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

Maybe I should have moved in with him for a while and taken my time finding a place.  I slide out of bed and make my way toward the floor to ceiling windows.  I stare outside, trying to find my bearings.


"Why didn't you tell me about Lexington Place?"


Nothing is what it seems.  Worse, I have no idea how much more I still don't know.


He doesn't touch me, but I feel him step behind me.  My entire body yearns for contact with his.  I want to feel his strong, protective arms wrapped around me.  But I can't allow that to happen.  I can't allow Matteo to cloud my judgment any more than he already has.


"It didn't seem important.  I told you that I owned a few businesses and real estate."    


Drawing in another fortifying breath, I try steeling myself before turning to face him.  He's closer than I anticipated.


Chapter 54: Grace