The Pleasure Series: Complete Box Set by M. S. Parker

Author:M. S. Parker [Parker, M. S.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Belmonte Publishing, LLC
Published: 2015-08-30T23:00:00+00:00

Chapter Twenty-Six

I changed out of my work clothes into a comfortable pair of jeans and a fitted sweater that showed off my curves. I looked nice, but definitely not fancy. I wasn't much in the mood to dress up. By the time I packed my overnight back and made it downstairs, Denny was waiting. He gave me a polite smile as he opened the back door and then off we went. The drive was starting to become familiar enough that I could recognize when we were getting close.

As soon as we pulled into the driveway, Rylan came out. He opened the door for me and held out a hand. I took it and let him help me out. He pulled me to him, wrapping his arms around me and tucking my head against his chest. I closed my eyes, listening to the steady beat of his heart. I'd always considered myself a strong woman and I knew I was capable of handling this on my own. I just didn't want to.

I heard a discreet throat clearing and then Denny spoke, “Would you like me to take the bag inside?”

“No, thank you.” Rylan shifted so that he had one arm free and the other still firmly around my waist. “I'll take it.” He took the bag from his driver. “Have a good night, Denny.”

“Yes, Sir.”

We walked into the house and left our shoes at the entrance. Our stocking feet made little noise on the hardwood floor. He deposited my bag at the foot of the stairs before leading me into the kitchen. I inhaled deeply and my stomach growled. Something smelled amazing.

“Let me take your coat.” He brushed the back of his hand against my jaw and then unzipped my coat. I turned, letting him pull it from my shoulders. He disappeared for a moment and I picked up one of the glasses of wine he'd already poured. I sipped it and let the warmth from the alcohol fill me.

“How does roasted chicken, vegetables and fresh-baked rolls sound?” he asked as he came back into the kitchen.

“Perfect,” I said, taking a minute to admire him as he walked towards me.

He was wearing a pair of dark jeans and a long-sleeved shirt that drew attention to his build. He moved with a grace that reminded me of how I'd seen some animals move, rolling steps, muscles tightening and bunching beneath the skin. He wasn't the lithe, lean build that most people associated with cat-like grace, but it was there nonetheless.

“And for dessert, chocolate cheesecake from one of the finest bakeries in the city.”

“Wow,” I said, impressed. “You did all this in just a couple hours?”

He grinned and ducked his head, a few locks of hair falling across his forehead. He gave me that sheepish little boy look that was always a combination of pride and insecurity. “I'd actually been putting things together for a couple days, but I'd originally planned it for tomorrow. The only strings I had to pull were to change it to today.

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