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.Idon t trust him, and I don t think you should either.I couldn t help but laugh.I d known Brendan almost seven years, but Kane had spent a fewminutes with the man and thought he knew him better than I did.I didn t know whether to be insultedthat he thought I was a poor judge of character or flattered that he cared. Don t laugh, Macy.I m serious.I read people for a living, and I can usually tell within a fewminutes whether someone s up to no good. Would it make you feel better if I promise to keep my guard up around him from now on? Thatwouldn t be difficult, especially after today.He gripped my chin between his index finger and thumb, his gaze colliding with mine. I meantwhat I said earlier.You re my wife now.That means it s my job to protect you.I would have reminded him it wasn t a real marriage, but I lost the ability to speak when helooked at me like that.Chapter FiveKaneWe d removed the back cushions from the couch to make room for both of us.Lying behind Macy, myarms wrapped tightly around her with a blanket covering us, I watched her eyes drift closed as shefought hard to stay awake so she could see the last few minutes of her favorite show.My heartsqueezed tight, as if someone had it in a vise.When I d walked into her apartment and seen evidencethat someone had been cruel to her, I almost snapped.It reminded me of my parents all over again.My old man, the worthless drunk, yelling and screaming at my mother that she was a controlling,manipulative bitch who d ruined his life.She d tried to talk him down, to reason with him, but itnever worked.I could still hear her heartbroken sobs when he left the apartment, looking for trouble.I hated that he d hurt her, emotionally if not physically.I hated seeing my mother in pain, and I dvowed then and there I would never stand by while someone hurt a woman I loved.And that s what ithad felt like tonight when I saw those marks on Macy s arms.It felt like someone had hurt the womanI loved.It was crazy to think I could be falling in love with her.I d known her for more than half of herlife.I d teased her mercilessly when she discovered boys, went for her driver s license, and had herfirst kiss.I d always thought of her as Riley s little sister, nothing more.Until I saw her in Riley sapartment and felt as if someone had rung my bell.I d been stunned, dazed, and confused.I still was, I realized, as I kissed her bare shoulder.I didn t know where this was going orwhere I wanted it to go.She could wake up tomorrow, convinced her ex wouldn t be a problemanymore, and ask me for a divorce.That thought made my gut clench, which told me I was getting inway too deep.She sighed softly, rolling over into my arms.With her head resting under my chin, her legswrapped around mine, I held her tight, not sure how I would let her go in just a few days when I hadto return to Tampa.I felt the steady beat of her heart against my chest as I closed my eyes, replaying the previousnight in my head.Everything from the vows to her final climax played out, reminding me how long ithad been since I d felt pleasure like that.For a tiny thing, she had energy and stamina to spare, and Icouldn t help but wonder whether I could expect a repeat performance any time soon.She d onlybeen warm and affectionate since we made love, but I didn t know if that meant she wanted to takethings slow.I hated not knowing.Normally with women, I laid my cards on the table and asked them to dothe same, but with Macy, I was afraid to do that.I didn t want her to tell me it was over before it evengot started. Why are you so tense? Macy asked, tipping her head back to look me in the eye. I thought you were sleeping, I said before kissing her forehead. You didn t answer my question.I chuckled, tucking her head under my chin and hoping she would fall back to sleep instead ofpressing the issue. I m not tense, baby.Just tired. You re lying to me.Why?Damn.If she could read me so well already, I didn t stand a chance of keeping my feelings forher hidden much longer. Fine, you want to know the truth? I was wondering what s going to happenwhen I go back home. What do you want to happen? she asked, her lips pressed against my soft cotton T-shirt. I want to see where this could go, I guess. You guess? She turned her face to the side, her cheek resting against my chest. You don tsound very convinced. I like being with you. It had been a long time since I d tried to open up to a woman.I d neverbeen very good at it, but it seemed I was worse now than I d ever been.I wondered if I sounded asawkward to her as I did to my own ears.She giggled, running her hand up under my T-shirt. I like being with you too.Now she was making fun of me.Great. Are you laughing at me? I asked, cupping her ass. What if I am? I wouldn t do that if I were you. Oh really? Why not?She squealed when I flipped her over so she was flat on her back beneath me.Staring down at her, I whispered,  I warned you, didn t I? Now that you have me at your mercy, what re you going to do with me? she asked, her cheeksflushed and chest heaving. I can think of a few things I d like to do to you, I said, zeroing in on the rosy nipples salutingme from beneath her tight white tank top. Tell me. She bit her lip, her eyes traveling over my chest before dipping lower to thedrawstring on my athletic pants.My hands were wrapped around her slim wrists, and I wanted to remind her that I was incharge, but we both knew that was a lie.She had me wrapped around her little finger and she knew it,especially with my hard shaft wedged between her legs and begging for some attention.I leaned in,kissing her until I felt her raise and pivot her hips to tease or entice me, I wasn t sure. I want you, Kane.Music to my ears.No matter how many times she said it, I d never tire of hearing it. Shall wetake this into the bedroom? Why wait? she asked, smiling.Never one to argue with a beautiful woman, I stood and peeled off my shirt, followed by mypants.I loved the way her eyes widened in response to my striptease, letting me know that eventhough she d seen it all before, she was still impressed.In hopeful expectation, I d stuck a condom in the pocket of my pants earlier.I watched herwatching me roll it on slowly. You re still wearing too many clothes.Let me help you with that. Ikissed her calves as I shed her shorts and tossed them over my shoulder. Now for this&  I reachedfor the hem of her tank top.She sat up, helping me help her, as though she couldn t get naked fast enough.She surprised meby inching to the bottom of the couch, silently directing me to lay down first.Knowing I d have to becrazy to refuse that invitation, I complied, waiting for her next move.Macy stood over me, undoubtedly knowing how gorgeous she looked with her light-blond hairtousled around her shoulders, and her bright blue eyes, rimmed in smoky shadow, skimming everyinch of my body. What re you waiting for? I asked, reaching for her hand. I couldn t possibly be any moreready.Her lips quirked as her eyes zeroed in on the evidence of my statement. Maybe I m just taking itall in, enjoying the view. You ll have plenty of time for that later.Get over here, I said, tugging her hand until her bodywas covering mine.Closing my arms around her and breathing in her feminine scent, I trailed my lipsalong her jaw.I felt her shudder before my mouth found her neck. I love the way you make me feel, she whispered, gripping my shoulders. The way you touchme, the way you kiss me& And I loved everything about her [ Pobierz całość w formacie PDF ]