slight breeze rustling through the trees was the only sound present.

“I simply wanted to go out for dinner. It’s been a long time.”

“I coulda took you out for dinner. I can’t afford a fancy restaurant, but I can take you somewhere decent.”

The dreaded fever reappeared, and Bridget glanced away.

“Kwe, look at me.” His command was gentle enough to smooth Bridget’s hair the way he used to run his strong fingers through each strand, coaxing her to relax and trust him.

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