Jared (The Protectors #2)(24)
Holding back a growl of desire was the hardest thing Jared had ever done. He wanted her to make this choice no matter how badly he wanted to grab her so he could lick, kiss and look at every inch of her. Finally her lips touched his and he knew without a doubt this was as close to heaven as he would ever be. Using the hand that cupped the back of her head he tilted her so he could slowly devour that lush mouth he had dreamed about since the first moment he saw her. When her tongue touched his lips he wanted to shout a war cry of victory. Opening his mouth their tongues touched and it was like a flood gate of passion poured out of her. Both her hands grabbed the back of his head trying to get closer. Pulling his lips away from hers, he kissed and licked his way down her neck.
“We’re about to get company.” His whispered words tickled her neck.
Tilting her head back to give him easier access she sighed. “They’re not welcome.”
Both of his large hands cupped her cheeks bringing her face to his. “We will finish this later.” Placing a kiss on her forehead he smiled down at her before placing her a safe distance away.
“You ready yet?” Sid yelled with the rest following him. “We’re already late and Duncan has been a bitch lately. He reamed my ass already today and I really want to avoid another bitch session.”
“Do I have time to change?” Tessa glanced up at Jared. “I really don’t want to wear this.”
“I really don’t want you wearing it either.” Jared frowned down at the dress clinging to every curve like a caress. Seeing the hurt look on her face when she turned to go change he grabbed her arm. “Only because you were wearing it for another man. I will warn you now Tessa, I don’t share. So if it was up to me I would burn that damn dress and buy you one that you would wear only for me.”
Tessa stared at him shocked before a slight smile curved her swollen kissed lips. Turning away her wobbly legs made their way past Sid.
“Where are you going?” Sid threw his hands in the air. “You’re going to get me in trouble with the boss man if you guys don’t hurry up.”
“I’ll be right back.” Tessa ran past him laughing when he rolled his eyes. “I promise.”
Tessa slammed into her room pulling the dress over her head. Wiggling her way into a pair of jeans and shirt she slipped on her sandals. Stopping suddenly she took a deep breath and slapped her hand on her cheeks. What in the world was wrong with her? She had been kissed before. Hell, who was she kidding? No man had kissed her like Jared Kincaid had just kissed her. A sigh escaped her lips.
“Come on! We got to go! You look fine!” Sid shouted from downstairs. “Women!”
Tessa rolled her eyes before walking out the door. Running down the steps she stopped in the middle. How could she have forgotten what was under her mattress? Without a doubt she trusted them now. Before she could turn around to run back into her room Sid was there pulling her arm.
“Duncan just called and said if I didn’t get my ass back and soon he was going to….” Sid stopped in mid sentence as he led her down the steps. “Well let’s just say it won’t be pleasant.”
Letting him lead her out of the house Tessa decided to wait until they got home to tell Jared. Looking around she saw everyone was split up in two cars with Jared leaning against one talking on his phone. Tossing her a wink he walked around and opened the door for her. Her mattress and what was under it forgotten.
Chapter 10
Jared did his best to focus on the kids he was working with instead of the luscious red head sitting on the floor going over wedding magazines with Nicole and Pam. The kiss they shared earlier had set his blood on fire and it hadn’t cooled. She fit right in with no hesitation. The reunion with Pam, Tessa and the kids was emotional. Pam had done good with those kids and they remembered. What he and others couldn’t figure out is if there was a connection with these kids, Pam and their being turned into half-breeds.
“Adam, you have to roll the other way to get out.” Jared instructed and was rewarded with a dirty look.
“Dammit!” Adam tried to roll to the side Jared instructed, but still couldn’t get Dillon off of him. “This shit is stupid.”
“No, it’s not.” Jared replied calmly understanding his frustration. “If you’re going to be part of the VC Warriors you need to learn everything you can.”
“If any of us make it through the change.” Adam finally pushed Dillon off and stood. “It’s not really smart for you all to make us better because chances are you’re going to be offing most of us anyway.”
“What’s your problem Adam?” Jared crossed his arms waiting patiently. He knew something was up because his attitude had totally changed since leaving his house.
“You.” Adam pointed in his face. “You forget what you’re supposed to be doing here?”
“I know my job Adam.” Jared’s eyes narrowed.
“Is f*cking my sister part of your job?” Adam hissed, his one golden eye turning black, his other eye bloodshot with anger. “You get rid of one * so you can make your move.”
Jared didn’t think, he just reacted punching Adam square in the mouth sending him flying across the floor. “You best watch that mouth when talking about your sister.”
Adam spat blood. “Why do you care? I know all about you warriors and how you do women. I won’t let her be a warrior whore like the rest of them.”