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A strange look passes over her face, but then she shakes her head. “No.” I’m not sure I entirely believe her, but she continues, “The Man merely wants us to tighten the Fontaine’s security and keep Princess Merritt safe.”
I’m happy to hear it, because I genuinely like Merritt. She seems sweet and I’d hate to see anyone take advantage of her. The entire situation does set me to wondering who this mysterious person called The Man really is. And how long will they blindly follow his orders?
“Aren’t we becoming the infamous Robin Hood?” Knox asks cheekily, but he doesn’t seem to mind at all. “It’s kind of fun for a change. Giving instead of always taking. I think Angel would approve.”
He gives Addie’s shoulder a little squeeze then turns to me.
“Let’s go, Sparrow. I want some alone time with you before the rest of the crew arrives.” He waggles his brows and I chuckle.
“I have a pre-flight check to perform, Mr. Beckett. I don’t need distractions.”
“Behave you two,” Addie scolds and walks away to join the others.
She’s barely out of sight before Knox grabs me in his arms, pulling me against his hard length. Tilting my head back, I look up into his gorgeous eyes and melt. He’s everything I’ve always wanted in a partner, and then some.
“I have no intention of behaving,” he whispers naughtily and nips my lower lip.
“Maybe—after my check—we might have some time to…”
“To what?” Those roughly-spoken words make his chest rumble against mine.
I give him my most disarming smile. “Misbehave?”
Another deep, almost primal growl vibrates through him. “You callmea charmer? You, my little Sparrow, are the most beguiling, most irresistible, most intoxicating creature I have ever met. And I am so far under your spell.”
Despite my initial fears and misgivings, I now know there is nothing I would change about this incredible man.
I tighten my arms around his neck and push up onto my toes, brushing the tip of my nose against his. “You caught me, my thief. Now what do you plan on doing with me?”
“So many wicked things. I’m going to corrupt you silly.”
I throw my head back and laugh. But the laughter cuts off when his mouth captures mine in a kiss to end all other kisses.Savoring the moment before we begin the next adventure, I realize that neither of us is perfect, and that’s perfectly alright.
I’ve finally found my man, and learned it’s so very easy to love a thief.