could be bunking down with the killer in that damn house!”
Actually, the thought had already crossed her mind, but there was hardly anything she could do about it. “Relax, I’ve got this under control. I even have a cover story for when I’m out between shoots. The local sheriff is very helpful, and I may just have a secret weapon handy.” Lacy smiled, thinking that Stephanie’s husband could potentially turn out to be a real asset. “I’ll let you know when I get things hammered out. Gus—the sheriff—should be forwarding his reports to you later today, so keep your computer handy.”
“You keep your phone handy. This is giving me a really bad feeling,” he griped.
“That’s just your ulcer, Murphy. Pop a Tums, and I’ll check in tomorrow.”
“You better check in regularly, or I’m pulling you, do you understand? If I can’t be assured of your safety, then this is over.”
“I hear you. Bye, Murphy.” Bless the man. He was like a father to her. He was just as protective as one, too, never wanting her to go into dangerous situations unless it was absolutely necessary and only then with the best backup he could find.
Lacy would miss that man for sure, but it wasn’t enough to keep her from moving on. After this case, she’d be more than ready to take her leave from the big city. Maybe, she would take Gus up on his offer, after all.
Chapter Eight
“Here we are,” Ethan announced.
They pulled up to the house the female models were occupying, and Ethan reached over to take her hand.
“I hate that the time we spent together today wasn’t under better circumstances, but it did have its moments.” Ethan fully intended to send her inside, but not until he indulged in another “moment” with her.
Lacy gave him a sexy little half-smile that had his dick twitching to attention once more. “Well, you still need to walk me to the door, so the night’s not over yet.” And with that, the little minx opened her door and stepped out.
Ethan jumped out of the SUV and prowled around to where Lacy waited. So she thought to tease him? Well, he’d make damn sure he was center stage for any and all fantasies she could imagine anytime soon.
As they reached the steps to the porch, Ethan allowed Lacy to go ahead of him until they reached the top. Then, without warning, he tugged her arm, turning her back to him, before taking her mouth. He meant to be gentle, but his damn wolf was rattling the walls of his psyche, bringing his primal instincts to the surface and turning the kiss savage.
Pressing her back against the wooden post on the porch, Ethan fed from her mouth like a man starved…and she was right there with him.
The feel of her full, firm breasts pressed against his chest and the way her arms wrapped around his neck just before her fingers delved into his hair left Ethan growling low in his throat.
Sliding his hands from her trim hips, down the rounded curves of her ass, he kept going, lifting one thigh slightly until the sound of the front door brought him crashing back to sanity.
Good Lord, he’d nearly taken her right there on the porch…and she would have let him. He smelled her arousal like a heady perfume in the air between them. Oh, yeah, she wanted him every bit as much as he wanted her. The thought brought a smile to his lips.
“Sorry to interrupt,” came a distinctly male voice, and Ethan whirled to face none other than Jose as he carefully closed the door. “I was just leaving.”
Suspicion sparked, and Ethan couldn’t help asking, “What are you doing here? Aren’t you supposed to be at the hotel?”
“I wanted to make sure the girls were okay.”
Jose’s defensive response had Lacy easing out from behind Ethan, but not before he felt a sharp pinch on his ass.
“How are they?” she asked.
“Shaken up. Some of them are talking about leaving. How about you two?”
Lacy didn’t miss a beat. “I’ve just gotten back into the business, so I can’t
Actually, the thought had already crossed her mind, but there was hardly anything she could do about it. “Relax, I’ve got this under control. I even have a cover story for when I’m out between shoots. The local sheriff is very helpful, and I may just have a secret weapon handy.” Lacy smiled, thinking that Stephanie’s husband could potentially turn out to be a real asset. “I’ll let you know when I get things hammered out. Gus—the sheriff—should be forwarding his reports to you later today, so keep your computer handy.”
“You keep your phone handy. This is giving me a really bad feeling,” he griped.
“That’s just your ulcer, Murphy. Pop a Tums, and I’ll check in tomorrow.”
“You better check in regularly, or I’m pulling you, do you understand? If I can’t be assured of your safety, then this is over.”
“I hear you. Bye, Murphy.” Bless the man. He was like a father to her. He was just as protective as one, too, never wanting her to go into dangerous situations unless it was absolutely necessary and only then with the best backup he could find.
Lacy would miss that man for sure, but it wasn’t enough to keep her from moving on. After this case, she’d be more than ready to take her leave from the big city. Maybe, she would take Gus up on his offer, after all.
Chapter Eight
“Here we are,” Ethan announced.
They pulled up to the house the female models were occupying, and Ethan reached over to take her hand.
“I hate that the time we spent together today wasn’t under better circumstances, but it did have its moments.” Ethan fully intended to send her inside, but not until he indulged in another “moment” with her.
Lacy gave him a sexy little half-smile that had his dick twitching to attention once more. “Well, you still need to walk me to the door, so the night’s not over yet.” And with that, the little minx opened her door and stepped out.
Ethan jumped out of the SUV and prowled around to where Lacy waited. So she thought to tease him? Well, he’d make damn sure he was center stage for any and all fantasies she could imagine anytime soon.
As they reached the steps to the porch, Ethan allowed Lacy to go ahead of him until they reached the top. Then, without warning, he tugged her arm, turning her back to him, before taking her mouth. He meant to be gentle, but his damn wolf was rattling the walls of his psyche, bringing his primal instincts to the surface and turning the kiss savage.
Pressing her back against the wooden post on the porch, Ethan fed from her mouth like a man starved…and she was right there with him.
The feel of her full, firm breasts pressed against his chest and the way her arms wrapped around his neck just before her fingers delved into his hair left Ethan growling low in his throat.
Sliding his hands from her trim hips, down the rounded curves of her ass, he kept going, lifting one thigh slightly until the sound of the front door brought him crashing back to sanity.
Good Lord, he’d nearly taken her right there on the porch…and she would have let him. He smelled her arousal like a heady perfume in the air between them. Oh, yeah, she wanted him every bit as much as he wanted her. The thought brought a smile to his lips.
“Sorry to interrupt,” came a distinctly male voice, and Ethan whirled to face none other than Jose as he carefully closed the door. “I was just leaving.”
Suspicion sparked, and Ethan couldn’t help asking, “What are you doing here? Aren’t you supposed to be at the hotel?”
“I wanted to make sure the girls were okay.”
Jose’s defensive response had Lacy easing out from behind Ethan, but not before he felt a sharp pinch on his ass.
“How are they?” she asked.
“Shaken up. Some of them are talking about leaving. How about you two?”
Lacy didn’t miss a beat. “I’ve just gotten back into the business, so I can’t
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