Crime by Sofia Cruz Read Free Book Online

watch you 24/7 and still smoke this guy out."

"You're my bodyguard, Melanie. I'll just ditch anyone else."

The two women Melanie had hired were pros at security, but Melanie knew that if anyone could shake them, it would probably be Jessica. Suddenly she was desperate for a cigarette. "I'm going out. I'll be right back, so don't go anywhere." Stewing, she left the office and took the elevator to the lobby. Stepping outside, she crossed the plaza to the street corner and looked around for a convenience store. Spying a drug store across the street, she jogged over, dodging traffic. Entering the store, she made a beeline for the counter and bought a pack of cigarettes and a lighter. Back outside, she promptly sat down on the curb and lit up. After taking a drag, she sank her head into her hand, her elbow propped on her knee. She was dog tired and in a jam. There was no way she could be Jessica's bodyguard. Aside from logistics, she had just slept with Felicia, but her attraction to Jessica hadn't cooled any either. Her head jerked up as she felt someone sit down beside her. Looking over, she found herself face to face with Jessica.

"Can't you do anything you're told?" Melanie snapped out.

"Since when do you smoke?"

"Since I've got an embezzler sending threatening emails, two sisters who are too damn stubborn to realize they're up to their necks in hot water and I haven't had a whole night of sleep in almost three days." Melanie realized she was shouting, hung her head and ran a hand through her hair in frustration.

Suddenly Jessica reached out and cupped Melanie's cheek in her hand. "You're maxed out, aren't you, cher?"

The softness of Jessica's voice undid her and she pressed her cheek into Jessica's hand, feeling tired clean down to her bones. She felt Jessica inch closer and wrap an arm around her shoulders.

"I'm sorry, cher, but if you insist on me having a bodyguard, I want you."

"Why?"

"I trust you. Something tells me that if this guy comes near me, you'll tear him apart."

Melanie turned her head to face Jessica. "I would."

Jessica saw the look of sheer determination in Melanie's eyes. "Melanie...," her name came out in a silky whisper.

Melanie studied Jessica. Finding those green eyes locked on hers, she found nothing more than sympathy and understanding. Within seconds, though, she could also feel that spark of electricity that was always there between them.

"Jessica, I ....," Melanie stopped herself, aware that she was about to make a confession she shouldn't make. Tossing her cigarette into the street, she jumped up and headed down the sidewalk, desperate to put some space between herself and Jessica.
    Jessica jumped up and ran after her. Jumping in front of Melanie, she put her hands on her shoulders, stopping Melanie in her tracks.

"Take me home with you."

"What? No!"

"Take me home with you, Melanie. I'll ... I'll watch over you while you sleep." But Melanie knew from the look in Jessica's eye that the last thing they would do is sleep. She couldn't take it anymore. Leaning in, she kissed her, gently at first, just a brushing of lips. Feeling Jessica respond, Melanie deepen the kiss, sliding her tongue between Jessica's butter soft lips. Jessica's tongue darted out to meet hers and their tongues began gliding over each other, sliding in and out of each other's mouths.

Feeling people staring, Melanie pulled back. Looking around, she saw one young man in particular standing across the street, watching them like a hawk. Grabbing Jessica's hand, Melanie took off down the street, pulling Jessica along behind her. Spying an alleyway, Melanie ducked inside, pulling Jessica in after her. Pushing Jessica against the wall, she pressed in, fastened her mouth on Jessica's once again, and picked up where she left off.

She buried one hand in Jessica's silky hair, cupping the back of her head, keeping her still while she plundered her mouth. Her other hand slid down to cup Jessica's ass. Oh God!