“Goddamn it, Jenna! I saidstop!”
Adrian pushed against her flailing wrists to keep her from hurting either one of them. The move was unintentional, but the momentum of his body’s strength fighting against hers left them both tumbling backward onto the bed.
Using his elbows to keep his weight from crushing her, he instinctively felt the need to protect her in all ways possible. He was much bigger and stronger than her, and now was not the time for this shit…but damn if he didn’t find himself loving the way her soft, feminine curves felt beneath his hard body.
And he was getting harder every second.
Jenna froze beneath him, their heavy breathing filling the tiny room. Her eyes locked with his, and it was obvious she’d felt his growing erection pressing between her splayed legs.
For a split second in time, Adrian couldn’t help but imagine this woman looking up at him while they made love. Then he noticed the tears welling in her terrified eyes.
“Please,” Jenna spoke softly. “L-let me go.”
It was the first sign of vulnerability she’d shown, and damn if it wouldn’t have broken his fucking heart. If he still had one.
Way to go, asshole.
“I told you before. I’m not going to hurt you,” he promised her quietly. “But I need you to listen to what I’m telling you before that asshat over there wakes back up. That happens, you, Ellena, and I are all dead. Got it?”
Seas of green swirled with fear as she continued to stare up at him. Adrian fully expected her to keep fighting, but instead she nodded shakily and asked, “W-who are you?”
With a quick glance back at Hall, he whispered, “I’m the man trying to take down the assholes who’ve been terrorizing your friend. That guy over there?”
Jenna nodded again.
“He works for the man trying to kill Ellena.”
“So do you.” Her voice came out a little stronger. “You kidnapped me and brought me here, just so you could use me to set a trap for Elle.”
Shit.Hall had a big fucking mouth. “I know it seems that way, but—”
“It sure as hell doesseemthat way.” Her ample breasts vibrated against his chest as she let out a humorless laugh. “Do you honestly think I’d believe a fucking word coming out of your mouth, right now?”
He got an idea.
“No. I don’t think you’ll believe me.” As much as he enjoyed feeling her luscious body beneath his, Adrian let go of her wrists and pushed himself off the bed. Pulling his phone from his pocket, he dialed Ryker’s number. When the other man answered, Adrian said, “Put Elle on the phone.”
There was a pause before Ryker asked, “Why?”
He wanted to growl with frustration. Why did everyone involved with this job seem hellbent on making it so fucking hard?
“You really want me to waste time explaining?” Adrian asked in a hushed whisper. “Just put her on the goddamn phone.”
After a brief pause and some rustling, Adrian heard Ellena’s soft voice. “Hello?”
“I need you to talk to your friend, Doc. Get her to trust what I’m telling her, or this whole thing gets blown to hell.”
“Put her on.” Ellena didn’t hesitate. “I’ll explain everything.”
Thank fuck.
Adrian slid Hall another sideways glance. “Do it quick. We don’t have much time.” He handed a weary Jenna the phone. “It’s Ellena. Try to keep that pretty little mouth of yours shut and let her do the talking.”
Pushing herself into a sitting position, Jenna’s narrowed eyes glared up into his as she yanked the phone from his hand.
“Elle?” There was a slight pause before her eyes widened, and her shoulders fell with relief. “Oh, thank God you’re okay.” Another pause. “What’s going on? I was abducted when I got home from work, and then I woke up here…although, I’m not even sure where here is…”
Clearing his throat, Adrian made a circle motion with his hand to remind her they were on borrowed time. To his surprise, she actually stopped talking and listened to Ellena explain the situation.
