Magic, New Mexico: A Touch of Curiosity (Kindle Worlds Novella) by ML Guida

Author:ML Guida [Guida, ML]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Kindle Worlds
Published: 2017-01-31T18:30:00+00:00

Chapter Nine

Pandora caressed his scarred back with her hand, feeling the tension in his muscles. “We’ll prove Theo wrong. I promise.”

He turned his gaze to her. “What do ye suggest we do next?” His voice was ragged with anger.

He was a man used to being shoved down again and again, but for a moment, she saw passion and desire reflect in his eyes, and he held her closer. She turned around in his arm, pressing her body against his. She could feel his heart pounding as hard as hers. Wanting to taste his strength, she parted her lips. A vein throbbed in his temple, and he gritted his teeth. It was as if he was battling to stay a gentleman. He put his arm down and backed away. The moment slipped away.

She stuffed the silver box into her back pocket. “We should go.”

He folded his arms across his broad chest. “Where?”

“I think we should go back to Hidden Canyon. That’s where I first found you and the box. There might be another clue up there to show us how to trap this thing.”

“What if there isna? Then what?”

“I don’t know. Don’t you get it? It’s my fault these people are dying. You’re a pirate. You’re used to death. I’m not!” Dreaded tears slipped down her cheeks, and her vision blurred. Her body shook with grief, anger, and fear. “It’s my fault. Lisa and Frank are dead because of me. I have to fix this. I have to make things right.” She broke out into hiccups, feeling like a helpless female.

Strong arms wrapped around her and held her close. “No one gets used to death.”

His voice had lost its anger and had turned sad as if he was tired of watching his friends die.

“I’m sorry.” She hiccupped. “I know you’ve had a hard life.”

“Shhh.” He kissed the crown of her head.

He only held her and didn’t try to seduce her. His skin smelled so good, and she wanted to feel his lips and hands on her body, making her forget the terror of the last two days, but people were dying—dying because of her.

She eased out of his arms and wiped her cheeks.

He clasped her hand. “Feel better?”

“Yes,” she said shyly. “Sorry for my damsel-in-distress meltdown.”

He pulled her close and kissed her on the lips—this one was longer and definitely not a brotherly kiss. He pushed open her mouth with his tongue and indulged in exploring, becoming possessive and domineering, reminding her this was a man used to taking what he desired. Her body shook with need, but as much as she wanted his lips and hands on her hot skin, she wasn’t ready. Not yet. Not with this dark cloud hanging over her head. She put her hands on his chest to push him way, afraid he wouldn’t release her, but he surprised her.

With a heavy sigh, he stopped and exhaled a warm breath against her cheek. “Dona be sorry for bein’ upset. You wouldna be human if ye didna.”

She backed away before they were a tangled mess of heat and flesh.

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