Slow Burn by Sascha Illyvich

Author:Sascha Illyvich [Illyvich, Sascha]
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 9781628279948
Publisher: Ardent Books, an imprint of Assent Publishing
Published: 2015-07-09T23:00:00+00:00

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Fingers stroked her hair while an arm held her around her waist. She’d slept peacefully—that much she remembered. Sonja opened her eyes to see Max sitting at the table, cigar in hand, a cup of what was probably Cuban coffee, and several papers spread out before him.

“We’ve got to make a move tonight if we’re going to lure them out and push them back.” He took a puff off the smoke, filling the air with the delicate scent of earth, cocoa, and sweetness. Max wore the same black pants and suit coat he met her in last night, along with black shoes that held an impeccable polish.

Speaking of Derrick…

Fingers continued to stroke strands of her hair. She liked the touch, wanted to revel in it.

“Yeah, we do. But…” He yawned behind her, blowing hot air against her cool skin. “Have we heard from Big Mo yet?”

Sonja glanced down, realizing that she and Derrick were still naked and in Max’s bed. “Guys,” she spoke weakly.

Max turned toward her. “Yes. We know. Well…” He sighed. “I know. You two get a room. After this is all over. And, fucking Derrick, you owe me a new bed. Bathroom rug and fuck all, get me a new shower…it smells of you two in there.”

Derrick chuckled. “Hey, consider it payback.”

“I don’t know what you’re talking about.” Max looked away scornfully.

Sonja looked past Max, saw the setting sun in the windows. Then something dawned on her. “Wait. What about my band’s performance? We’re supposed to play in—”

Fingers pressed against her lips that made her want him again instantly. She hated how she reacted, but her body didn’t seem to care.

“We’ve taken care of that. Your band mates are safe in hiding and the shows have been rescheduled. The fans will be okay.” Derrick’s gentle voice held all the warmth and consideration she’d look for in her brother, only it lacked the coldness of a tour manager with the desire for more money.

She could only shake her head.

“How did you set that up? What about the other shows on the tour? We’re booked back-to-back for several gigs with only a day in between to—”

Derrick’s fingers pressed into her mouth again, but this time she drew them in and sucked, earning a groan of satisfaction from him and a look of disdain from Max.

Finally, Derrick pulled his fingers out of her mouth and returned his hand to her side. “Let’s just leave it at we have ways and means of accomplishing things. Besides, this will add a little bit of mystery to your performances and make the fans even more excited to see you.”

Dammit, but he had a good idea. She wasn’t about to ask further questions, the details wouldn’t be relevant anyway. Besides, if she went out now, her entire band and possibly members of the audience might be in danger because of the threats on her life. Who knew what level her assailant would stoop to.

Derrick held her closer to him so she could feel his arousal.

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