Page 10 of Surprise Baby for Mr. Fischer
CHAPTER FOUR
Harper
Iwanted to sink intoKade’s strong arms again, where I’d felt safe. Instead, I held myself back and worked to even out my breathing. Being near him sent bolts of fire through my body reminding me of the desire that had consumed me during our first meeting. I had to get control of my raging hormones before I embarrassed myself.
Ashlyn and Stella returned to the bar. I pointed in their direction. “Want to hang out with us?”
“Let me buy you ladies a round.”
“Thank you.” I wanted to get to know him better. “Are you here with anyone?”
His tan cheeks reddened slightly. “Nah, it’s just me. I’m here on vacation and thought I’d check out the bands since the beach house I rented is close by.”
How curious.I’d never think to vacation by myself. Even if I tried, one of my sisters would likely demand to go with me. Alone time was a hot commodity in my family.
We headed in the direction of the bar, and his hand settled on my lower back. My body hummed from his touch. The sound of the band faded into the background while the beating of my pulse took over, thrumming in my ears. Every nerve was centered on where his hand lay against me.
I hadn’t felt a rush of desire so intense, so fast, ever.
His firm hand guided me, moving me through the crowd. His height and build seemed to make people naturally move out of his way. If anyone stared too long in our direction, I noticed he tugged the brim of his cap down a little farther over his eyes.
“You hiding out from the mob or something, Kade?” I teased and stopped to face him.
His head jerked toward me. His adam’s apple bobbed before he responded. “What? Nah, I’m just—” He sighed and looked at me. “I’m nervous around you.”
My jaw dropped.Did I hear him right?This guy was hot and way out of my league. He blew ten out of the water andhewas nervous around me.
“Why do you look so surprised that I find you attractive?”
I hesitated. I just met this guy. There was no way I was dumping all my emotional baggage on him tonight. “So, I know I’m cute, but you—” Why not be honest? I wouldn’t see him again after tonight. “You’re ... hot and I’m not. Not like you.”
Flames flared in his eyes. “That’s not true.”
I swallowed.
Kade shifted his body closer. His fingers gently caressed my cheek, and his eyes locked on mine. “You’re gorgeous, and as you noticed in the water, I’mveryattracted to you.”
I broke eye contact. The intensity of his statement unnerved me.
His other hand cupped my waist, drawing me in. Our bodies moved together, and my breath caught. My nipples tightened as they brushed against his chest. Damn Ashlyn’s sexy bras. This one was silky and wearing it made me feel so much sexier than I usually did. Kade’s hand rubbing my hip only heightened my arousal.
Gentle fingers tugged my chin up, forcing me to meet his eyes. His head moved slowly toward me, and my eyes fluttered shut. He was going to kiss me, and boy did I want him to.
When his lips brushed over mine, I leaned in to press myself to him. The fluttery sensation in my chest pulsed and flowed through me. My hand slid up the front of his shirt, feeling his corded abs and hard pecs beneath. I imagined the naked torso that was firmly entrenched in my memories.
My fingers stopped roaming when I reached the collar of his shirt. I yanked his head closer, my lips moving insistently against his. With a groan, he opened his mouth, his tongue tracing my lower lip before thrusting into mine. Our tongues dueled. The fire from his kiss alone sent sparks of desire straight to my core. I rubbed against him as I deepened the kiss. With so little distance between us, his attraction was evident as I felt his hardness press against my stomach.
He pulled away.
“This seems to be a common problem around you,” he groaned and loosely wrapped his arms around me. His chin rested on top of my head for a second before he stepped back. His gaze shifted to the nearby bar we hadn’t quite made it to and back to me. “I think your friends are waiting for us.”
Glancing at the bar, I saw that Ashlyn and Stella weren’t trying to hide their shock. Stella’s eyes were wide, and she had a silly little grin on her face. Ashlyn took it a step further when she winked at me and pretended to fan herself.
