Jagger motioned for Drake to come out into the hall. He kept his voice low so as not to wake the baby. “What’s going on between the two of you?”
Drake shrugged, “That’s not any of your business, Jagger.”
“It is if you’re playing with her feelings. Jinx is like a little sister to me and Vic. She’s had a rough time and a troubled youth, I would hate to see all the hard work she has put in be blown to bits by someone who only wanted a quick fuck.”
Drake growled low, “I appreciate your concern, but I have no intention of hurting her.”
“Good, then I won’t have to tell Vic there’s a problem, will I?”
“No.”
“Come on down before the food gets cold.” Jagger checked on his daughter once more before going down with him.
Drake sat across from Jinx at the dining room table. He inhaled, “This smells delicious.”
Daniela smiled proudly. “Thank you, it’s one of my favorite recipes. I’m incorporating it in the restaurant.”
Jinx perked up. “What restaurant?”
“I own the restaurant Destiny’s Place, next door to the Lexi’s nightclub.”
Oh, someone had told her about that. “I’ve had some of the food; it was amazing.”
Jagger picked up Daniela’s hand and kissed her knuckles. “My wife is an amazing chef.”
Daniela’s face beamed at her husband. Drake couldn’t help but be affected by the happy couple. He longed to have someone in his life that he loved beyond anything. Glancing at Jinx, her cheeks were still pink as she glanced at him. Their eyes locked and there was an instant heat between them. Drake wasn’t sure why this happened only with her, but he was finding it harder and harder to turn away from it.
Daniela continued to ask questions of Jinx. “So, are you dating anyone?”
Jinx’s face turned red. “No. I broke up with someone before coming here.”
“What happened, if you don’t mind me asking?”
“He didn’t support my dream. I’ve always wanted to become a bounty hunter.”
Jagger chuckled, “That’s right, ever since you were just a kid. You used to ask me and Vic all kinds of questions about our job.”
Jinx nodded. “I got in trouble and ended up being taken in by Vic and Jagger. They would call my mom to pick me up, which always freaked her out. Those were some of my favorite times. I loved the excitement. I was impressed with how Vic and Jagger handled their perps.”
“It’s dangerous,” Daniela commented.
“I know, but the job is more than a job. It’s like a calling.”
“Are you a danger junkie?” Drake asked.
“No. I mean, the danger aspect does lend to the appeal. It’s more than that. I want a chance to help get the bad guys off the streets, but at the same time I want the opportunity to help someone take a different path in life. Just like Vic and Jagger did for me.”
They sat and ate comfortably, laughing at Drake’s and Jagger’s accounts of some of their ridiculous cases. Drake moved his foot under the table and rubbed her leg. Jinx looked at him in surprise. Desire flashed in those beautiful eyes of hers. Damn she was so lovely. Her hair was more purple than pink at the tips. Images of spreading her colorful hair out on his pillow while he plunged his cock deep inside of her had his palms sweating a little. Perhaps he would offer to take her home and instead, show her a few sights that were meant for lovers to enjoy. Drake wanted to give them time to get to know each other better. He wanted to know everything about her.
His plans were interrupted when his cellphone beeped. After taking his phone out of his pocket, Drake looked at the text message. “It’s from Vic. He needs a team to come in right away.”
Jinx stood up. “I got the same text.”
“I’ll drive you to the office.” Drake insisted.
“Let me get my purse. Daniela, it was lovely meeting you.”
“I enjoyed it, and hope we can do it again.”
Jagger stood up and went to call Vic. While he talked to him. Jinx walked past him and came up to Drake. “I’m ready to go when you are.”
“Let’s go.”
