Leah's Seduction: 7 (Gianni and Leah - Leah's Seduction) Read Free

creates scenes with me that I couldn’t put into words even if I wanted to. They are so hot. But it’s not all roses.
    He challenges me, and edges me toward pain. Gianni presses, and leads me into unforeseen pleasures. But he is not a romantic. Not in that way. But many of the things we do together outside the bedroom are very romantic.
    So you can see how I cannot understand him. Gianni is a contradiction. While he says he doesn’t want to be emotionally close, everything he does brings me near. It makes me want him more. And the intimacy I’ve shared with him is more than I ever hoped to with any man.
    I am doing my best not to press him, or demand more than he is prepared to give. I hope that my patience will pay off. And that eventually Gianni will give in to love. He is a caring man, and an amazing person. He’s too good to live his life without falling in love. I refuse to believe it won’t happen.
    Leah put aside the journal and turned out the light. These days she didn’t sleep as well when Gianni wasn’t by her side. Closing her eyes, she tried to relax. But thoughts of Gianni haunted her, and kept her awake long into the night.
    *****
    The following day, Leah was relieved to see Gianni in the office. His trip had gone well, and he was home sooner than expected. He came into her office, definitely swoon-worthy in his tailored charcoal slacks and pale blue shirt.
    She flew into his open arms. “You’re back. You didn’t call me.”
    He hugged her. “I thought I’d surprise you.” Gianni kissed her, and his lips lingered against hers. “Has everything been okay?”
    “Yes,” she said, “but better now that you’re back.”
    Gianni smiled. “Are you free for lunch?”
    “Definitely.”
    “Okay, let me see what fires I have to put out at my desk, then we’ll take a long lunch,” Gianni said. “We can spend some time together.”
    Leah focused on a project she wanted to finish, and Gianni got caught up in business. It was after one o’clock before they left for lunch. She chose a new French bistro she had heard about. It had a sleek interior, and the menu offered many classic dishes.
    They ordered drinks and studied the menu. Leah was tired from her restless night, but energized by having Gianni back. He looked well rested, and as handsome as ever. He smiled at her. “I missed you too, by the way.”
    Leah grinned. “You better.”
    The meals were ordered, and Gianni gave her his full attention. “So what did I miss?”
    “Nothing too much. I did talk to my mom the other day for quite a while. I hadn’t had a chance to fill her in on the details of our trip to Argentina. She loved hearing about it.”
    “I bet she did.” Gianni took Leah’s hand in his. “And your sisters?”
    “Well, I’ve had a few emails from Jena. She is still traveling, and not sure when she will be home.” Leah smiled. “I think she likes traveling even more than I do.”
    “You enjoy traveling?”
    “You know I do,” Leah said. “Especially with you.”
    Gianni’s eyes gleamed. “I’ll make note of that.”
    “And Aubrey is in love. I can hear it in her voice. But she’s so private about it.” Leah took a sip of her drink. “I can understand that, though. She’s the youngest of us, and it’s all new. So special. I know how she feels.”
    Gianni nodded. “And your father’s business is good?”
    “It seems so. He works so hard, but I think he likes it that way.” Leah squeezed Gianni’s hand. “And now he is delivering to some of the local restaurants. He has hired a deliveryman. But that means he has to expand his production. There was a time when he did all the baking personally. Not now. He has to have help.”
    “That’s good. I’m glad his business is growing.”
    “So am I.” Leah leaned forward. “And it was great talking with my mom. She’s healthy now, and doing well. That means everything.”
    “It does,” Gianni said.
    “And I think my mom always wanted to travel, but