Hard and Brutal by S.E. Law & S.C. Adams

Author:S.E. Law & S.C. Adams [Law, S.E.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: S.E. Law Romance

9

Ramona

* * *

The car Carlton sent to pick me up pulls up to the pier and rolls to an easy stop at the end of one of the docks.

“We’re here, Miss,” the driver says politely.

I stare out my backseat window, trying to determine exactly what ‘here’ means. But before I can ask any follow up questions, the chauffeur has climbed out of his seat and is walking around to open the back door for me. I smile gingerly as I climb out of the vehicle and look around the deserted area.

The air is chilly and I’m surprised that I can see my breath in faint, misty puffs. Before I can ponder the weather any longer, however, I spy Carlton making his way down one of the nearby docks.

“Hi,” I murmur, suddenly feeling shy. I haven’t seen Carlton since being put on the Dissidence team, and I feel uncertain how to behave around him: professional colleague or new lover?

I don’t have to decide however, because the handsome man approaches me quickly and kisses me solidly on my mouth. I’m surprised at first, but then melt against him, giving into his intoxicating aura of manliness and control. To my disappointment, he releases me much too quickly.

We step apart and smile at one another.

“I’m glad you could make it, but I’m afraid you might get a little cold,” Carlton says as he takes in my outfit for tonight’s date. I’ve opted for a knee-length fitted dress in soft gray, paired with simple black pumps. My jacket is a flimsy evening coat, and I’m already getting goosebumps by the water, despite leaving the heated car mere moments ago. I know that as soon as the sun sets in about an hour, I’ll be frozen like a popsicle.

But to Carlton, I merely smile coyly. “I guess you’ll have to find a way to keep me warm,” I tease softly.

His brilliant blue eyes flash and I’m secretly thrilled that I can cause such a reaction in a man so powerful and confident.

“I’m sure we’ll find a way,” he growls before looping my hand through his arm. Then, with the same authority he seems to reserve for all of his staff, Carlton nods brusquely at the driver who immediately retreats to the car and drives away.

“Do they read your mind?” I ask teasingly.

Carlton grins, his entire body relaxing as we make our way down one of the docks. “I have a well-trained team,” is all he says.

Willing to drop the subject, I take in the scene unfolding before me more fully. “Where in the world are we?”

Carlton looks at me from the corner of his eye. “Lake Michigan.”

I laugh. “No, I know that, I mean – what is this place you’re taking me to?”

It’s his turn to chuckle. “A surprise I hope you’ll like.”

“I’m sure I will,” I giggle with anticipation.

I’ve had a few days to process my feelings towards Carlton. And while I like to think that I’ll be completely able to separate my emotions from my plans, I’ve at least accepted that I’m allowed to be curious about the man.

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