Ignite Me (A Burning Desire Novel) by R.F. Allie Read Free Book Online Page A

that door definitely, no matter
what she’d say or do.
    “She could strangle herself in the middle of my living
room, I don’t fucking care.”
    His voice was tight and hard.
    I was utterly baffled. I couldn’t understand how anyone, could
manipulate someone as powerful, and controlling as Landon. Because, what Audrey
did was downright manipulation.
    What I also couldn’t discern, was why he’d think I’d leave
him if he told me about his relationship with her.
    “Is there anything else I need to know Landon?”
    I’d finally asked.
    He shook his head no, studying me intently.
    He was yearning and focused on studying my reactions.
    I took him by surprise, and straddled him abruptly. I knew
what he needed. He needed me, he needed my warmth, and to be buried inside me.
    I wanted it too.

 
    “Don’t sleep baby, we’re almost there.”
    Landon’s voice got me out of my trance. We didn’t get much
sleep. The moment I’d emerged in deep sleep, Jenna started calling both of us,
urging us to wake up and get ready. We had to have breakfast in the car, picked
up Ryan and Jude, and headed to the lake house.
    Landon grasped my hand, and used it to change gear.
    I beamed at him. I was happy and more than ready to tell
him what he so desperately wanted to hear. In some disturbing way, what he told
me about him and Audrey had somehow made me fall in love with him even more. I
couldn’t understand it, nor did I want to.
    I was ready, and I had a plan.
    We pulled in front of the most breathtaking view, and the
strangest looking house I’d ever seen. It resembled the house of the dwarfs in
Snow White, just bigger. The artistry was outstanding, and the view inspired
serenity. I couldn’t wait for the weekend to begin.
    We got outside the car. Ryan was agape, taking in the
sight of the green-coppered roof, countless windows, and the view of the lake.
    “What the hell took you so long?”
    Alec came out of the house, grinning and holding some mouthwatering
mimosas.
    “Unlike you, I care about the safety of the people I’m
driving, and I had to stop and buy some more groceries.”
    Landon handed Jude and Ryan’s heavy bags to Alec, and made
him flinch with the weight. He turned with a smirk, and carried our luggage
inside the house.
    “Are you ready, boo?”
    Jude wrapped his arm around me.
    “We shall see.”
    I shrugged, and we followed the others inside, sipping our
mimosas.

 
 
 
    ******
    “I can’t believe you dragged me into this!”
    Eve whined for the seventh time, since we sneaked outside
the house.
    “Shut up and walk.”
    Alec grew frustrated, making me laugh.
    “Hey buttercup, this is a good one, and I think I’d be
able to find it again.”
    Ryan suggested and I agreed with his choice.
    “Finally, thank god, you owe me a new pair of boots.”
    Evelyn snarled again.
    “Okay, deal. Just please, if he chooses you, play along.”
    I pleaded.
    “Alright, I’ll play.”
    She chanted back.
    “Let’s head back before he sends the cavalry.”
    Alec urged, pointing the torch to make our way back from
the woods.

 
    Chapter
V

 
      We gathered
in the front room. I’d never witnessed such an astounding artisanship, because,
according to Alec, all the accommodations were hand crafted. There was an
abundance of creativity in every object, both inside and outside the house.
    Jenna fell in love with the kitchen, and set about fixing
dinner as soon as we’d arrived. Jude and I helped her for a while, but when she
began bossing him around; he gave up and walked outside. Then, Landon came in,
and requested some ‘me’ time. Alec had offered us his pool-house. It was
sumptuous, and relaxing. There was a jutted-tub in the middle of the pool
house, next to a king size, handcrafted, four-poster bed. It had two,
breath-stealing views; we had the heated pool and the mountains on one side,
and a refreshing view on the lake and the woods across it, on the other. I
wished there was a full moon, but it was just