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As a member of the elite United States Marines Special Forces team Force Recon, James Burckhardt puts his life on the line every time he goes out on a mission to serve his country. Their assignments are dangerous yet critical, but James, along with his Force Recon team lived for them all.
Until he met Carolina.
Carolina de Anda thought she could handle being a military mans girlfriend, but when James goes off on a mission and she doesnt hear from him since, Carolina decides enough is enough. Her sister Maribel and friends want her to forget he ever existed, yet Carolina knows thats impossible, especially when James shows up on her doorstep after a year of nothing with more physical and mental scars than hed had when hed left.
After a harrowing mission where he was betrayed and taken captive by the Russian mob hed been sent to infiltrate, James knows he has to wage an even fiercer fight to return to Carolinas good graces. But when the mob follows James home, it will take him, Carolina, her sister, his best friend and second-in-command to hold them off. Will James be able to defeat his international foes? Will Carolina surrender to the passion between her and James that cannot be denied?
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James remained calm, suppressing his anger. He couldnt believe she thought she could end their relationship. Anger. Resentment. Those were the reasons why she was talking nonsense.
He could understand and deal with that, but he needed her honesty too. Moving away from the sink, he approached her.
James you know Im right. We cant continue like thishey, what are you doing?
He cleared the remaining things away before turning back to her. Pulling out the chair, he sat down and brought her in front of him.
James, what the hell are you doing?! she asked again.
You said last night was closure. Well, I dont think I have completely found my closure yet. He could see from her expression that she still didnt understand he wasnt going anywhere. Ever.
Thats too damn bad because Im done! Again, she futilely tried to push him away. Bringing her head down, he took her lips in a soft kiss that was completely contrary to how volatile he felt inside.
Taking her lips between his teeth, he tugged until he had her undivided attention. She quit struggling against him, her hands resting on his shoulders. When she opened up to him, he took absolute control of her mouth. His tongue swept in, laying claim to her. She whimpered against him, making him feel invincible, but that wasnt true. He needed to keep her safe. He needed to keep her by his side.
Tell me to leave. If you really mean it, tell me now. He didnt wait for a response, but instead captured her mouth in another numbing kiss. Drawing back, he waited for her to open her eyes. Say the words, Carolina, and I will be gone.
Damn it, stop kissing me and I will! Thats not fair! she shouted as she pounded her fists against his bare chest.
Youre still not telling me to leave, he goaded.
Go to hell! She tried to free herself but, he held on.
I probably will, but Im not going yet. If you want me out of your life, say the words, Carolina. If you dont, then Im going to fuck you on this table. Her pupils dilated; her breathing hitched; her chest heaved. After were done, were going to have another shower and then pack. Youre going to be staying at my house since its more secure than your apartment. So, decide now. Either tell me to leave or let me fuck you. Its your choice.
That was laughable. She didnt have one.
What do you mean pack? Im not going anywhere! The only one leaving is you! Shed finally given up on fighting him, no doubt realizing she wasnt going to win a battle of strength with him.
Dont dance around the question, Carolina, or is your silence all the answer I need? If thats so, then were done talking.
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