Take a Breath (Take #1) - Jaimie Roberts Page 0,43
from my face. “If there is anything you want to talk to me about, or if there’s anything I can do for you, I am always here, okay?”
He’s so sweet, but he could never make me as happy as Jake could. “Thanks, Tony, but I’m fine. Really, I am.”
“Can I at least ask if you’re seeing someone?”
What on earth do I say to that?
“It’s just complicated, that’s all. I have things going on in my head that I need to sort out first before I can enter into any kind of relationship. I’m just not ready right now.” He looks disappointed but seems to understand.
He’s about to reply when a voice coming from the kitchen interrupts us. “Well, you can always have lots of meaningless sex with me, baby. If you want something uncomplicated, I’m your man.”
I whip my head around to find James standing there with a devilish grin on his face. I’m about to make a sarcastic retort when I feel Tony stiffen against me. “Don’t talk to her like that!”
James winces and offers me an apologetic grin. “Sorry, Tony. I didn’t mean to offend anyone.”
Tony’s about to say something when I turn to face him. “Tony, calm down. It was a joke. James was just being silly.” I look up at him and bat my eyelashes.
He laughs and softens his stance. “I’m sorry. I just don’t like it when people talk to or about you that way.” He strokes my cheek, and I’m left feeling stunned by his outburst.
“Ana, can you help me with something please?” I jump at the sound of Jake’s voice and turn my head to find him waiting there expectantly. He looks just like the pissed off, alpha male I’ve come to know lately. Just when I have the other two settled down, Jake has to get in the mix. What’s next?
With a shrug, I walk over to Jake, and as I do, I notice Tony and James staring at me. I give them a tentative smile before passing Jake and walking out into the garden. Although his angry expression has me on edge, I’m determined to play it cool. I’m just about to ask how I can help when I’m yanked around to the side of the house. Before I can even blink, we’re alone. No one can see us from this angle.
At first, I can’t breathe. I’m startled by the force of nature which is Jake, hovering over me. Without a word, he pins me up against the wall. I barely have any time to breathe and take in what’s happening before he asks, “What the fuck do you think you are doing?”
I can’t believe he’s yelling at me again. One minute, he doesn’t want to know me, the next minute, he can’t keep his hands off me, and then he’s blowing me off again. Now this?
“What the hell are you talking about? Fuck you!”
I don’t normally like to swear, but he has my anger at a boiling point. How dare he behave this way towards me?
His face instantly hardens as he leans close to my ear. I can feel his hot breath on the side of my neck. “Don’t fucking talk to me like that. What the fuck were you doing with Tony?” He holds my wrist tightly, causing me to moan a little. Hearing this, he pushes himself deep against my crotch.
My pulse quickens, and I can’t seem to focus. I’m so turned on that I think I might pass out. My anger is now coupled with lust, but I can’t let him see me back down. He may be the alpha male, but I’m definitely going to match him as an alpha female.
“What do you care, arsehole? Get off me now before I scream.”
I don’t really want him off me at all. What I really want is for him to take me up against this wall … hard.
I will let him have me however and whenever he wants me. I’m determined not to let him know this, but I’m more than aware that my body is giving me away.
As if reading my mind, Jake suddenly answers that question. “You’re telling me you want me off you, but your quivering body is telling me otherwise. I don’t think I can let you go.”
I’m trying desperately to process what he’s saying. Does he mean now, or in general? This man’s like a yo-yo, and it’s driving me crazy. I’m not sure what to think anymore.