“Mm-hmm.”
He pulls out of me and kisses my head. “You know what the best part is?” His hands tickle my hips as he reaches down and rights my clothing. “I’m still inside of you.” He steps back.
I turn and lean against the door, completely stunned by the things we’d done here. Reality slaps me in the face. “Oh my God. I left him waiting outside.”
“Pretty boy?” Shadow asks, glancing up as he buckles his pants.
“Jamie—what did you say to him??
?? I ask.
“Not a damn thing.” He wraps an arm around my waist, opens the door, and guides me out along the hall, close to his side.
We emerge from the building and I see Jamie leaning against his car. He stands. His brows meet and his countenance darkens.
“I think this says everything, don’t you?” Shadow asks.
I shouldn’t feel guilty, but I do. Jamie’s eyes narrow and I can feel the tension draw tight like a bowstring.
Shadow stops right in front of him. “Thanks for giving my girl a ride, but I got it from here,” Shadow says.
“You sure about that?” Jamie asks.
“Tell him, babe,” Shadow urges.
Jamie balls his fists and focuses his gaze on me.
I’m caught in the middle, but the choice is obvious. “I’m sorry, Jam. I got so caught up with handling things for Bolt I completely forgot you were waiting out here. It’s easier if I just ride back with Shadow.”
“Yeah. Glad everything turned out okay and we got a chance to catch up,” Jamie says.
“Me too. It’s been a while.”
Jamie nods his head and walks over to the driver’s side.
I watch him as he starts the car, and drives away.
“This was me letting him off easy. Next time I catch him too close to what’s mine, I’m going to show him how I handle things,” Shadow vows, softly.
“There’s nothing going on,” I say as shock rolls through me.
“No, but he wants there to be. I know the look. He’ll never be satisfied just being friends.”
I don’t argue, because I’ve gotten the same feeling. “You can’t tell me who I can and can’t be around.”
“Did you forget you were mine?” He quirks an eyebrow up.
“I never said that.”
“Doesn’t matter how long it takes you to admit what everyone knows. I staked my claim. You know the rules. According to KOC you belong to me, and that means a hell of a lot. I don’t want to tie you down, dictate your life, or come off as crazy. But I’m telling you right now, I don’t trust him. He makes my alarm bells ring.”
“I dated him for over a year, Shadow. Don’t you think I’d know if he was bad news or not?”
“Not if he didn’t want you to see it. You’d be amazed how long people can hide their true intentions.”
I swallow the protests building on my lips. I need to get back to work, and this man is a fortress. No matter what I say, he’s not going to budge on what he thinks is a safety issue. I opt to say nothing and follow him to his bike.
Shadow