Carnal by Stone Piper

Author:Stone, Piper
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Stormy Night Publications
Published: 2020-02-19T16:00:00+00:00

Chapter Ten

Kathleen

Mated.

The word hadn’t left my mind since he’d come inside of me. Even an hour later, wrapped in a fuzzy robe and sitting on the couch holding a new and very full glass of wine, the word hovered at the forefront. I darted a look in his direction. Jesus. He looked different to me, more primal in a crazy manner.

I rubbed my temple, finally forcing myself to close my eyes. He’d barely said two words since that most amazing sexual event, but I knew we had to talk. The other word that had entered my mind was trust.

Yes, for some crazy reason I did trust him.

“What are you really doing here, Max?” I finally asked, trying to break the ice.

“I told you before, checking on you. Why are you asking?”

“Because I didn’t call you,” I said quietly.

He exhaled, glancing around the room. “Are you all right otherwise? I have a feeling you’re not telling me something.”

“Why? You sound like you know something I don’t.”

I licked my lips, looking the other way as I waited for his answer. I knew I’d have to confide in him what Lois had told me and my growing suspicions. I was beginning to think he was the only person who might be able to shed some light on what the hell was going on.

“I had a premonition that you were... in harm’s way,” he finally answered.

“A premonition. You’re serious.”

“I’m very serious. Have you had any issues?”

I bit back my reply for a few seconds. “A couple of weird phone calls. Nothing out of the ordinary in my profession. Well, in our profession.” I laughed nervously.

He glanced around the small living room, moving to a standing position. “Let me check.”

I trailed behind him, watching as he opened the closet and the washer and dryer room, moving to the hallway bathroom.

“You’re checking for the boogeyman?” I asked, half laughing.

He snapped his head in my direction, narrowing his eyes. “You and both know the killer could have your scent and if so, will be coming after you. Now, tell me. What is down this hall?”

“My bedroom and master bath. The guest room. Okay?”

He stormed down the hall, his hand on his weapon.

I waited, shaking my head as I heard the doors being thrown open. When he returned, his expression was more relaxed, but only slightly.

“My scent. You’re still convinced we’re talking about an animal attack.” He was serious about his concerns. My thoughts shifted to the jerk who’d been in my yard.

“What I’m convinced of doesn’t matter. We’re talking about evidence and I don’t want to see you hurt.”

“What aren’t you telling me, Maximillian? Who are you really?”

Growling, he took several steps toward me, taking several deep breaths. “You don’t want to know.”

“Maybe I do. Maybe I need to know why we seem connected and why...” I swallowed hard, unable to finish my sentence. “You’re right. We need to talk. I’ve learned a few things that trouble me.”

“What things?” he asked as his gaze fell, his glorious dark eyes narrowing.

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