Intractable Souls : Book 1 of the Bound for Ireland Series by Tricia Daniels Read Free Book Online Page B

memories of a man who
used his strength to intimidate her, and a fearful stillness
settles into her. Yet the warmth of Ethan’s skin and closeness of
his body makes her feel sheltered and secure. Confusing emotions
rush through her mind as she experiences both fear and arousal at
the same time.
    “No, I guess I’m not.” She gives in to him,
not wanting to cause a scene and eager to put some distance between
them. She senses his dominance and knows that she would too easily
fall under his command. Her body’s reaction to him is definitely
proof of that. In order to put an end to this ridiculous exchange
she smiles politely at him, accepting his offer and tries to pull
her hand out from underneath his as she feels him start to lighten
his hold.
    “Good.” He releases her hand completely but
doesn’t break eye contact. “It’s the least I can do since you’ve
allowed me to start my morning with such a breathtaking vision.
Everything else in my day will be dull in comparison to your lovely
smile.”
    Unpleasant and threatening memories are
quickly forgotten as Olivia is drawn unknowingly into his charm.
Who talks like that? Even the cashier blushes as she counts out his
change and passes it to him.
    Olivia gives him another smile. It’s hard
not to. “Thank you, Ethan.”
    Ethan orders two coffees making her scan the
room behind him, looking for the girl that he left with the other
evening. She notices the long line up that has formed while they
debated over who was paying, but he seems to be alone.
    Her eyes dart back to the two police
officers standing in line. She has always had a thing for men in
uniform. Ethan smiles at her, noticing her distraction. Leaning
over he whispers in her ear. “I own a pair of handcuffs, if that’s
your thing.” Olivia gasps internally, her body tensing as she does
everything within her power not to give him the satisfaction of
seeing her squirm. He’s purposely trying to get a reaction from her
now and she’s refuses to play this game with him. He chuckles when
she ignores him.
    Their orders are ready at the same time and
they head towards the door. Walking confidently with Ethan at her
side, she meets with the jealous looks of more than a few women
waiting in line. Catching her glancing at the officers once again,
Ethan smirks. Thinking about his handcuffs, she blushes a scarlet
shade of red as the officers smile her way, checking her out as she
passes. Damn! This dress is magic! When she looks over at Ethan to
find that she’s been caught looking, he winks at her. Utter
embarrassment and his enthralling boyish smile are the only things
that keep her from poking him right in the eye. Gahhh! How
annoying!
    Using his shoulder, Ethan pushes the door
and stands against it holding it open for her. Parked beside her,
right outside the door is Scott’s car. Sitting behind the wheel he
looks at them together as they exit and hangs his head down in
defeat. “Great… just great.” He knew he should have kept driving
when he recognized her car. He shakes his head as she waves an
exaggerated hello.
    “Hi!”
    He too, looks at her from head to toe and
raises a brow. “A little over dressed for work today aren’t
you?”
    She smiles. “Yes, well… I have a date
tonight after work.”
    Oh Hell no! Ethan’s fantasy doesn’t include
sharing her with other men. There may have been a time back in
university when he entertained such things but he would never
consider that with her. He’s not sharing Olivia James with any
other man. Never!
    She gives a little twirl showing off her
dress as it dances around her. “You like?”
    Ethan takes in every inch of her body and
expresses his pleasure. “I definitely like!” Olivia tries to ignore
him but her eyes glance over at him involuntarily, her body warming
under his appreciative gaze. If she only knew the wicked and nasty
things he wants to do to her. He’s half hard thinking about it and
a ghost of a grin slants across his lips and