Owned by Him by Sam Crescent Page A

Her
shirt was falling from her shoulder, showing off her bra. It was cute and
utterly adorable watching her in her own home.
    “I’ve never seen you like
this,” he said.
    “Like what?”
    “Carefree
and happy.”
    “I’ve got a lot to be happy
about.” She leaned over and kissed his cheek. “You’re giving us a chance, and
instead of doubting everything I’m going to live it up. You never know how long
it’s going to last,” she said.
    He took her kiss and smiled.
She hummed as she grabbed a drink out of the fridge. Elijah continued to make
their meal while watching her. Amber was a beauty to witness in her element.
    Marry her.
    The thought took him by
surprise as he stared at her. First he wanted to seduce her, and now he wanted
to have her by his side for the rest of his life.
    “Are you all right?” she
asked, shaking some juice in the carton as she looked at him.
    “What? Yeah, I’m fine.”
    “Looked
like you spaced out there for a second.”
    “No, I’m not spaced out. I’m
seeing something I’ve never seen before,” he said.
    She smiled. “I hope it’s
something good.”
    Amber left him alone. They
were behaving like a couple. No fear came to him at the thought of settling
down. It was time for him to be with Amber. She’d been his for so long, and
he’d taken her for granted.
    No more.

Chapter Nine
     
    Amber pulled her hair up
into a ponytail. It had been three weeks since Elijah declared his seduction,
and they’d been three weeks of bliss to her. He was attentive toward her, and
not a moment went by when she didn’t feel cherished. Ashley was still keeping
her secret, and it had been three weeks since she’d seen her friends properly.
She knew it was only a matter of time before they all found out the truth.
    When she thought about
telling Heather the truth she was filled with doubts. She forced herself to
push them aside. Elijah hadn’t given her any cause to complain. He’d not even
touched her. Their kisses were passionate, but he never took them further than
a kiss. His hands would always caress her back or cup her face. Sometimes he’d
grab her ass, which was the extent of his passion.
    If Elijah stayed over he
would sleep on her sofa or wear clothes to bed. He never once strayed.
    Dale had been true to his
word, and there was no conflict at work. In fact, he asked about her friend,
Connie. He’d gone to Wade’s the other night, and Connie had been there waiting
for Wade. The two had gotten talking, and Dale and Connie had hit it off.
    Elijah was right. If Wade
didn’t act soon then Connie was going to be with someone else. She wished her
friend all the best and Dale, but she couldn’t help feeling sorry for Wade.
    Her cell phone chimed
letting her know a text had come through.
    Grabbing her cell out of the
back pocket of her jeans she pressed the accept button.
    Elijah: I can’t believe you cancelled me. I’ve got the
latest horror movie!
    She’d turned him down. Amber
missed her friends and really wanted to spend some time with them.
    Smiling, she quickly typed a
response.
    Amber: Keep your panties on. Oh, that’s right, they
haven’t come off. Do you have blue balls yet?
    Elijah: You’re a vixen. I’m doing the best I can. Come
to me tonight and I’ll give you a release.
    She’d fallen for that line
once before. He’d brought her to climax with his fingers. Amber didn’t want his
fingers. She wanted everything from him.
    Amber: I’ve fallen for that line before. You’ll have
to wait. I’m going to be with my girlfriends. They all need me.
    Elijah: I need you!
    Amber: Stop with the !!!!! They’re frustrating. Deal with it.
    In his next text he blew a
raspberry at her, which made her laugh.
    “Are you all right in here?”
Dale asked. His head peered around the door. It was the female changing room.
She’d already changed into her going out clothes.
    “Yeah, everything is
perfect.” She pocketed her cell and grabbed her purse. “How are