you,” he said, eyes dancing with mischief.
She hoped he needed another kiss. “Anything,” she said somewhat breathless and her pussy tightened painfully.
“For starters… I need you to sign the delivery receipt,” he said, yet the look on his face said he was about to say something else, but suddenly thought better of it. Instead Ashton held out the clipboard and a pen.
“Sure, no problem.” Kaelyn quickly scribbled her name on the dotted line and handed it back to him. “Thank you. Now let’s eat,” she murmured as she tried to hide her disappointment.
“Hey…” Ashton began. She looked over and their eyes met and held before he continued. “Don’t forget what I said. We’ll talk after breakfast.”
Her stomach clenched and rolled with erotic thoughts of where that conversation could lead. Nodding, she turned to the stove.
“Do you have any more coffee?” he asked curiously.
“I’m sorry! I forgot to make you a cup.” She stepped backward, hoping for a little distance away from the masculine smell of him and in her haste bumped into the counter, stifling a groan.
While he washed his hands, Kaelyn carried over two cups of coffee, cream and sugar to the kitchen table then took a seat. Ashton pulled out a chair and sat across from her. “Everything looks great,” he said.
“Thank you.” And other than a few stolen glances they were relatively quiet.
While Kaelyn chewed, she tried to think of a safe conversation that wouldn’t have her imagining the two of them screwing like gerbils in her bed.
Ashton was the first to break the silence. “I was listening to you sing and I gotta say your voice is amazing.” He raised his mug and toasted her.
Beaming, she reached for a napkin and wiped her mouth before speaking. “Thank you. Singing is like the highlight of my week.”
“I can see why. Have you ever thought of singing professionally?”
Kaelyn sipped her coffee and shook her head. “I gave up that dream in college when I discovered I had a better chance of becoming a professional photographer.”
“Photography?” Ashton looked first surprised, then impressed. “I would have never guessed you as a photographer?”
“What did you think I do?” There was that flirting again.
“I was thinking singer or sex symbol.”
His response caused nervous laughter and her nipples to harden. “You sure know how to flatter a woman,” she replied, batting her eyelashes shamelessly. “I’ve been shooting pictures for magazines for years.” She named off several popular publications and noticed the way his eyes lit up.
“I’m impressed. I had no idea my delivery would be both beautiful and talented.”
“You’re flattering me again,” she said and smiled.
He nodded, thoughtfully. “With you, it comes naturally.” He bit into a biscuit and released a soft moan that she felt tingling at her gut. “Oh, these biscuits are just like my grandmother used to bake!”
She blushed. “Thank you. I’m glad you like them. I always keep a batch on hand. I’d be happy to make you some whenever you want.”
“You keep talking, I’ll be at your door again tomorrow morning.” Something hot and wicked flashed in his dark eyes and her pussy reacted. “By the way, thanks so much for breakfast,” Ashton managed while chewing his eggs. “I owe you.”
Kaelyn gave a dismissive wave. “Not at all. You did me a favor by offering next day delivery. And as soon as we’re done with breakfast, I’m heading to the grocery store to buy some food.”
“I’m glad I could make your day.”
“Oh you have.” In more ways than one. She picked up a biscuit, munching on it. “I’m curious… what did Mackenzie tell you about me?”
“Very little,” he said and lifted a strip of bacon to his lips. “In fact she told me you were new to the area.”
She nodded. “I moved here from Chicago, desperate for a change of pace.”
“Why’s that? I’ve been to Chicago once. There’s a lot to