Secrets of the Jaguar by Jaye Shields

Author:Jaye Shields [Shields, Jaye]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Romance, Paranormal, (¯`'•.¸//(*_*)\\¸.•'´¯)
ISBN: 9781440558320
Publisher: Crimson Romance
Published: 2013-06-03T00:00:00+00:00

Chapter Seventeen

By the time the three-hour long bus tour of Mexico City was over, the sun had set and heavy rain was pouring down on the city. Michelle described in gruesome detail to Duncan what occurred before her eyes after the shaman placed his hands on her.

“The creatures you’re describing are not like anything I’ve encountered before. If they’re a vampire, they are another kind, although I thought the association of vampires and bats was only a myth,” he said. “No matter, I would die before I let any creature near you.” His jaw was so set; he was on the verge of grinding all his teeth down to nothing.

“Relax. I know you would protect me. But why do you seem so convinced that evil has our number?”

Duncan thought about confessing, telling Michelle that contrary to what he had told her, he hadn’t killed that vampire. But he didn’t want Michelle to worry. He was sure the ancient vampire Tzinacan was bound to the night, and it was unlikely he could trace to them since he hadn’t yet done so. And since Duncan obviously had no intention of turning her over, he would keep her safe within his arms. She definitely would not be leaving his side, even for a split second.

That thought made him happy, even if he did deserve to be punched for thinking of her so intimately considering the circumstances.

The warm rain soaked Michelle’s lavender cardigan and she looked absolutely mouthwatering, and not just because he was hungry. Even when it started to pour, they never left the top of the double-decker bus. Instead, they sat cuddled alone, letting the warm rain soak them as they tasted each other. Their lips were wet against one another as the scenery passed by.

“Are you sure you’re okay?”

“I’d be better if you kissed me again.”

He didn’t need to be told twice. He dedicated himself to wiping away her bad memories induced by the shaman. His hands continued what they had begun on the place. Michelle’s body fit beneath the palms of his hands as if it had been crafted solely for his touch. His lips met hers and he relished the feel of her warmth against his cold skin. She ended the embrace too soon.

“Why are you smiling?”

He realized he was gazing at Michelle with a grin to rival the Cheshire cat’s. “I had fun today, that’s all, shaman incident excluded.”

“Me, too. I can’t wait to go to the National Museum of Anthropology. And maybe afterward we can go for a boat ride at the park across the street?”

“Anything you want.” He pressed his hands to the damp sweater covering her stomach. He gripped, wishing he could carry her away, but then he simply planted a soft gentle kiss on her lips. “We should head back to our room and get warmed up,”

He heard the raw desire in his own words. He watched her cheeks turn pink, whether from the chill or the implied intimacy, he did not know. But finally, a slow smile crept to her beautiful lips.

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