Protector's Claim by Airicka Phoenix

Author:Airicka Phoenix [Phoenix, Airicka]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Romance > New Adult & College, Romantic Suspense, Thriller & Suspense > Thrillers > Suspense, Suspense romance, Romance > Contemporary, Dark Contemporary
Publisher: Airicka Phoenix
Published: 2017-10-30T18:30:00+00:00

Chapter Twelve — Kieran

I awoke Saturday morning to a slender arm draped comfortably around my waist from behind and soft, plump breasts cushioned against my shoulder blades. The owner’s face was nestled into the back of my neck, their breath warm on my skin.

I took the loosely curled fingers and brought the palm to my lips.

The woman sighed. “Morning?”

I twisted onto my back and tucked her into the curve of my side. Her head found its favorite spot on my shoulder, spilling locks of glossy hair across my chest and tickling my chin.

“Yeah.” I nuzzled the top of her head where she smelled of my shampoo. Of me. Nothing had ever smelled sexier. “Breakfast?”

Her chin lifted and she squinted at the clock. “Not today. I’ll be late. I’ll grab something later.”

“Or,” I twisted her onto her back and kissed her. “You can grab something from here and take it with you.”

Her nose bunched up, partially out of embarrassment. “It’s okay. I don’t want to put you out.”

“Out of what? A bagel? You’re right. That would be awful.” I left her scowling after me as I crawled out of bed. “Get in the shower. I’ll get you something to take.”

She chuckled. “You’re very bossy in the morning.”

“I’m always bossy.” I grabbed my trousers off the bench and stuffed my feet into the legs. “Get moving if you want that shower.”

I left her snuggled amongst a tangle of sheets and padded downstairs barefoot.

I made her an egg sandwich and a cup of coffee that I poured into a takeout cup. I tossed a yogurt and spoon into the baggie and set it on the counter just as she shuffled in wearing the same clothes she’d been wearing yesterday.

Her eyebrow lifted at my paper bag. “Thank you, Daddy.”

Reflexively, my face bunched in a grimace. “Really?”

Laughing, she moved around the island to where I stood. “What? You don’t like it?”

I grabbed her ass with both hands and hauled her into my chest.

“Does it work for you?” I asked instead.

Gabby laughed harder, but with a grated edge. “Not even a little. I hate that word.”

I exhaled. “Thank God. I don’t think I could have handled that for very long.”

She kissed me soundly and pulled away. “I’ll see you there at six?”

“You’re not coming with me?”

She looked back over her shoulder at me. “You know we can’t go together.”

“We can—” I objected, but she cut me off.

“Kieran.”

“I’m not letting you walk that stupid trail in the fucking rain, Gabby.” I followed her to where she stood. “You go with me, or you go with me. There is no other option.”

She sighed and faced me. “You know I would give anything to go with you, but...”

“But what? What will happen if you go with me? What will he do?”

She said nothing, but the torment in her eyes almost made me take it back.

I didn’t.

I wanted to know what kind of power David had on her. Whatever it was, I knew it would piss me off enough to punch the guy’s teeth down his throat.

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