Stolen Heart by Sawyer Bennett Read Free Book Online

against it. 
    Annika lifted her eyebrows up at him.  “What’s up?”
    “Just curious how your meeting with Kieran Dunne went last night?”
    “It went fine.  I got the information I needed.”
    “And?”
    “He wants me to work a theft job with him.”
    “Seriously?”
    “Yes, but I turned him down.”
    “Why?  Your price would be high enough to really help out.”
    “I know, but it’s just not something I’m interested in right now.  Plenty of work to do here.”
    “Got it.  Well, let me get back to work.”
    “Thanks, Marcus.  I’m just going to finish up this paperwork and then we have that job to do tonight.”
    Marcus nodded his head in understanding.  “Sure thing.  Good luck tonight but then get some rest, you look like shit.” 
    Annika gave a loud snort.  “You do know how to charm the women, Marcus.”
    “I’ll see you later tonight as planned.”  Marcus left giving her a wave over his shoulder.
    She was glad for the little diversion Marcus had provided.  All night she had been trying to concentrate on her paperwork but her mind kept drifting back to Kieran Dunne.  More specifically, to the amazing time they had last night.
    She truly did intend to get near him just to read his emotions.  She got a clear picture while they swayed on the dance floor.  But the attraction she felt to him was so overwhelming, she knew she would end up in his bed before the night was over.
    Although she had received a good read on his emotions while they were dancing, her empathic abilities were heightened beyond measure during the act of sex.  The fact that she took control, leaving Kieran with nothing more than the duty of opening himself up to pleasure, brought his emotions out in a tidal wave that poured over her.
    She may not know specific facts about Kieran Dunne, but she had a pretty good picture of his character.  Her reading told her that he was honest and loyal.  He did not have any malicious intent toward her, but she did sense a level of menace directed at someone or something.  After he told her about retrieving the stolen object, she figured that was what the anger was directed at. 
    She learned a bevy of other things, some useful, others not.  He was light hearted in general but would be dangerous when threatened.  He was winsome and had a soft spot in his heart for most people, particularly children.  And while she was the one that took control in the bedroom that night, she knew that he was a controlling lover on most occasions.  Actually, probably on all occasions.  She sensed that this was the first time he had let a woman lead him the entire way.  It gave her a heady sense of power.
    Looking down at an invoice from her beer distributor, she managed ten seconds of concentration then her mind drifted right back to Kieran.  Cursing in frustration, Annika stood up from the desk and walked over to a small mini bar set up against the wall.  She poured herself a small shot of Wild Turkey. 
    She wasn’t much of a drinker but once in a blue moon she’d have a shot.  Not for what it did to her but she truly enjoyed the taste of bourbon.  She loved the burn of it in her stomach and never drank more than one small shot. She didn’t like the way liquor made her feel if she had too much.
    Annika took her drink and went to sit on the small loveseat that sat across from her desk.  It was very interesting that Kieran would come here to The First Dimension to find her.  She wondered how he even knew about her.  If she had to bet, Ava Clairmont was behind sending him. 
    She thought she had met Kieran and his brother, Carrick, many years ago, but the memory was fuzzy.  They didn’t really stand out.  But she knew Ava well as their families were strong allies.  She liked Ava a lot and respected her.  It was the only reason she had agreed to meet with Kieran when word came through he was trying to contact her.  Otherwise, she would have never given him the time of day.
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