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Mateo didn’t hesitate. He bellowed into the walkie-talkie, then strapped it to his belt before leading the charge out the back of the resort.
The crashing waves of the ocean and the sound of his pounding heart were all Cage could hear—until they were mere feet from the shed. Then Karis’s scream of terror split the air.
Breaking out in a cold sweat, Cage lunged for the door and tried to rip it off its hinges. Of course, the bastard had locked it.
“Get me in there,” he growled at Mateo.
But the tall guard was already shoving the key into the lock and wrenching the door open. Cage shouldered the guy out of the way and found Karis trapped in the corner, holding the strap of her torn bikini with one hand and threatening Miguel with a hefty bottle of booze in the other.
Cage saw red. Karis was his.Noother man would ever touch her, especially against her will.
Miguel whirled to the sound of the interruption with a snarl. Cage charged him and grabbed the waiter by the back of his stiff jacket, punching him in the jaw. “I warned you. Back away from my girlfriend.”
“Cage!” Her voice trembled.
He wanted to go to her, comfort her. First, he had to deal with the threat.
“It was a simple misunderstanding,” Miguel backpedaled. “She said she wanted a tour of the private areas. I misinterpreted her request and—”
“Fuck you. I found the passports you’ve stolen from other women in your apartment. Security knows. Your uncle soon will, too. You’re going down. And you’re not putting another finger on my woman—or any other—for a long while.
Miguel sputtered and blanched. “No. No, I—”
“Shut up, asshole.” Karis swung the bottle and broke it over his head.
The scent of cheap gin doused Miguel as he crumpled to the ground.
It was over. Thank god.
“We apologize profusely, señorita,” Mateo said as he motioned to his peers to take Miguel’s inert form from the shed.
Karis looked away from the sight, flinging herself against Cage with teary eyes. “Thank you. The note said you were hurt and needed me.”
“Miguel tricked you.”
She nodded. “I feel so dumb. I didn’t think. Thank you for coming after me…”
He cradled her face in his hands. “I always will. I love you, cupcake. You okay?”
“Yes.” She hugged him, silently assuring him. “You got to me before…”
Cage knew all too well what Miguel had intended. He’d seen the angry lust in the man’s eyes. He’d seen that same look in others he’d arrested, too. He held her as tightly as he dared, grateful she was safe in his arms.
“I’m so damn glad.” He caressed her back with a soothing touch. “I found your passport. You want to go home?”
Obviously, there would be a security interview, police reports, and other official stuff first. But Cage was determined to get her on a plane tonight.
She nodded, tears spilling. “Yes.”
“You got it. Would you…um, want to move in with me when we get there?” As soon as the words slipped out, Cage almost groaned aloud. Could his timing be any worse?
“Yes.” The emphatic nod of her head backed up her answer.
He hesitated. Since everything between them was going surprisingly well, maybe he should go for broke. “How about if we got married, too? Maybe it’s too fast but I know how I feel about you.”
“Yes.” Karis pressed a kiss to his lips.
The grin that crossed his face spread through his whole body. “Really? You want to marry me? You’re not just saying yes on autopilot?”
