brushed against her sensitive breasts. Her heart raced as anger and arousal flooded her system. Damn, this man smelled like cinnamon raisin bread and warm winds on a crisp spring day.
She choked back her thoughts. Her eyes narrowed into thin slits. She met his blue gaze and said coldly, “I’m not your mate, Reyes. You don’t have the right to protect me like I am.” She had to stand her ground, refused to be a victim to her unruly hormones.
He had cornered her, given her no other course for defense. Her chest ached the moment those words left her lips. Denying Reyes the right to protect her just seemed wrong. Everything and nothing made sense as unsettling emotions lingered over her. Telling him what she knew was a lie felt far beyond wrong. The sentiment twisting at her heart and belly seemed an awful lot like betrayal.
He growled low in his throat. His body appeared to expand and grow larger, shielding her from escape, trapping her inside the confines of his arms. “No, you’re not, but that is clearly an unfortunate mistake, Megan.”
He clasped hold of her by her shoulders, crushing her soft breasts against his steel chest just as his mouth captured her lips in a bold, carnal kiss. She had no control over her body. Instinct had her opening for him immediately, allowing his warm, moist tongue to sweep inside. He tasted of morning coffee and peppermints, two flavors she loved and suddenly felt addicted to.
Passionate hunger welled inside her. The moist glide of his tongue over hers sent fire burning in her stomach. She wrapped her arms around his neck while her fingers played against the short hair on his head, enjoying the tickling peach-fuzz sensation. She moaned as his strong hands explored the underside of her breasts and waist. His powerful hands caressed her back and lowered to capture her buttocks, tugging her against his erection.
He ground his cock against her pelvis and had her wanting to crawl up his body, wrap her legs around his hips, and ride him until sunset, but in that moment, he untangled his body from hers and retreated from their heated kiss, leaving her momentarily confused and cold.
Stepping back, he met her heavy gaze. His lips were wet and red as he said, “Now, are you ready to go, or do I need to show you more of why I’m not going to let you out of my sight?”
Now, if he kept talking to her like that or worse yet, acting on those ideal threats, she’d be anything but cold. Scowling, she tossed him the keys, doing her best to hide just how aroused she was. She wasn’t a complete fool. She knew he could sense her body’s reaction to his. “Just drive and stop smirking at me like you just won a hand at strip poker.”
He bowed and extended his hand toward the door. “After you, my dear,” he said to her in the most charming of voices, his blue eyes sparkling as the light of the sun danced around the room.
She didn’t want to think Reyes was charming. She wanted to keep finding ways to dislike him, but when he kissed her as if his life depended on it, well, shit, that changed her plans altogether. With one last glance at his satisfied grin, she elbowed her way out of her apartment.
Groaning, she whispered, “This is going to be a very long day.”
* * * *
Reyes stopped Megan just before they reached the doors to her lab. His eyes drifted over her face and body as if inspecting her for quality assurance. She arched a brow, waiting for him to say something. The moments that passed between them had her stomach rolling with anxiety.
“I think I’ll wait out here for you, but should you need me, you only need to call my name.” His dark lashes magnified the intensity she felt deep in his steel-blue gaze.
“I’ll be fine,” she assured him. “You really don’t have to stay now that I’m in the lab. It’s perfectly secure, and anyone who comes and goes from this facility must have an ID badge so you are free to go and do whatever you must without fear of failing in
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