Cutie and the Beast by Smartypants Romance

Author:Smartypants Romance [Carter, M.E.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Smartypants Romance

Chapter Nineteen

ABEL

“You know you’re not a cougar, right?”

Elliott looks at me quizzically as we walk hand in hand along the lakefront trail. It’s a cold night, of course, being that it’s only March. Still cold enough for Elliott to be bundled up in a gray scarf and matching beanie with a red-tinged nose. But a little cool air will do us some good. Well, me anyway. While the penguin habitat was chilly, it did nothing to shrink a certain part of my body that was wound up from our kiss.

And, holy shit, was that a kiss. I’ve locked lips with many women in my life, and no one has ever elicited the same kind of response Elliott did. Then again, no one has ever been like Elliott either.

I’ve never thought of myself as being shallow, but I’m starting to wonder if part of me from long ago saw my ex-wife as more of a trophy wife than a nurturing partner to build a life with. I can’t figure out any other reason why twenty-something Abel was attracted to May. She’s not a bad person, per se. Although abandoning your kid for a less than mediocre modeling career might make that debatable. It wasn’t until she was gone that I realized she was vainer and more self-centered than I’d thought. .

Granted, when we were married, I didn’t spend my days picking apart my then-wife to focus on her flaws. That’s not a good way to maintain a healthy relationship. But in hindsight, I see it clearly, and I’m no longer sure which head was making all the decisions back then.

I’m sure now, though. Elliott is everything that matters. She’s kind and generous, and the epitome of cute in a sexy way only a woman can pull off. And yet, she is practically the opposite of vain. I’ve known her long enough now and seen how her ex treats her to recognize her lack of ego can sometimes bleed into dangerous emotional territory, which is why I feel the need to reassure her now.

“Back there, when you were attacking me with your lips…” She smacks me playfully in protest. “You said you were a cougar. I want you to know, just because you’re older than I am doesn’t make you a cougar.”

It’s painfully obvious she doesn’t believe me, and this age gap causes her some stress. “I’m pretty sure that’s the exact definition of a cougar.”

I scoff. “No way. I’m almost positive a cougar isn’t just older. She’s also looking to get laid by younger men only.”

“You don’t think I’m trying to get in your pants?”

I stumble and stop walking to regain my ability not to trip on my own feet, as visual images of me taking her up against the wall in my kitchen assault me. No idea why we’re next to the fridge in this random fantasy, but it doesn’t make it any less hot. Blowing out a breath, I work hard to keep my voice from squeaking with sexual excitement.

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