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

On Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, I work from one in the afternoon until five in the evening at The Art Institute.  The first week, I spent most of my time shadowing Jonathan as he gave guided tours through different collections at the museum.


By the end of the week, I led private tours by myself.  If anything, I have to scale back what I talk about because there's just so much history regarding the museum, as well as the exhibits currently on display.  I love art so much, I just want to open people's eyes to the amazing works housed right here in this city.  Chicago's Institute of Art is one of the finest art museums in the world.  It's on par with The Louvre and Smithsonian.


Jonathan joins me as my last group of the day splinters apart.  There are a few people who linger with additional questions which I am all too eager to answer.


Chapter 21: Grace