Page 79 of Never Till Now

“They must have known how much potential you had.” He kisses my head before opening the box of pizza.

“I’m drained.” I yawn as Adam and I take a seat against the tall windows.

“Well, this cheap pizza is going to make you sleepier.” He shoots me a smug grin as I roll my eyes.

Mr. Healthy Pants and I stare at everyone down below walking the streets. Who’d have thought a man buying cheap takeout would make a girl smile more than him cooking. Not that I hate his cooking. I just appreciate him joining me in inhaling garbage for once.

“I’m glad you don’t have to work tomorrow.” I smile, taking a bite of pizza into my mouth.

“I still have a fitness class in the morning to teach.”

“Why do you teach at the gym when you have a job that pays well?”

“Sense of normalcy.” He shrugs. “Max and I used to take those classes, and honestly, I enjoy witnessing people feel a sense of achievement when they reach their fitness goal. I find more meaning in that than the work I do in my office.”

“That’s sweet.” I set my empty plate on the table. “I have a fitness goal for myself right now.” I pull my shirt over my head, walking to his bed.

He follows my lead and pushes me onto the mattress, crawling on top. “Oh, do you now? What type of fitness are we talking about?”

“A heavy mix of cardio and gymnastics.” My arms lift around his neck, crossing my wrist to pull him in closer. “I need a trainer who knows how to work me just right.”

“Hmm,” he murmurs against my neck. “I may know a thing or two about how to help you reach your goal.”

“Let me warm us up.” I arch my back to remove my pants.

“We are meeting Max and the kids in thirty minutes.”

I place my hands on his chest, pushing him off me. This man deserves a live show after everything he’s dealt with this week. Adam’s eyes track my every move as I walk toward my bag. I pull out a new toy I picked up in one of the shops I passed by today. Adam’s jaw slightly opens with surprise as I walk back to the bed. Slowly, I remove my panties and get comfortable on the bed. Adam still hasn’t spoken a word and I sit against his headboard and part my knees.

“I think you deserve the first showing of what this new toy can do to me. Enjoy the show. Feel free to show me what I do to you.” I wink as his hand reaches into his pants.

“Fuck, I’m the luckiest guy on earth,” he rasps as I select the vibrating speed of choice.

Golden Gate Park is a playground to appear in every child’s dreams. The large green field holds multiple playgrounds and even a carousel. Mallory and James run to the swings, asking to be pushed. If it isn’t Kelsie and Max together, it’s Adam and Max. The one thing I have come to realize in these past couple of months is that Adam and Max will stop at nothing to meet the needs of Kelsie and her children.

My gut plummets, and my stomach feels woozy. My past childhood needs remind me how they were not checked off. I wonder what it feels like to have people so dedicated to take care of you. These children don’t ask for love or blink an eye as to whether they are or not. There is always an adult there for them to meet every damn need.

We spend the next twenty minutes pushing the kids and chasing them around before retiring to a bench breathless. As fit as we are, there is no question as to how endless a child’s battery life is.

“Push us on the swings again.” Mallory bats her brown eyes at the three of us.

“No, we’re done.” Max shakes his head. “We are here to burn your energy.”

“I’ll join you on the swings in a few minutes,” I speak up, sucked into the pout of disappointment on Mallory’s face. “We can see who can fly the highest.”

“You’re the best, Aunt Lauren.” Mallory runs toward the slide with James and Adam’s finger moves under my chin to close my dropped jaw.

“I’m not…” I go to correct her, but she’s no longer in earshot.

I’m not qualified for that title.

“I guess that’s her blessing for me to get down on one knee.” Adam’s shoulders shake as he and Max chuckle.

“The only time you can take a knee for me is when my leg goes over your shoulder,” I clip back. “The only ring I need is in my ears after an intense orgasm.”

“Mm, your pussy is amazing.” Adam turns to me with heat in his eyes.

“Fucking hell, guys!” Max stands, throwing his hands up in the air and takes off toward the kids.