Read Online Because You're Mine by K. Langston - Free Book Online

us.  “No way. He’s harmless. Keeps assholes like that in line-that’s for sure.”
                  “Wait, you work here? I thought you were just a mechanic?”
                  Holden’s face tensed and his nostrils flared. “I’m not just anything, sweetheart.” he said with a sliver of anger piercing his voice.
                  “Sorry. I just thought that…”
                  “Things between us would be a lot better if you’d stop thinkin’ so damn much.” His signature grin made a play for his lips.
    “How much longer ‘til you get off?” I tried not to look at him but he made it impossible. He had that damn look on his face again, like I amused him or something. It was really starting to get under my skin. He was just too damn cocky for his own good. I mean, who the hell did he think he was?
                  “Just give me twenty more minutes to close out my tabs.” She looked back and forth between our stare down. “You two play nice.” Katy threw out before she darted off. Not willing to stand there and entertain him for one more second, I turned to leave.
                  “Hey, where’re ya goin’?” he asked, grasping my elbow.
                  Looking back into those cobalt eyes, I knew I was screwed. This man had a hold on me in so many ways. It was utterly ridiculous considering the short amount of time I’d known him.
                  “Ladies room. Wanna come? You can hold my bag.” I teased.
    He released my elbow. “No thanks. Just don’t talk to any strangers, ok?” His genuine concern sent warmth dipping low in my belly, and I couldn’t help but smile back at him. The man was infectious.
                  The ladies’ room provided me with a little reprieve. After a few calming breaths, I checked the time on my cell again. Katy should be getting off any minute.
    Opening the door to the bathroom, I found Holden resting his tall, lean body against the wall. One booted foot crossed the other at the ankles while his thumbs hung loose from his front pockets. His eyes met mine, yanking the air straight from my chest. He looked so different without his ball cap on. His hair was cut close to his head and I was pretty sure he didn’t even have to brush it. His rugged features and that amazing smile had me panting like a thirsty dog in the sweltering heat.
    “You stalkin’ me now?” I cocked my head to the side, trying to look offended. But it was an epic fail through and through. He turned me on like no other man could, and I think he knew it. 
    Everything about him sparked something to life inside of me. Something I never even knew existed.
                  “Maybe.” With a sly grin, he pushed from his perch. Before I had a chance to react, he had me pinned against the wall. I inhaled his mind numbing scent, and my body tingled with need. Closing my eyes, I sought my brain to take control. But once again, my body refused to listen.
                  Stupid body.
                  “So, I was thinking…we should hang out and get to know each other better.” His eyes were intent and his breath was hot and sweet on face.
                  Kiss me.  
                  Licking my lips, I did my best to entice him. “Um…” His eyes shot to my mouth. I was so damn hot for this man…I couldn’t form a single fucking thought. “Not a good idea,” I managed to push out.
                  “Why’s that?” His eyes held mine.              
                  Every time he focused those deep blues on me, I could feel myself falling further and further into their depths.
                  “What’s the point?” I asked bluntly.
                  That bitch card Tabitha had told me about was the only thing that could save me at this point. But even that was beginning to