Unbreakable Bonds by Aliyah Burke, Taige Crenshaw Page B

there.”
    She pivoted then hurried away. Levi chuckled softly, knowing exactly why she had left. Ta-Mara was finding it hard to keep her hands off him and wanted some distance. Whistling softly, Levi went to get some more things. As he picked them up, he kept an eye on Ta-Mara across the room. Although he had tried to think of all the ‘why not’s when it came to getting involved with her, he already knew it was inevitable. Ta-Mara, after such a brief time, had already gotten under his skin. Now it was a matter how far he would be willing to let things go. Levi had no answer yet, but he would soon.
     
    Ta-Mara bit the inside of her lower lip and shifted her feet as she tried to control the raw need coursing through her. Shopping for clothing hadn’t ever been so difficult.
    Never gone with Levi before, either.
    It was an experience for sure. And she wasn’t the only one watching. Many of the saleswomen continually dropped by to make sure they were doing okay, not that she blamed them.
    He was hella hot. And seeing him trying on a mix of Wranglers and khakis kicked her body’s libido into overdrive. There was no disguising his large package. Earlier she had thought it cute that he was so flustered about her helping him pick underwear. Their brief flirtation had only made her more aware of him. The power he exuded without any effort…that was intoxicating. The innate masculine strength and predatory grace drew women to him. They just didn’t make men like Levi anymore. At least none that she recalled seeing.
    Her breath hitched as he moved through the curtain and stood in front of her. His scent she knew was all him, since she hadn’t given him any cologne to use. Tantalizing as hell, she clenched her fist so she wouldn’t touch him. She blew out a deep breath and shoved her hands into her pockets, rocking back on her heels.
    “What do you think?” he asked, his gaze lingering on her.
    I think we should go in the curtained area, remove all clothing and see what happens from there. I’d really like to get a look at what you’re boasting there.
    She couldn’t say that out loud, however. So she forced a smooth, non-telling smile on her face and nodded. “Looks good. Really good. I think you should get them, as well as some of the shirts you’ve tried on.”
    He nodded at her and slipped back behind the curtain. She shut her eyes and prayed for strength. Seconds later, she opened them again when he called her name.
    “Ta-Mara, can you come here for a second?”
    Her feet were moving even before the question registered completely. Pausing at the curtain, she glanced over to the right and saw three of the workers watching her with envious looks. Yes, she wanted to gloat. She didn’t, but she wanted to.
    She moved it aside and stepped in. All her breath whooshed from her lungs. Levi stood there shirtless, with the button on the jeans undone. Ah shit. How the hell am I supposed to control myself with him looking so damn good?
     

Chapter Five
     
     
     
    Licking her lips, she gave him a smile.
    “What’s up?”
    He held up two shirts and shrugged. “I don’t know which color.”
    She stepped to him, took the dark blue one from his hand and pressed it against his chest. “This one. Magnifies the blue of your eyes. With the black jeans, you’ll be fending off women in hordes.”
    His fingers curled around her wrist as he gripped her, tugging her nearer. “You like the blue?” he asked, his voice low and enticing.
    “Yes. You have gorgeous eyes.”
    “And you’re beautiful.” He moved her closer still until her thin shirt brushed against his bare chest. “Absolutely beautiful.”
    His gaze drifted from her eyes to her lips and back again. Her heart thundered as she struggled to breathe. Another gentle caress from his amazing blue eyes then he kissed her.
    He swooped in and took command. His mouth covered hers, and she whimpered at the immediate lust that swarmed her. Lord, he tasted good—a hint of mint