Jennifer Sucevic

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

I look at Sue the T-Rex one last time and shoot Dominic a smile.  We've spent the last four hours meandering around The Field Museum.  Taking our time, we read the informational placards regarding the displayed artifacts on each of the three exhibit floors.  I could easily spend another few hours wandering through these hallowed halls.  I love this place, especially the main hall with its gorgeous columns and arched gallery entrances that rise above our heads.  We stopped in the gift shop on the second floor, and Dominic bought me a Sue magnet for my refrigerator.


Exiting through the heavy front doors, we walk down the wide stone steps and stroll along the sidewalk by the lakefront which leads to Adler Planetarium.


We're about midway there, when Dominic says, "Would you mind if we sit for a few minutes?"


Chapter 30: Grace