The Billionaire's Kisses: Billionaire Brothers by Julie Farrell Page A

household.”
    Amy raised a suggestive eyebrow at Adam, making his cock firm with a shudder that pulsed through his body. He loved how she was so clear and assertive, but so vulnerable, too. He was suddenly desperate to fuck her hard, then hold her in his arms and talk about the real Amy Carter. He wanted to protect her, to listen to her fears, to know every detail about her life. And he wanted her to know the real Adam Quinlan. But he wasn’t even sure if he knew him anymore. 
    Adam spoke coolly, trying to hide his desire. “These are important details, Ms Carter. Perhaps we can speak with Frank on Skype as soon as he’s able? We don’t want you feeling uncomfortable.” He threw her a flirty grin. “Our aim is your pleasure.”
    Amy stifled a smirk. “Yes, Mr Quinlan. That’s what I’ve heard.”
    They took a break for coffee and Adam found himself in the washrooms with his brother. He rinsed his hands under the warm water of the plush sink, trying to avoid eye contact with Dylan in the mirror.
    But Dylan knew his younger brother very well. “You don’t waste time, do you, kiddo?”
    Adam chuckled. “She’s a beautiful woman – you can’t blame me.”
    Dylan plucked a paper towel from the dispenser. “But it’s more than that. She’s distracting you at the table – it’s not like you. You need to get your head out of her tits and back on the job.”
    Adam laughed at Dylan’s bluntness. “I don’t know what’s going on, Dylan. She’s getting under my skin. I can’t wait to see her again tonight. I can’t wait to get back into the boardroom and see her again now. I mean, what the fuck!”
    “Don’t forget it’s mom and dad’s anniversary party tonight, huh?”
    “Shit, is that tonight?”
    “Fraid so. And you can’t bail out – it’s the first time the whole family’s coming together since… you know, since we said goodbye to Ivan.”
    Adam suppressed his disappointment. “I know. I won’t let mom and dad down. So, hey, I guess I’ll just invite Amy along and introduce her to mom and dad. See what they think of her.”
    Dylan’s jaw dropped. “Introduce her to mom and dad? Adam, what are you saying?”
    Adam grinned. “Nothing. Look, I know I’ve only known her five minutes, but she’s... she’s special.”
    “Well, then, you’d better go ask her if she’ll come, hadn’t you?”
    Adam made his way back to the boardroom, to find Preti, Lucy, and Amy drinking tea and giggling as if they were at a teenage sleepover. Adam didn’t like to credit himself unduly, but Amy definitely seemed more relaxed today too, as if he’d unlocked something inside her. She looked childlike and free. Genuinely happy. And that made him happy. He wanted to make her happy, and not just in bed… Urgh! What was happening to him?
    He stood at the head of the boardroom table, striking a powerful pose, suddenly aware that all three women were looking at him. Where the hell was Dylan when he needed backup?
    He inhaled. “Amy, before we begin, I need to ask you something. It’s my parents’ wedding anniversary party tonight, and I don’t have a date. I need you to do me a favour and come, okay? I’ll pick you up from your hotel at seven-thirty.”
    Amy stared at him in shock. Preti laughed.
    “As your emergency stand-in date?” Amy asked through gritted teeth.
    “No, as my regular date. Unless you have plans?”
    “I don’t have plans.” Amy smiled thinly, relaxing slightly. Then she winced. “But I don’t have anything appropriate to wear.”
    “Uh.” Adam transferred his attention to Preti. “Hey, Preets, will you take Ms Carter shopping this afternoon, please? To get her a dress for tonight?”
    Preti shot him a blank look. “Oh sure – it’s not like I’ve got piles of work and hours of meetings to get through.”
    “Please?”
    Preti smirked at him. “Oh alright.”
    “Thank you.”
    Preti turned to Amy and they shared a conspiratorial smile, then they laughed like old friends.