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.

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Protecting What's Mine

When I pause, her ruby red lips quirk before her eyes shift to Chloe.  "A newbie?  Aww, how sweet.  I love club virgins."


Chloe laughs before rattling off a drink order.  I hate to admit it, but I can't stop staring.  I'm totally fascinated.  She looks as though she's wearing a shimmering gold swimsuit.  But obviously, it's not.


"Honey, you keep looking at me like that, and I'm going to take you home at the end of the night and have my way with you."  She gives me a wink.


I am definitely out of my element right now.


But, surprisingly, it doesn't feel like a bad thing.  I'm enjoying myself. 


Chapter 13: Grace