Kace (Allen Securities) by Madison Stevens

your sister?” His eyes dilated as he stepped even closer.
    “She’s staying the night with Irene’s cousin at Irene’s house,” she said. Her voice had dropped to a husky whisper.
    “Is that so?” He moved in closer. She gasped when their bodies lightly touched.
    She stamped down her oversensitive body and turned her head to the side. “Not that it matters. You’ve been avoiding me all week.”
    She jumped when his palm slammed into the door behind her, above her shoulder.
    “I’ve been avoiding you all week at work, so I can keep my mind sharp in order to protect you. Every time I’m with you, all I can think is the sweet sound you made as you came and how bad I want to sink into you.” He breathed heavy, and when she turned to look at him, she saw how tortured he was. “At night you’re so tired I’m surprised you can even make it in the door.”
    He leaned forward on his arm, crushing his body into hers. His other hand cupped her cheek and swept a thumb under her eyes.
    “You need to sleep more,” he whispered.
    “I can’t.” She turned into his touch.
    He frowned. “If you’re worried, you don’t have to be. I’ll protect you.”
    Jessica shook her head and nibbled her lip. If she said it, there would be no going back. His hand slid down to her neck, and she sighed. When she looked up at him, all she saw was concern.
    “It’s you,” she whispered. “I can’t sleep because of you.”
    Kace groaned as his mouth met hers. She didn’t hold back this time. Her tongue licked the seam of his mouth, and she smiled when he opened to her. Battling with him for control, she pulled back to nip at his lips and took delight when he rocked against her.
    Not stopping her assault, she moved along his neck and to the sensitive spot near the ears.
    “Fuck,” he grunted.
    He jumped when her hand slipped between them and traced the hard length in his pants. Jessica couldn’t wait to free him. She knew from last time he was large and wanted to feel that for herself.
    His phone chimed and he pulled away.
    Jessica groaned and leaned her head against the door while he pulled out the phone from his pocket.
    “You have the worst fucking timing ever,” he growled into the phone.
    She giggled slightly
    “Whatever.” He smiled. His eyes burned with desire for her. “You set this all up. I should just let you wait a bit.”
    She could hear the distinct screech of a woman on the phone. Jessica leaned her head forward and rested it on his chest.
    “Fine,” he bit out and put the phone back in his pocket.
    Jessica breathed in the fresh laundry smell he carried with him. Hints of sandalwood mixed with the smell, and she wondered if he used sandalwood soap.
    “I’m pretty sure it’s not murder if it’s your sister,” he said and rested his chin on her head.
    Jessica chuckled.
    “I assume you were supposed to pick me up and then them?” She tilted her head back to look at him.
    “We could still blow them off. Irene is nice, I bet she wouldn’t mind.” His hand crept dangerously toward the swell of her ass.
    “And Meg?” She raised a brow.
    Kace shrugged. “She’d get over it.”
    Jessica laughed. “Meg doesn’t strike me as someone who would get over it. Maybe you meant get even?”
    Kace laughed and she liked the sound. It seemed like all they did was deal with shit or moon over each other. Maybe a night out would be fun for them.
    She stood on her toes and pulled his face to hers. After a light kiss, she pulled away.
    “Just let me get my shoes,” she said.
    She laughed at his groan as she hurried up the stairs.
     
    * * *
     
    Kace glared in the mirror as Meg grinned happily back at him. Her dark brown hair slipped into her face.
    “So Jessica, it must be nice to know that Kace is watching your ass.”
    He gripped the steering wheel hard as Jessica blushed. The pink in her cheeks contrasted with her pale skin and black hair.
    “It’s been very reassuring,” she said quietly.
    Despite his