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tight, and I can’t breathe. My mouth is hanging open and I’m looking out at the sea of cameras—there are so many, I can’t even see the people behind them. I can only hear them calling out my name.
    Leo whispers to me again. “If you move, they’re going to see exactly how I feel about you.” He tips his forehead to mine and grins. “Hold on.”
    I slide my hands up to his neck and lace my fingers together. I tip my head to his chest—and I do the last thing I would have ever expected to do in this situation. I start to laugh.
    He turns his head to the cameras, flashing one of his famous smiles. “This is Elle—the best thing that’s ever happened to me. Have a nice day, everyone.”
    He lifts me up, pulling my body into his again, and he walks me back into the house, pulling the door closed behind him before he sets me down.
    I press my lips together and cover my mouth, trying not to giggle. But I don’t want to lift my gaze to his—I can only stare down at the floor. I still can’t really believe any of this is happening.
    “Do you believe me now?”
    “Believe what? That you’re insane? Yes, I suppose I believe that, Leo.” I finally look up at him. “You’re definitely crazier than I gave you credit for. What was that for? You think embarrassing yourself is going to save me from the humiliation they’re about to dish out to me?” I shake my head at him, my smile falling. “You don’t need to do that—to try to protect my honor or whatever. There’s really nothing to protect.”
    He stares at me for a long moment, smiling. “I wanted them to know. I wanted you to know I have every intention of being seen with you. Every intention of acknowledging our relationship to the media and anyone else who will listen. And yes, I suppose a nude photo of me will relieve some of the pressure that is sure to build around you now that they know who you are. Not that I haven’t been photographed in the nude before…”
    I look up into his eyes for a moment before dropping my gaze back to the floor. “You’re sure that little show wasn’t meant to embarrass me ?”
    He reaches out and tips my chin so I look into his eyes again. “Hardly. I want to be seen with you. I can think of nothing that would please me more.” He pauses for a moment before he grins. “Actually, I can think of many things that would please me more, and considering my current state of disrobe, perhaps we should take advantage—”
    I lift a brow. “So you thought baring your ass to the world was going to make me want to drag you back to bed?”
    He gives me a shrug that I’m sure is meant to convey his innocence. “Not at all.” His grin widens. “Though, it does appear you are wearing far too much clothing, at least for the moment—”
    “Oh, I’ll be clothed for longer than a moment, Leo. After that little stunt? I’m not sure this is such a great idea. What if they can see in? What if there’s some way they can hear us?”
    He smiles, tilting his head. “No one will be seeing or hearing anything unless we want them to. Though I have heard your cries of pleasure, Elle, and I must say it’s certainly possible someone might be able to hear them from the street. Not that I’m complaining, of course. I welcome anyone and everyone to know how pleased you are with our current arrangement. And I’m perfectly willing to tell them I am equally pleased. Perhaps more so…”
    My eyes roll to the ceiling before I look back at him. “My God, you never stop, do you?”
    He grins at me for a moment. “My stamina is world class.”
    “Insufferable.”
    “No, I believe we established the proper word is insatiable. Though you’re hardly one to talk, Elle. You’ve kept up with me better than I could have ever hoped—”
    “Oh my God, stop. Please.” I resist the urge to put my hands over my ears so I don’t have to listen anymore. “ We have to stop.” I motion between us. “All of this really needs to stop. Now. It’s