There’s nothing wrong with a harmless little crush, right?

And who better to crush on than the gorgeous man next door?

The one who would never look twice in my direction.

Except he does.

The first time he pins me in place with his dark gaze, I’m rendered speechless.  The first time he lays his hands on me, I melt.  And the first time he takes me, well…I fall to pieces, wondering if I’ll ever be the same again.

Everything about him screams danger.

And yet I’d be lying through my teeth if I didn’t admit that was part of the attraction.

Chicago is supposed to be a new beginning for me.  A chance to find my bearings and live again.  The man next door is the last person I should be getting involved with.

And yet, here I am.

A moth dancing too close to the flickering flame, hoping I don’t get torched.

Protecting What's Mine was created by Jennifer Sucevic, an EGlobal Creative Publishing signed author. 

Protecting What's Mine

Smoothing over my short skirt, I step away from the taxi and glance around, trying to find Chloe in the thick crowd of people gathered on the sidewalk in front of the club.


Nervousness settles in the pit of my gut.


Sucking my bottom lip between my teeth, I gnaw on it as indecision sets in.


There's no way I'm going inside solo.  If worst comes to worst, I can catch another cab home.  No big deal.


Everything immediately settles as I catch sight of her rushing down the street in sky-high heels.  For a moment, I was worried that maybe she'd forgotten about me.  Chloe may be the oldest friend I have, but our friendship has been on hiatus for almost two years.


Chapter 12: Grace