His Flight Plan by Yvette Hines Read Free Book Online Page B

trouble?” Mr. Brown may have kept up his bravado, however, he released her as he questioned Drake.
    “No. But you’ve found it, if you don’t leave. I’m sure she has appropriate office hours.” Drake’s voice was deep, it rumbled.
    She could not stop the sparks of passion that exploded in her body as she heard it.
    Mr. Brown sneered, but turned to Jaquan. “Let’s go!”
    Jaquan glanced at her, then cut his eyes toward Drake before he started after his father’s hasty footsteps.
    “And if you lay a hand on your son again, there won’t be a cop called, but an ambulance.”
    The angry man stutter-stepped but continued on his path down the lane.
    The youth turned and gazed back at Drake, a small glimmer of relief in his eyes that Kiera had never seen before. Soon he and his father disappeared into the night. She didn’t for one moment believe that Drake’s threats to the man had changed Mr. Brown, but if Jaquan didn’t get struck for one night she could maybe get a wink of sleep. Tomorrow she would call Child Protective Services and take out a restraining order.
    “Am I dreaming?” She faced the man she never expected to see again.
    “Hello, Kiera.” He stepped close to her and offered her a smile. His gaze caressed her face. “If you’re asleep, then so am I.”
    Her breath caught in her chest. Did he just admit that he’d been fantasizing about me too?
    Reaching out, he brushed her cheek with the back of his knuckles. “Did that ass hurt you?”
    She inhaled as she accepted the warmth of his touch. “No. He wasn’t here long before you showed up.” Staring up at him, she shook her head. “What are you doing here?”
    He lowered his hand. “I had some business to take care of in town. After it was complete I thought I would take a tour around town. I was hoping to find a guide.”
    Smiling, she arched a brow at him and teased, “At this time of night, I’m not sure if you’re going to find any help.”
    He chuckled.
    Damn, is it possible this man has gotten even sexier in the two months since I last saw him?
    “Maybe a kind-hearted citizen would take pity on me.” He took hold of her hand. “I haven’t been able to get you off my mind, Kiera. Is that crazy?”
    Squeezing his hand, she took a step closer to him. “If you’re crazy, then so am I.”
    “I know I don’t have a right to ask, but may I kiss you?”
    Standing there, she enjoyed the tingling sensation in her hand as it was captured by his larger, stronger one. This man had shown up just in time from keeping her from possibly getting injured. Safe. That’s what he made her feel. No other man did that for her. She wasn’t sure if this was just another moment where they would pass through each other’s lives, but she was going to savor it for however long it lasted.
    “Please do.” She placed her free hand at the center of his chest. His heart thumped hard against her palm.
    She thought he would pull her into a fierce embrace as they had shared before her hotel door, but he didn’t.
    He simply leaned down and set his lips on hers. It was the softest and most sweet kiss she’d ever had.
    When he moved away, he whispered, “I want to do so much more. I don’t think that this is the best place to get carried away.”
    Opening her eyes, she looked up at him and was locked into his intense, blue-gray gaze. Why this man? How did he have the ability to still her senses and make her forget everything around her but him?
    “You’re right. You still want that tour?”
    “Absolutely.” He gave her a devastating smile, wide and showing his beautiful, even teeth.
    Moving from the doorway, she pulled her hand from his, feeling the loss. “If you follow me to my house, I can drop my car off and ride with you.”
    “That would work. My time is your time.” He followed her to her car, ensured she got in safe before he went to his own.
    After she started her car, she pulled out of the slot and waited for him to get behind her. Drake