Total pages in book: 90
Estimated words: 83970 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 420(@200wpm)___ 336(@250wpm)___ 280(@300wpm)
Estimated words: 83970 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 420(@200wpm)___ 336(@250wpm)___ 280(@300wpm)
“Em.” Diego’s raspy voice is a relief, and a frustration rolled into one.
I unlock the door and pull it open a few inches. I’ve changed into a pair of shorts and a tank top in preparation for bed seeing as I had no plans to leave my room or see anyone else for the rest of the night. My nipples harden without provocation at the sight of him in my doorway, and I immediately hate that I’m not wearing a bra.
“Hey.” I do my best to act like he doesn’t affect me and fail miserably.
“Fuck, you’re beautiful.” It comes unprovoked and from the slight widening of his eyes, I can tell he didn’t mean to say it out loud.
I feel the resolve I’d spent all day rebuilding against him begin to diminish, and looking in his mesmerizing brown eyes causes me to swallow roughly. I see him shift his weight marginally, but I keep my eyes on his face; the last thing I need is him seeing me staring at his crotch again.
We stand in the doorway for several long minutes, in silence, just peering at each other. His eyes trace every feature on my face until they settle on my mouth, which causes me to shift, mimicking his movements from earlier.
“Can I come in?” His husky voice nearly causes me to melt into a puddle on the floor.
I pull the door further open and step to the side so he can enter. My heart hammers in my chest when he gently closes the door behind him.
“I wanted to give you this before I left.” I look down for the first time and see a cell phone in his hand.
“You’re leaving?” I can’t hide the disappointment I didn’t know I felt until the words were spoken.
“I’ve been called out on a job, Em.” He holds the phone out further for me to take. “Take it, please. I want to be able to talk to you.”
Chills run up my arm when my fingers graze his, and from his hiss, I’m certain he felt it too.
“How long will you be gone?” I sound desperate and at this moment, I can’t even be bothered to care. I lower my head to try to gain some composure.
He reaches out and tilts my head back, so I’m looking in his eyes. “I’m not sure. A couple weeks probably.” His eyes are once again on my lips, and the attention has them parting slightly, small panting breaths escaping.
“That’s a long time,” I tell his mouth, unable to pull my gaze from his lips.
“I’ll be back before you can even miss me.”
His hand moves from under my chin to cup my cheek. I groan slightly when his thick thumb traces my lower lip and his tongue snakes out and licks his own; a harsh shiver runs up my spine because it feels like his tongue is on my own lip.
He moves closer, and I close my eyes as his mouth nears mine. I feel his warm breath ghost across my already tingling skin. Even though I part my lips slightly, readying them for his kiss, I feel his mouth kiss my cheek with just the faintest edge touching the corner of my mouth.
I’m molten lava, and my body is on fire when he pulls back and clears his throat. I raise my eyes to his, and I can see the lust and desire as clear as day. I’m sure he can see the confusion and pain from his rejection in my eyes. He sweeps his thumb over my lip again before pulling his hand back.
“If I kiss you now, Em, I’ll never stop.” He takes another step back, and it takes all of my power to not reach out to him. “Answer the phone when it rings,” he says and turns and leaves the room.
Chapter 14
Kincaid
I told her the truth. I knew if I tasted her lips I’d never leave. The feel of her beautiful face under my rough hand was almost too much to walk away from as it was. I shake my head to clear it as I pack my duffle bag for the trip. I need to get my head on the right things before the beginning of this mission. Not being in the right head space can get you killed, and I’ll be damned if I die before I know her taste on my tongue.
I stride out of my room without even a sideways glance at her door, resisting the unseen tug she has on me. Making my way to the front of the clubhouse, I hear Wrench and Kid bickering.
“Tell him you want to go.” I hear him snort loudly. “I’ll gladly stay here and keep an eye on that girl.”
Chills run up my back at the sound of Wrench just mentioning Emmalyn. I have absolutely no use for him on the mission, but over my dead body will he stay here while I’m gone. Never going to happen.