Her Guardians - A Paranormal Reverse Harem Romance(13)

“I could call for Roman,” Erik said .

“No, you really shouldn’t leave me alone,” I said raising my eyebrows. The last thing I wanted was to be attacked by surprise again .

Erik nodded and pushed open the front door. A strong wind blew in and whipped through my hair sending it flying in every direction .

“Ha!” the man who attacked me laughed. “My master knows .”

“Or maybe it was just the wind,” Darrin said shoving the man towards his car .

The man laughed again. “You’ll see .”

Darrin pulled out his keys and pressed one of the buttons. There was a quiet beep and when the trunk popped slightly I knew where the man was going, and so did he, even with the pillowcase over his head .

“Please, no!” he said, the pillowcase shaking back and forth quickly. “I’m claustrophobic .”

Erik smiled and grabbed his legs. He struggled, but Erik and Darrin were significantly stronger. They crammed him inside the trunk with ease .

“Should have thought about that earlier, mate,” Darrin said and slammed the trunk shut. He walked around to the driver’s side door and got inside .

Erik opened the back door and held it open. I ducked down inside, and he waved at me to move over. He sat down next to me and closed the door .

“What am I a taxi driver?” Darrin said. I could see him smiling in the rearview mirror .

“Take us to the temple Jeeves,” Erik said clapping his hands twice .

Darrin started the car and shifted into drive. The tires squealed, and in seconds, we were speeding down the road .

His car must have been rather new. It drove smoothly down the road barely moving with the bumps, and it still had that new car smell .

The bright dashboard lights gave the interior a light turquoise glow. Darrin flipped through the radio stations. He stopped and a familiar song and turned it louder .

Erik tapped the back of my hand and gestured for me to move closer to him. I scooted slightly and leaned over .

“I want to help you,” Erik said. When I started to lean away, he grabbed my hand. “Please, let me help. As much or as little as you need. Whatever you want .”

Erik moved closer to me, and I could feel my heart start to beat faster. It wasn’t like I wouldn’t have loved to have Erik’s hands all over my body, of course, I would have, but I’d known him for like two minutes. Even though it was what our kind had to do, it was difficult for me to take things there .

If I was being honest with myself, I did feel a connection to him. It was something that came with the territory, not something I could explain. Fate was the only word that came to mind that could even come close to describing the feeling .

He moved his mouth close to my ear. “If I’m not your type… Darrin would be able to help. We know you need your strength .”

“It’s not that you aren’t my type,” I said staring at the back of Darrin’s headrest. I turned to Erik and saw the dashboard lights glowing in his eyes. “It’s just weird you know ?”

“No,” he said shaking his head. “I don’t think it’s weird .”

“You do this a lot?” I said cocking my head to the side .

“I’m assigned to keep you safe and fueled, and that’s exactly what I’m going to do. Until you or Lorne tell me otherwise .”

He slid his palm over the top of my hand. “I know it doesn’t have to be much. Whatever you're comfortable with .”

My body suddenly felt warm. I could feel the ball of energy in my middle pulsing, begging me to feed it. Pulling even a little would help me feel safer. More protected .

“OK,” I said .

Erik moved his lips close to my ear. “Tell me what you want me to do,” he whispered. “I’ll do anything you ask .”

I swallowed hard and blinked several times before catching Darrin’s eyes in the rearview mirror. He was alternating between watching my face and watching the road .

I tightened my hands into fists as every muscle in my body tensed. “Tell me something about yourself .”

“My name’s Erik, and I’m one of your guardians. I’ve sworn to protect you at any cost. I’ll do anything for you,” Erik said softly .

“Eww, not that, you make it sound like your job. Something else,” I said closing my eyes tightly .

“I’m twenty-five. I’ve lived in the city all my life. I’m an only child, and I think you are the most beautiful woman I have ever seen,” he kissed me just below my ear. The ball of energy inside me pulsed again .

I opened my eyes and nodded. “OK .”

Apparently, I was going to refuel… with someone that was practically a stranger. My mom would be so proud .

I turned sideways and placed my shaking fingertips on the top button of his shirt. My breath felt as though it was caught in my throat .

I popped the button open, licking my lips as I moved down to the next… and then the next. Erik leaned back slightly, and as if he thought I was taking too long he jerked his shirt with both hands popping open the rest of the buttons .

He grabbed my hand and placed it on his warm, solid chest. His skin was smooth, like silky bedsheets .

Erik shifted his body, so he was slightly over me. He looked down into my eyes and slid his hand around my neck .