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

When we reach my door, he doesn't release me.  I'm so agitated.  The feel of those wide hands holding me against his muscular body, singes my flesh.  I'm barely coherent at this point.  All I know is that I need to feel this man buried deep inside me.  I have no idea what's happening between us, if this is nothing more than a one-night stand.  Maybe we're just finishing what was started in the limo a week and a half ago.


I don't think rationally when I'm anywhere near him.  And when he touches me, I'm lost.


All the reasons this shouldn't happen flee from my mind.


After I open the door, he strolls into my condo with me cradled in his arms.  He moves stealthily through the front entryway, into the living room, to where the wide sweeping windows showcase the city below.


Chapter 26 : Grace