The Truth of the Body (Templer Series) by Duka Dakarai

me, unknowingly crying out “I love you, Logan!”
    He jerks his hips one last thrust before crying out his own release.
    We pant out our come down before I slide myself off him, crawling across the bed. I suddenly realise what I heard myself say as my orgasm took me over. And although it is very true, and I meant it, I know it is too early for him.
    I begin to fetch up my clothes from the floor, feeling vulnerable and exposed. I can feel his eyes on my back as I slowly begin to dress.
    “Amber, would you come here please.” He beckons. I shake my head softly, still not daring to face him. I don’t want to hear him say it is too soon. “Amber, get your sexy ass over here now!”
    I startle, turning to face him. He holds out a singular hand, beckoning my closer. “I said, come here please” He gestures to the space beside him.
    I walk across and sit myself down next to him on the bed. He tilts up my chin to look at him, eye to eye.
    “You are still a pain in my ass” He shakes his head, smiling. “But damn it, I love you, Amber Templer.”
     
    Chapter Nineteen
    Drew and Jake are in the kitchen as we enter some time later. They exchange knowing looks with each other before nodding a greeting to Logan.  Mia and Tilly are on a conference call with a designer regarding Tilly’s wedding dress. There are sounds of squeals and excited chatter coming from the direction of Drew’s study. Both my brothers are staying well out of the way as instructed.
    Logan clears his throat before addressing Drew and Jake. He places a hand gently on the nape of my neck , squeezing lightly, before speaking. “I think I need to talk to your brothers, Amber. Will you give us a minute?”
    Jake winks at Drew. He laughs. “I suppose we do need a chat. Especially now you are technically unemployed now. After all, you can’t be a body guard to our sister if you are sleeping with her.”
    “Jake!” I scowl, embarrassed, my face flushing instantly.
    Logan shakes his head, a wide smile growing across his face. He crosses his arms across his chest and leans his large frame against the kitchen worktop. “I guess you are right there. I was planning to quit anyway after we nailed the bastard as I don’t plan to stop sleeping with Amber any time soon.”
    Drew and Jake nod together. Drew speaks slowly. “So are you here for the long haul?”
    Logan smiles in my direction as I peek up at him. “I am. Yes.”
    Drew strolls across to me, planting a soft kiss on the top of my head. “Then, Amber, you need to leave us for a minute. Jake and I have a proposition for your man.”
    I nod nervously. I pull out my mobile, thumbing through the contacts. “I’ll be in the living room. I said I would call Aiden sometime today. ”
    Logan steps forward, tilting my chin up to his face, a playful scowl in his eyes. “You breaking my heart already, baby?”
    I laugh and bat him away as I walk out of the kitchen. I wink turning away from him. “Just keeping my options open and keeping you on your toes, Major.” I throw him a playful salute.
    ***
     
    I hear the deep sigh before he speaks. “So you are all loved up with the Major? I can’t believe I missed my chance.” Aiden grumbles playfully.
    I laugh. “Well, someone had to take on the miserable sod. But I do love him, Aiden.”
    “But does he love you? Is there a chance for me yet?” He returns my laughter.
    “Yeah, he does. But I don’t know what happens from here. He is in the kitchen talking to my brothers now. They have a proposal for him. Anyway, how are things with you? Apart from crushing over me…..any other women in your life?”
    He sighs deeply again. “Only you, Amber. Unless you can get Mia to swing me a date with Sapphire that is?” He chuckles.
    “Oh! She is coming to Tilly and Drew’s wedding next month. You must come. Please say you will.”
    Aiden groans loudly. “You, Mia Fox and Sapphire in the same room. Sounds like guy heaven. I will be there, for sure.”
    “Cool.