The Recruit: Book One by Elizabeth Kelly Read Free Book Online Page B

him had filled him with anger and, he admitted grudgingly,
jealousy and he kept his hands clenched in tight fists as he approached her.
    “It isn’t enough to put yourself into a
position to be kicked out?  You have to drag Jeremy and Selena down with you?”  He
asked quietly.
    Her nostrils flared but she didn’t answer. 
He stood next to her, inhaling her familiar scent of strawberries, and stared
at the side of her head.
    “Look at me, Ms. Torrington.”
    Scowling, she turned to face him, her brown
eyes glaring into his blue ones.  “Are you kicking me out or not, sir?”  She
asked quietly.
    “Perhaps I should kick all three of you
out.  This is the second time I’ve caught you out of the dorms after hours, and
this time you brought friends.”
    “It’s not their fault!”  She said hotly. 
“They were being nice and helping me out.  It’s what people do when they’re
friends, Will.  They help each other.”
    He shrugged.  “So you’re a bad influence on
them.”
    She rolled her eyes, not caring that it
made his face tighten and his eyes narrow with anger.  “It’s late and I’m
tired.  Should I be packing my bags or not?”
    “What you don’t seem to understand, Ms. Torrington,
is that this training isn’t just about the physical changes you need to make. 
You need to listen, to understand the rules and obey them.  Doing exactly what
I tell you to do could save your life someday.”
    “I understand that perfectly, sir.”  She
said icily.
    “Do you?”  He stepped closer but she
refused to step back.  “As I mentioned before, this is the second time I’ve
busted you for breaking the rules.  And don’t think I am unaware of your continued
midnight trips to the gym the last few weeks.  I’ve chosen to turn a blind eye
to your rule-breaking because for some crazy reason Richard has faith in you. 
Those late-night exercise trips have been the only thing that’s allowed you to
keep up with the others.”
    “I’ve been working my ass off for the last two months.”  She
hissed at him angrily.  “I deserve to be here just as much as the others.”
    He shrugged and then said something so unexpected she blinked
at him in surprise.  
    “Are you sleeping with Jeremy?”
    “What?”
    “I asked if you’re sleeping with Jeremy.”
    “That’s none of your business!”  She snapped.
    “Actually it is.  Recruits sleeping with each other is
strictly forbidden, and a reason for immediate dismissal.”
    She gaped at him.  “Why on earth would you think I was
sleeping with Jeremy?  We’re friends.”
    He shrugged again.  “You obviously have no problem sleeping
with someone to get what you want.  You need help with your training, and Jeremy
seems more than eager to help.  I saw him kissing you when I came in.”
    “You son of a bitch!”  She tried to punch him in the face
but he pulled his head back and she missed.  She stumbled but kept her balance
and stared at him furiously.
    “Are you sleeping with Jeremy?”  He repeated softly.
    “If you want to kick me out of the program for failing the
physical requirements, go ahead.  I won’t contest it.  But if you even dare try
to kick me out just because you think I’m sleeping with Jeremy, I swear to God
you’ll be in for a fight.”  She said, her voice seething with anger.
    “Tell me if you’re sleeping with Jeremy or not!”  He
suddenly shouted.
    “Make me.”  She retorted childishly.
    His nostrils flared angrily.  She took a step backwards, but
then forced herself to stand still as he moved closer and she could feel his
breath on her face.  She would be damned if she would show any fear around him.
    He was standing directly in front of her now with his chest
rising and falling rapidly.  She could almost see the steam leaking from his
ears.
    She didn’t flinch when he reached out and gripped the back
of her head, pulling her forward until the tips of her breasts brushed against
his chest.
    “I