A Forgotten Kitten (Sea-anan Saga Book 2) by Jessica A Kong Read Free Book Online Page B

remove Areo from his thoughts. No longer was his phantom lover invisible. She had a face, a name, and a body that he constantly dreamt of possessing.
    Sev closed his eyes and recalled her scent, fresh and clean. He imagined undressing her, revealing her curves one at a time. His body quickly responded, hungering to stake its claim. Sev groaned into his pillow. He wished Areo was there with him instead of skimming through star maps with Angel.
    When he remembered Angel’s promiscuous nature, his head popped up. The sweet-talking snow leopard had been on a mating spree since their arrival three years ago. And now he was alone with Areo. An image of the two in an intimate embrace entered his mind. Sev bolted off his bed and rushed to the control room.
    He briskly entered the room and careened to a halt. Areo sat before the navigational monitor. Sev saw a shirtless Angel lower his head to mere inches from Areo’s. The feline whispered something into her exposed ear. Sev’s instincts had been correct. Not having seen Sev enter the room, Angel was about to make a move.
    Sev watched Angel admire Areo’s delicate features. His eyelids lowered partway as his hungry gaze raked down the curve of Areo’s neck and lingered at her breasts. His right hand rose to caress the back of Areo’s neck and spine. Sev roared, unable to restrain himself.
    The couple jumped at the sound. Areo spun her seat around and spotted a very large, incensed cat with glowing copper eyes standing by the entrance. The sight transported her back to her childhood—to the many times she had seen Sev lose his temper over her. Her breath caught. She did not dare hope it was because he was jealous of Angel.
    “Get out!” Sev hollered at Angel. “Get out, now!”
    Angel stared at the dangerous-looking lion. “What?”
    “You heard me, blast it. Get out!” Sev stiffly walked toward Angel. “Or by thunder, Angel, I swear I will make you regret you ever laid eyes on me.”
    Angel’s mouth fell open. He quickly closed it and left without a backward glance.
    Areo remained in her seat, not knowing what to expect next. Sev focused his glower on her. Her thumping heart accelerated.
    “You are not to go near him again. Do you hear me? If you need any help or information, you go to Serena or Uma. No one else. Understood?”
    Areo finally recognized the root cause to Sev’s actions and felt both elated and relieved. He still found her attractive. His jealous behavior warmed her heart just as it had when they were kids.
    “Not even you?” she asked, hoping he would answer the way her heart longed for him to.
    Sev looked taken aback. “Me?”
    “Yes, you.” Areo stood from her seat. She ignored her promise to her uncle and made her way to Sev. Her swaying hips promising sensual ecstasy.
    She saw the fire in Sev’s eyes quickly change, and she preferred this new look. He desired her. Her mind swarmed with possibilities. She instinctively purred and paused beneath his chin. Tilting her head back, she waited for his response.
    A seductive purr left his own lips. Areo’s soul soared to the heavens at his invitation. It was like someone had opened a pair of draperies and permitted the sun to enfold her in its warm rays.
    Her response was too slow. She caught a glimpse of doubt enter Sev’s eyes. Areo sensed he was about to leave, so she moved a step closer, making it impossible for him to turn without touching her. Sev’s gaze landed on her breasts. Her deep breaths made them point toward him; they beckoned him to reach out and touch her. She was disappointed when Sev clenched his fists instead.
    Areo observed the snug fit of his tan pants. When they were younger, Sev had been extremely thin. Now he bulged from every angle, and she approved. She spotted his manhood, swollen and trapped in a casing too small. It called to her. Unable to resist, she stared into Sev’s eyes and stepped closer.
    Her breasts grazed Sev’s lower abdomen. Sev’s eyes grew brighter.