Devoted to Love by Shayla Black

Author:Shayla Black
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Penguin Publishing Group
Published: 2019-07-01T16:00:00+00:00

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Tuesday’s sunset approached, and a terrible déjà vu curled through Josiah’s veins as he pulled his truck to a stop behind the greenhouse at Enlightenment Fields once more. He spotted a small bus unloading people carrying suitcases and staring at the compound as if they’d found home. The new converts?

With honey-brown hair glinting in the waning sunlight, Mercy strolled in his direction, wearing a smile he’d almost call smug. “Hi there.”

Josiah stepped out of his truck, assaulted by the grating cheer of one of Mercy’s homemade hymns. His Sig in its shoulder holster under his baggy hoodie made him feel loads better. “Hi, Mercy.”

Her smile widened. “I’m glad you came.”

Said the spider to the fly.

He didn’t want to be here. This place and these people gave him the creeps. He especially didn’t want to be near this woman. If he didn’t care so fucking much about Maggie, he’d be back at the ranch, trying to seduce her again. But it said a lot about his feelings that he’d rather keep her safe than get off.

She’d asked him not to come tonight. Actually, almost begged. Well, as close to pleading as Maggie got. She’d been upset since she’d gotten the call about Mrs. McIntyre’s death. Fuck, he hated to leave her scared and hurting. Or alone. Yesterday evening, he’d remained close to her, intent on protecting her, reassuring her. He’d remained glued to her side while she watched a silly comedy on TV. Or tried to. But all her fidgeting told him she wasn’t focused on the film.

Before too long, he found himself reaching for her hand. Soon, that hadn’t felt close enough, so he’d pulled her onto his lap. But another ten minutes into the movie, and the lure of her lush backside against him had revved him past his control. He hadn’t been able to stop himself from fisting her hair and guiding her lips to his. Maggie had welcomed him instantly with open arms and panting breaths.

Quickly, one kiss quickly morphed into many. When he had to fight the urge to undress her on the sofa, he’d stood, urged her legs around him, then trekked up the stairs with their mouths plastered together and their passion running hot. As they’d passed by the kitchen, he’d blown off Zy’s silent disapproval and Trees’s glower. Yes, he was stupid. But despite telling himself to take a giant step back from Maggie, Josiah found himself kicking the bedroom door closed, tumbling her onto her back, and tunneling as far inside her as he could.

What the hell was it about that woman?

“You said to stop by tonight if I wanted to know more about your mission and your teachings.” He shrugged. “Here I am.”

“Since Mr. Haney is gone, I’m surprised you’re even still in town. But glad,” Mercy added quickly. “Why don’t you come with me? I’ll fill you in and you can witness people finding their enlightened truth as they join the Chosen.”

Josiah would rather have hanged himself with barbed wire, but he managed a smile.

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