Ignite

Adaline stood up and smiled. Her eyes lit up and I couldn’t help but think about how many nights those eyes invaded my dreams.

“Sounds like a good plan.”

Adaline’s suitcase had been dropped off earlier. Grabbing it, she made her way toward the bedroom while I put Lola’s leash on and took her outside.

The air felt amazing. I felt amazing. It was as if a piece of me that had been missing was finally found. I hadn’t felt this whole since the last night I spent with Adaline.

I had Adaline back and there was no way in hell I would ever let her go again.

I’d give everything up before I ever let her go again.

AS I STEPPED OUT INTO the cool morning air, I took in a deep breath. Smiling, I followed Lola out and let her lead the way. There was no denying my body felt the after effects of yesterday afternoon and last night. I was sore, but at the same time it felt as if I were walking on puffy clouds of happiness.

Emmit had successfully managed to get only four hours of sleep last night. After returning back from the hotel, I made us something to eat. Emmit decided we needed to break the bus in. He made love to me on one of the leather sofas, in his bed and then again at two in the morning when he woke me up by showering me with kisses all over my body.

With a smile, I got lost in last night I walked aimlessly with Lola.

“I’d have to say that is the look of a very happy and satisfied woman.”

Looking up, I saw Malcolm standing there. Feeling my cheeks burn, I let out a small chuckle and said, “Good morning to you too, Malcolm.”

Lola jumped around as she saw the puppy Malcolm was walking. It was the cutest boxer puppy I’d ever seen. “Oh, my gosh! It’s a puppy, Lola!”

Malcolm laughed as he walked closer and let Lola and the dog introduce themselves. The puppy immediately rolled onto her back as Lola sniffed her over.

“Malcolm, you got a puppy?” I asked as I dropped down and reached for her. Lola wasn’t too sure about my actions, but she continued to smell the sweet little thing.

“Yeah well, I needed someone to keep me company. It gets pretty lonely sometimes.”

I couldn’t help but see the sadness in his eyes as I looked up at him. “You’re not dating anyone?”

Malcolm laughed. “No.”

I was momentarily taken aback. Malcolm was a very good looking guy, and for him to still be single was surprising to me. “Why not? I find it hard to believe you don’t have women lining up at your doorstep.”

Malcolm’s smile faded for a quick second before he shook his head and looked away. “Oh, I get plenty of fucking.”

“Nice, Malcolm,” I said as I watched Lola try to play with the puppy.

“You brought it up. The problem is, I’ve got plenty of them lining up but they all want the same thing. It’s either to say they hooked up with me or they want money.”

My heart hurt for Malcolm. I hadn’t really thought about what it must be like for a guy like him. Emmit probably dealt with the same thing while we weren’t together. The idea of women throwing themselves at Emmit angered me.

Standing up, I gave Malcolm a smile. “You’ll meet her, Malcolm. When you least expect it.”

Something passed over Malcolm’s face before he laughed. “Yeah well, I’m in no rush.” Looking my body over, Malcolm tilted his head. “You and Emmit back together I take it.”

Grinning from ear to ear, I nodded. “Yes, we are.”

Malcolm gave me a kind smile and said, “Good. He was a miserable bastard for the last three years. Maybe now he’ll stop taking it out on me on the track.”

“I don’t think that is ever going to change.”

Malcolm began walking toward the trailers, “No. You’re right about that.”

With a glance back over my shoulder I asked, “Hey! What’s the puppy’s name?”

“Emmit.”