The Criminal's Captive (Unpunished Book 1)(13)

"Levi, what's happening?" Her voice quivered.

Levi looked into her eyes, and his expression was wild. Tessa's eyes widened, and her lips trembled. Levi reached out and took her hand. He pulled her up, and Tessa was soon climbing off the bed.

"We're leaving."

He turned around and walked toward the door, still holding her hand and pulling her along. They exited out the open door without speaking to Sam, who was still moaning on the floor.

"Levi? You're scaring me."

He continued to tow her along as they headed down the stairs toward the parking lot. A motorcycle sat at the bottom, which she instantly assumed was his. Only when they reached it did Levi stop and turn around to face her.

"Love, you need not worry about anything else. Ever."

"What?" Her eyes darted around his face. "Your boss got his money?"

A cool breeze blew through her hair, and she was suddenly very pleased to be outside.

"He got his money, and you can be my responsibility now."

"Wait, what?" Tessa scrunched up her nose in confusion.

Levi pulled her into his chest, his green eyes capturing her. He held her tightly against himself, and Tessa instantly felt a calmness flow through her body.

"This outlaw has found his reason to stop."

"Levi?" Tessa slowly reached up and placed her hand on his shoulder, still confused. "What are you talking about?"

"Love, you're free to go, but I don't want you to, nor do I think you should. I want to take you home and watch you until I'm sure this has all blown over."

Tessa tilted her head to the side, watching his expression. He was serious. What is really happening?

"Levi, I'm confused. I'm free? What happened with my dad?"

He clenched his jaw muscles, and his arms tensed around her. Levi took a deep breath through his nose letting his eyes close for a second before again staring deep into her eyes.

"Love, it's all been taken care of. You are free, but I'd like to bring you to my house to make sure. Ok?"

Her mind was swirling. She was free and clear, but Levi wanted to make sure? Was that really what was happening? Levi leaned in and immediately calmed the questions in her mind. He kissed her roughly, running a hand up her back. His light stubble scratched her cheek, and she only wanted more.

Levi opened his mouth and didn't hesitate to slip his tongue into her mouth. Tessa squeezed his biceps with her shaky hands as he sped up the kiss. All thoughts of being kidnapped were fading. The man before her was all she was thinking about.

At last, Levi pulled back from the kiss, leaving Tessa breathing unevenly. Her eyes fluttered open, and she was struck by his gorgeous face looking down at her.

"Can I take you home?" His hold lessened slightly on her.

His question held more than a simple babysitting offer. She could read it in his eyes. Did she want to be with this criminal?

Yes.

Why am I even pretending I don't?

Tessa stared at his chest for a while, thinking. What were her options now? Stand here and question him further? No, she wanted the hell away from this hotel, pronto. Tell him to simply take her home? No, she had no desire to be alone right now. In fact, there was only one person she wanted to be with at the moment. Just give in, Tessa.

"Ok, Levi." Her fingers flexed on his arm.

Levi's perfect lips curled into a smirk. "Ok, love."





Chapter Fourteen


Levi slowly brought his bike to a halt in front of his house with Tessa still holding on tightly to his waist. He took a deep breath as he turned off the bike. It was true that he wanted to watch her for the rest of the day just to make sure that nothing came up, but that wasn't the whole reason she was here. He wanted her badly, more than he had ever wanted any other woman.

Tessa felt like his. He just had to show her. Of course, he'd had women before, many women, but Levi knew unequivocally that this girl was different. His cock and his heart wanted her. That had never happened to him before. Levi was a man who knew himself well, and this girl was his.

He climbed off the bike, her hands slipping off him. Tessa took off his helmet he had given her to wear, and he quickly took it from her. Without speaking, he grabbed her around the waist and picked her up off the bike. She squeaked in surprise, and Levi lifted her over his shoulder, leaving his helmet with the bike.

He headed toward his house, and Tessa let out a few giggles. It felt so good to hear noises of happiness from his little one. Better than anything he'd felt before. When he reached the front door, he unlocked it and carried her inside.

After closing the door behind them, Levi slowly lowered her. She turned her head from side to side, obviously taking in his house. When she looked back at him, wonder played in her eyes. Levi was normally a private person, but he already felt close enough to Tessa to let her in.

"This is your house?" She stared up at him with a sweet smile.

"Yes. Why?" He cocked his head to the side, already knowing what she was thinking.

"Oh, nothing. I just…"

Trying to find a nice way of saying how do you own something so nice or about to ask if I'm squatting?

His smile grew. "Tessa, I wouldn't lie about something that big. Yes, this is my house."

She looked around the entryway a little more before looking back up at him with her blue eyes. "Do you live alone?"