Skyport Virgo 1 - Refuge (31 page)

Pike threw his arms around her, crushing her in a loving embrace as he claimed her lips. Laleh clung to him, her hands fisting his jacket as they kissed madly, passionately.

When they broke apart, he could see the relief on her face. "Did you think I wouldn't be happy?"

"I didn't know what to expect," she confessed. "We never talked about children."

"Are you happy?" He needed to know the truth, even if she was upset.

Tears glistened in her eyes. "I'm thrilled. I mean, I was stunned when Dr. Karp gave me the diagnosis. I realized I'd missed two doses of my contraception, one when I was at Leo and another when we were at Heondisma. I suspected that's why I'd been so tired and a bit nauseated in the afternoons, but I'd had a light period so I wasn't sure. Dr. Karp explained it was likely implantation spotting."

Pike had no idea what she was talking about but nodded intelligently. "That makes sense." He couldn't stop grinning. "A baby." Awe filled his voice.

Laleh took his hand and placed it against her still flat tummy. "Our baby."

As they stared into one another's eyes, Pike's watch chirped. He jumped to his feet and offered his hands. She grasped them and allowed him to pull her into a standing position. Holding her hand, he led her out from under the tree's protective canopy. He gathered her close as if meaning to slow dance.

A confused expression played upon her face. The first touch of raindrops to her skin startled her. "It's raining!"

Pike nodded and smiled indulgently. "I promised I'd kiss you in the rain."

Laleh's lower lip wobbled. "Oh, Pike…"

He took his time capturing her lips, drawing out the moment until Laleh lifted on tiptoes in impatience. As the raindrops fell, splashing their faces and rustling the leaves of the tree, they shared a touching, intimate kiss. It made his knees week and his toes tingle.

Laleh's tongue darted into his mouth, the tip sliding against his before she nibbled his lip.

Heat rolled through his belly. His groin tightened. Her hand slid down his chest and torso.

She gripped his erection through his trousers.

"Laleh," he said warningly. It took every ounce of his self-control to deny her what they both craved desperately. "We can't. Not here. The cameras."

"Then I'd suggest you pack up quickly."

The sassy swing of her hips as she walked away made him groan with need. He rushed to gather their picnic and raced to catch up with her. When he stepped up beside his wife, Pike playfully popped her backside with the side of the leather pumps he held in his hand. She yelped and giggled then swatted at him. "You left these behind Cinderella."

Laleh narrowed her eyes and took the shoes from him. "Better watch it, Pike. You'll give me ideas."

He barked with laughter at the idea of Laleh turning him over her knee for a little loving discipline. As they left the greenhouse, she snuggled close to his side, winding her arm around his waist. Pike kissed the top of her head. He couldn't help but grin. He'd made some impulsive decisions in his life but offering a young woman he'd hardly known a chance for refuge topped them all. It could have bitten him in the ass in the worst possible way, but it hadn't. He now had everything he'd always wanted and more.

The End

About the Author:

While browsing bookstore shelves as a teenager, Lo discovered the erotic writings of Anaïs Nin and A.N. Roquelaure. Certain her mother would not approve, Lo smuggled the books home and squirreled them away in the most likely of places: under her bed. Late at night, she delved into the sensual worlds both writers created.

As a co-ed studying biochemistry and genetics at Texas A&M University, Lo dabbled in creating naughty tales to entertain her friends. Study for a midterm or pen a deliciously dirty story to delight her small band of fans? Not surprisingly, Lo is now on an extended sabbatical from college.

Luckily, Lo stumbled onto the world of erotic romance publishers. She realized there were other readers and writers who loved and craved breathtaking romance with the spiciest of love scenes. She took a chance and submitted her first novella. The rest is history.

Lo lives in Texas with her family and beloved Great Dane, Bosley.

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