LOVE IN THE SHADOWS..

a vacant restaurant, I felt cramped. You claimed that your brother lived here. Are you r

ds off the bar top and straightened his outfit. He snatched his pour o

ooner if he hadn't thrown me off balance in this situation. Even though he was turnin

g his attractive butt on the counter's edge where the alcohol was displayed. His co

es, indicating that he had a gifted groin. What am I say

repeated it multiple times. That's why he "sounded like he was saying 'duh' b

nswered me slowly. But he was perceptive. Whenever he held his eyes

I don't know why I inquired; I only wanted an opportunity to sp

ning against the wall. Cufflinks, a pricey watch, a fresh white shirt, and a black suit. Does he also manage this eatery? I was curi

simple politeness, but does he seem that polite? I climbed down from the stool after takin

g appliances. There were run-through dishwashers at the dishwashing station and large

t to me, I looked up at Leo, who was dead serious. Is he always that serious, or is it

p there or that I could smell his seductive scent. I can prove it today if I ever

use my top had no sleeves. He was behind

oned him. He would only ever reply "No" to my questions. "This exp

o at ease around strangers?" When he inquired, he caught me off guard.

two strange men into a dimly lit restaurant tha

in the dryer on hold as I tried to read the expressionless man. He turned his point

ything more to say or

rk hard for this. I'm not bothered. His blue eyes suddenly appeared even bluer

t stunning individual I've ever seen in person. "Well, Leonard ...even if yo

nd above my head to prevent the door from opening as I started to move

o? I gently turned around and noticed that

astonished me by saying, "You mentioned you're looking for work." He had been listening to my and Carlos's chat, but I had no idea.

mpanied by the other. He gradually removed his hand from above me, although I almost wished he hadn't. My nose was once more flooded with the hint

hat I did back home." Why, at the age of 20, do I feel so young next to this man? "And so that is?" I coul

sensuous when I see such dark lashes. Possibly a harmful one. Or-I'm not sure what that is. I said, "I'm from Texas originally, but now I'm back in Florida

aid, "It's not a restaurant," watching for my reaction. The question

ce with it. His thumb slid across his lower lip, making a

tion. He finally admitte

wouldn't want you on the floor. I remained stunned. In situations like those, I feel timid and ashamed. Even in a back room, I would short-circuit. Although that is a beautiful offer, I w

is beneath you? He backed into me with his language. My head jerked again, sending my hair forward

rtable. Although nothing was out of place, I watched Leonard adjust h

d said, "You need a jo

I CANNOT work at a gentlemen's club. If they found out where I worked, they would give me a backhander immediately. To

ear; as a result, my face collided with this man's solid chest. That's so

tepped back and tilted my head up to look at him. Stylish clothing, brilliant blue

his jaw clenched and then uncl

ingered for a while longer despite the strangeness of the interaction. All I w

ed, and my thighs pumped. He didn't precisely bid me

d to breathe fresh air. Perhaps using "fresh air" in a city

t these rooms and lead completely separate lives, I've attempted to at lea

l. He is a gentleman from India. His beautiful skin and dark features do an excellent job of displaying his origin. Although Annabel is likewi

evealed it as if she were required to. That made me sad, but I reassured her that it didn't bother me. She probably merely wanted t

and her and what she could need from me in the future, I took th

tly what you would expect from a

ith the living room. The sofa is lumpy and already in pla

is referred to as Puja and has something to do with Amar's practice of Hinduism. He presents sacrifices to

personally replaced a few of the withered flowers out of respect. I don't practice any religion myself. I'm not too fond

n, which has linoleum flooring and is inexplicably sticky more frequently than it should be, is directly behind that. There is a

is located on the right side of the floor crack between the rug and t

my effort because I've felt relatively isolated in this battle. I don't want him to struggle, though. Simply put, I'm sa