see about him so far appealed to her eye and she struggled and strained to see a bit more of him. Dang, the pots obstructed her vision and all she could see was a big set of hands holding trays of something that smelled absolutely divine. The pleasing aroma caused her tummy to growl. The sudden appearance of her mother and Rudy hand disturbed her so much that she’d left without eating any of the pizza she’d ordered for their supper.
Madison wasn’t really trying to eavesdrop, but there was no way she could miss what Sonya and the man were saying as he made a few more trips outside then back in to the kitchen carrying more and more food. “If I’d bought anymore buns, Sonya, we’d have to enlist some of our guests just to tote them in.”
Madison’s skin tingled at the pleasing sound of the man’s voice. He was commanding, yet playful, and his words drew a giggle from Sonya. “I’m sure they’re going to love your brisket, they always do.”
Her curiosity getting the best of her, Madison slid off the stool to get a better look at the man as he and Sonya laid out the contents of the boxes they’d just unloaded.
“Holy Macaroni,” she whispered. The attraction Madison felt was instantaneous. Her nipples peaked and the soft place between her thighs tingled the second she got a full and complete look at him. The man was gorgeous. He was tall, but not too tall. He’d never start as a forward for the Mavericks, but there was something about his body that made him look big and powerful. Broad shoulders appeared when he slipped his coat off and when he tossed it to one side, she almost went to her knees. The man had one fine looking ass perfectly encased in a pair of soft blue jeans. She was a good girl, but dayum if she wasn’t thinking about sin at the moment. Madison didn’t have a whole lot of experience, but she bet that man could keep a woman warm on a cold night like tonight.
None of the big stoves were on in the kitchen, but Madison began to feel a bit heated. She stripped off the bulky sweater she’d worn, but that offered little relief. The heat seemed to be concentrated below her waist. An unfamiliar pulsing sensation between her legs made it hard for her to sit still.
“Good grief, Madison,” she scolded herself under her breath. “Stop acting like a horny teenager.”
She fought to keep from staring at the mystery man, but her eyes had a mind of their own. When she let them roam higher, she noticed the Rangers baseball cap he’d turned backwards on his head. He turned to the side for just a moment and she saw his profile. Biting her bottom lip, Madison tried to hide the smile that came unbidden to her face. The man was a total doll! He was fallen angel handsome with high cheekbones and a kissable dimple when he smiled. But what grabbed her attention most was the wealth of sandy blond hair that came to a halt just below the collar of his sweater. He had some scruff on his face, but from the look of his clothing, Madison imagined this was an anomaly, he looked like a man who was meticulously put together every day. The only thing that looked out of place was his choice of footwear. Instead of boots, he’d gone for comfort, sporting a well-worn pair of sneakers that did nothing to detract from his sexy appeal.
“I bet he smells good too.” She closed her eyes. “Like freshly mown grass or leather.”
Whew! Madison needed to get out of there quick before she lost all self-control and just made a grab for him. But knowing she’d look like a fool if she just walked past them and didn’t say anything, she moved back behind the counter and practiced her introduction for a few seconds. “Well, hello. I’m Madison Fellows. How very nice to meet you.” Nah, that felt forced. She’d only get one chance to make a first impression with this man and Madison knew it needed to be good. “Oh damn. I’m gonna make a fool out of myself.” She tried a few more times with equally poor results before