Paladins 01 - Dark Protector by Alexis Morgan

Author:Alexis Morgan [Morgan, Alexis]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Fiction, Romance, Fantasy, General, Contemporary
ISBN: 9781416535669
Google: ftvuwDpPM_sC
Amazon: 1416520368
Publisher: Pocket Books
Published: 2006-06-27T05:00:00+00:00

This time she was right there next to him when morning came. In all the long years of his life, he couldn’t remember a single moment that had felt this good. If only the world would stay outside—but at best, he could only hold it at bay another hour.

“It’s too early to be thinking that hard.” Laurel pushed up to brace her head on one hand while the other moved in small circles on his chest. “I know I promised to listen this morning—and I will—but at least wait until after my first cup of coffee.”

He kissed her fingertips. “Actually, I was trying to decide if I needed another shower.”

Her eyes, the color of extra-dark chocolate, drifted half closed. Her lips parted in a smile that was pure temptation. “I never shower until after my morning workout.” And that wicked, wandering hand drifted down and down and down.

Damn, he knew they shouldn’t. But when it came to Laurel Young, it seemed that he was a pushover.

In a well-planned maneuver, he trapped her beneath him. Judging from her smile, it was right where she wanted to be. He nuzzled her neck, drawing in her scent.

She giggled. “Don’t! That tickles.” Her own fingers dug lightly into his ribs, trying to give as good as she got.

He’d never had a lover who was playful, and he liked it. It felt good to laugh in the morning, especially with a beautiful woman underneath him. Her smile was enough to melt his heart.

Then the shrill ring of a cellphone from the other room shattered his concentration. He rested his forehead against hers. “Is that mine or yours?”

“Mine, I think. It’s in the side pocket of my purse.”

He rolled off her and padded naked into the living room, pulling the irritating electronic device from her purse. On his way back to the bedroom, a second chirp joined the chorus. So much for their morning plans. One call might not signify anything; two could only mean bad news.

Laurel stood wearing a short robe when he walked back into the room. He tossed her the phone and then stepped back out in the hall to answer his. It wouldn’t do for anyone to hear her talking in the background.

“Bane here.”

“Good morning, Devlin. Hope you’ve had your first cup of coffee.” D.J. sounded irritatingly chipper.

“Why?”

“Colonel Kincade has called a ten o’clock meeting. Thought you’d appreciate a heads-up. He didn’t say what it was about, but we’re assuming it’s about coverage, with so many of us down right now.”

There was no use in taking his sudden bad mood out on D.J. “Thanks. I’ll be there. Call everybody you can. A show of strength never hurts.”

“Will do.” The phone went dead.

He had almost two hours to get to the Center. Maybe they still had time for that shower. And then they’d talk.

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