McKenzie Cousins Box Set 3

“You’re very dangerous, Joshua McKenzie.”

“Hmm,” I nibble her earlobe, “it has everything to do with you.”

Inhaling hard, I move my body away and ignoring the smirk on her face, I continue guiding her through the trees only now remembering the cameras that have been put up around the cabins.

I wince at the thought of being caught on camera with my pants down and Mallory on her knees in front of me. Sure as hell one-way to assure a fast exit from the job I’ve spent years wanting.

“Why so quiet?” Mallory asks in the dark night.

“Thinking.”

“About?”

“The hidden cameras.”

She gasps and stopping suddenly, I come close to falling over her and catch myself at the last moment.

She curses under her breath, and says, “I shouldn’t have forgotten about them.” Her eyes reach in the dark, however, nothing can be seen.

“I doubt we’d see them even if it was during the day.” I shrug. “I tried to spot them when we first arrived.”

“They’re only focused on each cabin, right? Which means, um, we haven’t starred in our own porn show.” She glances around once more.

“I think we’re safe.” I kiss her briefly before ushering her toward our cabin.

37

Mallory

Glaring at myself through the mirror in the bathroom while Josh cooks breakfast, I wonder where the woman who is extremely cautious and by-the-book has gone. Since I’d first met Joshua McKenzie my head and body have slowly become his. I sense his presence even when we’re in different rooms. He’s overwhelmed me from day one and beca

use we’ve been put together for the assignment, I’ve gradually let my guard down until it’s in pieces on the floor.

I need to get some sort of professionalism back before we head into town and meet up with the agents there. I need to focus and I can’t with Joshua walking around in low-slung sweatpants, and nothing else. My mind scatters in different directions now that I’ve let my personal life clash with my professional. It’s a mistake that never should have been made, but it’s one I can’t be sorry about, or reverse.

Joshua only has to look at me and I’m aware that I belong with him. As for my job, I’m not sure it’s what I want to do any more. I can’t imagine not having some involvement in law enforcement, but being the SAC isn’t what I want anymore. I want a life, and I want it with Joshua.

Inhaling and then slowly exhaling, I feel as though a great pressure has lifted from my chest. I’m not sure which direction I’ll go in once this case has come to an end, but wherever I end up, I’m going to be with Josh. I’m going to have time to be there for him, and if that means he stays working in the unit we’re both currently a part of, then so be it. At least I won’t be his direct supervisor. If I want something badly enough then I can do anything.

Smiling to myself, I flip my hair over my shoulder and waltz out of the bathroom. There is certainly a new spring in my step as my eyes land on Joshua leaning over the countertop with a cup of coffee in his hands. Knowing better than to sneak up on him, I slightly cough and watch as the muscles in his back ripple with awareness. He turns his head and watches me approach from behind. Reaching out, I glide my hands over his bared skin, enjoying the feel of his skin against the palms of my hand.

I lean forward and place a tender kiss between his shoulder blades, feeling Josh tremble at the light caress. “We need to be leaving,” he whispers, his voice husky.

“I’m aware.” I rest my face against his back and slide my hands down over his belly and lower.

He catches them before I reach my goal. Squeezing my hands, he turns and kisses my forehead. “Give me five minutes to get dressed, and we’ll leave before I’m taking you back to bed.”

“Go,” I smack him on the ass and smirk at the glare he sends my way. “Do you want some coffee to take with us?”

He shakes his head. “No. We’ll go to the coffee shop in town and get a decent cup.”

Rolling my eyes, I add, “Fussy,” while making myself a cup to go.

An hour later and we’re inside the hotel in town. The two agents in the room glance at us before quickly glancing at each other. I raise a brow at Josh before moving further into the room.

There is nothing fancy to the room, just two queen beds, two chairs, a small table and a long sideboard with a television sitting in the middle. Basic, but nothing fancy is needed, and hopefully they won’t be here long.

“Anything we need to know?” I ask, glancing around the room, noticing the feed from the cameras on two monitors. At least I can rest assured that nothing of what Joshua and I got up to was seen.