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“I will never trust you with anything again.” I couldn’t believe I’d told her every detail about the crazy fantasy gift. But she did have me returning a lust-filled gaze in the beast’s direction. She was right that he was hot, hot, hot. It was as if I was seeing him for the first time, allowing myself to bask in his extreme beauty and in truth, there was no other word to describe him.
Other than possessive. Even the look on his face screamed of obsession. I was thrown into a whole-body fog, incapable of producing coherent thoughts. But I allowed my gaze to fall to his large boots, my libido increasing.
While his neck was covered in mottled skin or scales of some kind, they added a look of power and dominance to his massive frame. He had wild hair, long and thick strands of gold and red mixed together, hanging almost to his waist. His arms were mostly bare, the tee shirt-like jacket accentuating his biceps. And they were a beautiful thing.
He was slightly different than I remembered, even more handsome than the fantasy world I’d created. And he appeared much more dominating.
Then he opened his mouth and the entire world around me faded. There was no one else. No noise. No fear. No life ahead of me. All I could do was concentrate on the powerful piercing look of his eyes as they bore into mine.
And the booming voice that carried into the distance.
“You belong to me, little human. I told you before I would return. Now is the time. You’re coming with me.”
CHAPTER12
Sunny
An instant fog had developed.
“I beg your pardon? I’m not going anywhere.”
Suddenly, I was closer to the gorgeous beast, so close I could feel his heated breath. Whew. Had I lost track of time or what?
Then his words sank in.
“What did you just say to me?”
“You. Are. Mine. For now. Forever.”
His voice was just as gravelly, so seductive that I was hot and wet all over. I shook my head, ridding my mind of the cobwebs from his glorious form.
He had not just claimed me as his. Not a chance in hell.
Just like he promised.
I remained in some crazy kind of limbo, trying to figure out why he was standing in front of me. When he narrowed his eyes, his chest rising and falling, I had the feeling he was peeling away my skimpy dress like any other red-blooded male would do. That’s the moment the beautiful fantasy bubble was popped, aggravation settling in.
“Hey, buddy. While I appreciate the fact you saved my life, that doesn’t give you the right to follow me. We also might have shared a wild and wicked past experience, which I don’t completely understand, but that didn’t tether me to you. I don’t belong to anyone. I’m curious. Are you looking for payment of some kind cause this girl is broke. Do you know what that means?”
“Um, Sunny. Fantasy or no fantasy, I doubt he can understand English let alone comprehend what being broke means. Very few species understand the colloquialisms you use.” Tory jerked my arm, trying to drag me away.
“I don’t use them,” I barked in response, acting as if I had no clue what she meant.
“Um, yes, you do. You’re just like your mother.”
Hissing, I shook my head. Then I planted my hands on my hips, tilting my head so I could look the beast clearly in the eyes. “How about this. Back the fuck off. You’re cute and all, but I’m not interested. That should be understood in almost any language.”
The alien stood like a statue, his breathing remaining labored. He took a quick glance toward Tory, then back to me.
“Um, I think he wants you for something,” she said as she wrapped her fingers around my arm one at a time. “Maybe we should get out of here.”
“He saved my life. I think the brute just wants another thank you. He’s not getting one.” I turned to the alien, “Buddy. Time to go before I call security.” Although that would put their lives in jeopardy.
“Whew. He’s powerful.”
There was a lilt in her voice and I narrowed my eyes. “Do you think someone sent me another little gift from Fantasy World? Did you do this?”
“Not a chance, girl. I knew you’d kick my butt.”
