Heat for Hephaestus by Sotia Lazu

Author:Sotia Lazu [Lazu, Sotia]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Acelette Press
Published: 2020-12-15T06:00:00+00:00

Chapter Thirteen - Hephaestus

I SHOULDN’T HAVE OPENED the garage door this morning.

If Laura knocked, I’d have a couple heartbeats to prepare myself for seeing her again.

As things stand, the only warning I get is a sense of intense longing, unfurling in my chest.

And then, here she is. All legs and attitude, with those blazing eyes staring me down.

I clench my jaw to keep from gaping, because she looks like a fucking Amazon. My body gravitates toward her, and it takes an Olympian effort to stay still when I feel this urge to close the distance between us and kiss her till we’re both breathless. “Are you here for the minivan?” I ask. “It’s ready.”

She plants her fists on her hips. Even scowling, she’s the most gorgeous woman I’ve ever laid eyes on. “Why did you kiss me and run away?” she asks.

Fuck. I did not expect her to confront me. How much of a coward am I, for wondering if I can have one of my brothers blink me out of here?

She throws her arms up. “Cazzo. You’re thinking of bolting again. What is the matter with you?” Her scowl deepens, and her eyes gleam silver.

Double fuck. It’s the bond, working its magic on her. For all I know, she didn’t guess I want to get out of here; she picked the thought from inside my head.

“Don’t stand there, looking at me like that.” She indicates me with a sweeping gesture of her hand. “You... You’re a big, strong man, and you don’t have the... The... The coglioni”—she cups both palms between her legs—“to deal with a strong woman. Pfft.”

It’s the scornful sound that breaks my resolve. I take the handful of strides to her, until there’s only a couple centimeters between me and her heaving chest. Holding her gaze, I say, “I kissed you because I couldn’t resist you. I left because I’m wrong for you.”

I expect her to go on a rant, but she bursts out laughing. “I’m wrong for you.” She drops her voice lower and mimics my tone, her accent heavier than usual. In her normal voice, she says, “You don’t know me. You don’t know what’s right for me. I’m the only one who can decide that. I’m sick of men acting like they know what I need.” She huffs. “Now fucking kiss me, and this time, you’d better still be here when I open my eyes.”

I ought to say no. Tell her to take her minivan and get out of my face. Forget we ever crossed paths.

But I don’t want to.

I clasp her face between my palms and press my lips to hers. Gently. Slowly. I take my sweet time, massaging her lips, till she parts them and allows me to dip my tongue inside. I taste her. Savor her like the forbidden fruit she is. I swallow her breath—fresh and minty this morning—and nibble on her bottom lip, before breaking the kiss and taking a step back.

When she doesn’t open her eyes, I say, “I’m still here.

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