Mz Mechanic by Ambrielle Kirk

Author:Ambrielle Kirk [Kirk, Ambrielle]
Language: eng
Format: epub, mobi
Publisher: Ambrielle Kirk
Published: 2012-09-06T04:19:53+00:00

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“I didn’t think that you’d be the type to take that type of risk,” Shawn said, as he flipped over the burgers on the built-in grill on the stove.

He turned to watch as she fumbled around in the bottom drawer of the refrigerator for something. Her long, toned legs were in clear view as she knelt, and he reminisced on how soft they were touching his at the spa. That had been the most relaxing time he’d had in months. He remembered the soft music playing with short pauses of complete silence in between, and the brief glances shared with each other as they laid on the therapist’s table.

“Ah! There it is.” Alexia placed the pineapple in the center of the cutting board. “No pain, no gain. Isn’t that a motto? Are stocks not a money maker?”

“Investing in stocks is a good option. They’ll provide you income now and grow pretty steadily over the long term from what I’ve seen, but you don’t want to put all your eggs in one nest.”

“I see.” She selected the biggest knife from the storage block, and poised it over the pineapple. “I’m terrible at balancing my portfolio. The rate of return is never what I expected.”

Shawn removed the burgers from the grill and placed them on a serving tray. “Well, now you have some expert advice. We can’t control the market, but we can adjust the percentages so that you’re on track with your retirement goals.”

He joined her near the sink, sneaking a glance at her just as she slipped a piece of the juicy fruit between her lips.

“Just test tasting.” She smiled. “To make sure it’s ripe.”

“I’m sure it is.”

She ate another, giving him a teasing glare. “It is.”

“Sweet tooth?”

“Good observation.”

He took the hand which held the knife and she laid the tool on the counter. “I observed something else. Can you guess what it is?”

She shook her head, and glanced at their hands as he brought her fingers to his lips.

“You are unique with a drive to be in control, but still very much a woman.” Pressing his lips to her fingers, he tasted the sweet pineapple juices. “Painted fingernails…delicate beauty…graceful, but sure movements.” He met her gaze. “Strong but guarded, exceptional black woman.”

“When did you realize this?”

“Observations were made from day one.” It was already warm in the kitchen with the heat from the grill, but as he stepped in closer the heat from their bodies warmed his temperature even more.

“You are a tad affectionate,” she whispered.

His thoughts slipped and he spoke them out loud. “Maybe that is my weakness.”

“Weakness? I don’t think so. You are very much in control of your actions right now.”

He swallowed, and then placed her palm to his chest. “Are you not in control of yours?”

“I think…yes…I am.”

Shawn’s breath hitched at the same moment she closed the gap between them. The kiss that followed rekindled this need to possess her and to claim her as his. What had brewed between them over the course of weeks? It was like waiting by the kettle, knowing that the water would come to a boil.

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