The Dark by Cheyenne McCray

Author:Cheyenne McCray [McCray, Cheyenne]
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 978-1-939778-26-0
Publisher: Cheyenne McCray LLC

23

“Sonofabitch.” Jake rubbed his forehead as he opened his eyes, and Cassia winced. She’d known he wouldn’t be happy once Breacan woke him, and by the look on Jake’s face she was dead on.

He glared in the direction Breacan had vanished. “A few minutes. My fist in his face. That’s all I wanted.”

Cassia rolled her eyes as she gripped her Mystwalker collar. Men. “Breacan had to knock you out and carry you again. You’re too noisy, Jake, and you know it. They can’t take any chances. We’re talking about the end of their way of life. The possibility of being captured and turned into slaves again. Would you wish for that?”

“No.” Jake grumbled a little more, but got to his feet and scooped up his own collar, which had been beside him.

He took a good look at their surroundings. They were at the same pond where Cassia and Jake first met up with the Mystwalkers, before being taken to their sanctuary. He hooked the collar to his belt, leaving his hands free.

When Jake’s gaze returned to Cassia, his expression softened. “Sure you’re all right?”

Cassia stared up at him, wanting him more than she’d wanted anything in her entire life. But she couldn’t have him. She forced herself to nod.

“Bull.” Jake pulled her into his embrace.

At first she resisted. They couldn’t do this. No intimacy of any kind. But as she breathed in his clean, musky scent, she couldn’t help but lean into him and let him hold her.

“Did you enjoy last night?” Jake asked, his chin resting on the top of her head.

She drew back a bit so she could meet his gaze. “If I had enjoyed that any more than I did, you probably wouldn’t be standing here with me.”

A smile tipped the corner of his mouth. “A guy could take that a couple of ways.”

“You know exactly how I meant it.” She rested her head against his chest, wanting the comforting warmth and solidness of his body.

This was not fair, not being allowed to have Jake. But then, was it fair for the Great Guardian to continue carrying her burden for eons longer?

She let out a deep sigh. “It was the most amazing experience of my entire life—except for the fact you’re lucky to be alive.”

He caught a lock of her hair and twirled it around his finger as she raised her head to look at him.

His expression turned serious. “How do you think this conversation is going to go with your mother?”

Cassia sighed and placed her palms on his chest. He felt so perfect beneath her hands, and she could feel his heart beating. “Depends on how much you piss her off.”

Jake grimaced and tugged on her hair. “First meeting not so hot?”

“Ice-cold.” She shook her head and rubbed her fingers over his pecs. “She’s used to complete and absolute respect. She’s earned it.”

“Has she?” Jake said, and Cassia frowned. He let out a frustrated huff and released her lock of hair. “I’m sorry. Yeah, she’s been around longer than dirt.

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