Page 20 of Merciless Obsession (The Bloodline #2)

I narrowed my eyes as he stepped closer to me.

“What are you doing here, Ezra? And how the hell did you get in my house and deactivate my alarm?” The only way to do either was if you knew the passcodes.

For the lock, if you didn’t know the passcode, you could use the physical key, or the app if you had it, to lock or unlock the deadbolt.

As for the alarm, it was the same, either you knew the passcode or you had to have the app to turn off the alarm.

There was no way he would know my passcode for my alarm but it was possible he copied my key.

“Now, now Bumblebee, why trouble yourself with minor details. Aren’t you happy to see me?”

“Why would I be happy to see the man who’s stalking me!”

He smirked. “Stalking is such a strong word. I like to call it keeping track of my toy. I got to make sure you’re safe.”

I cocked my head to the side. “Why wouldn’t I be safe?”

He shrugged. “You never know who’s lurking around.”

My mind went to the note that was left on my car. For a second I considered it to be Ezra but quickly dismissed it. The note left me feeling wary and unsettled. I didn’t get that with the ones Ezra’s left, not even when I didn’t know it was him.

I jumped when Ezra’s hand landed on my chin. “Something’s bothering you, Bumblebee. I’ve been told I’m a great listener.”

“Why does it matter?” I pulled away from him.

“If something’s bothering you, that means it’s bothering me too. I don’t mind handling any problem you might have.” His eyes darkened.

I blinked quickly and swallowed thickly. “I’m fine. I’m just confused on why you’re here.” I looked around my living room then went to my couch and set my purse on the coffee table. “And I hope you didn’t lose my place!” I glanced at my book.

“I told you it’s been too many days since I saw you, so here I am.”

I spun around and crossed my arms over my chest. “You’ve been watching me.”

“That’s not the same thing. You know this wouldn’t be an issue if you were still at my house.”

I rolled my eyes.

“I brought you something,” he mentioned and walked past me. I watched him as he grabbed a white grocery bag I didn’t notice off my coffee table and dug inside.

I was surprised to see him pull out a bag of suckers. He opened the bag and pulled one out, unwrapping it and popping it in his mouth. “I saw you had mostly cherry in your desk drawer so I figured that was your favorite flavor.” He stepped toward me.

I didn’t bother to comment about him going through my things. The stuff I wanted to keep protected was locked up anyway.

“Are you gonna tell me where you were watching me from? I didn’t see any cars outside my house that night.”

He pulled the sucker out of his mouth and grinned, licking his lips. “Now, now. I can’t tell you all my secrets yet, Bumblebee.”

Ezra lifted the sucker and rubbed it along my lips.

I licked my lips, swiping the sucker. Ezra’s eyes flashed and his nostrils flared.

He nudged the sucker until it forced its way between my lips.

I parted my lips and he pushed the sucker deep into my mouth.

I hollowed my cheeks, sucking the sucker and rolling my tongue around it.

The flavor exploded in my mouth. My eyes stayed locked on Ezra’s.

It was as if I was trapped in a trance, unable to break away from his alluring stare.

I sucked this time, making a slurping sound.

“You have such beautiful lips,” he rasped.

Ezra stepped closer. Heat swirled in my belly. I never took my coat off, but goosebumps covered my arms.

“You really do have an oral fixation, huh? You love having that sexy little mouth filled, don’t you? Do you know how hard it’s been to stay away from you? It took all my will power not to come in here while you slept, tie you up with my ties, and get close ups of you for my collection.”

One of his hands lifted and brushed over the side of my neck. His words should have struck fear in me. I knew a reasonable person would kick Ezra out and demand he left her alone, but instead my insides tingled. My heart raced and ached under my breasts.

He pulled the sucker out of my mouth and pushed it back in slowly, brushing it across my lips with each stroke. His eyes stayed locked on where he moved the sucker. Each time he pushed it in, I sucked the flavor. My eyes fluttered and my breath quivered.

Slowly Ezra pulled part of the sucker out my mouth and rested it against my lips.

It caught me off guard when he lowered his head and pulled the other side of the sucker out of my mouth.

His lips brushed against mine. His tongue swiped over the hard coated candy.

With the sucker still between us, the kiss became drugging.

It tasted sweeter than I was used to. Blood rushed through my head. A hot ache grew in my throat.

“So fucking sweet.” His voice was gruff, making my blood vibrate. He stuck his tongue out, licking my lips along with the sucker. He flashed me a crooked grin. “I knew you missed me just as much as I missed you.”

“I—” Before I could speak, the sucker was out of my mouth and this time Ezra was kissing me hungrily, as if fulfilling his dying wish.

Ezra pulled back only inches and gazed into my eyes. “I want to tie you up. I want to tie you up and have you at my mercy.”

My heart slammed into my ribcage. “Yeah?”

“Yeah. Are you flexible, Bumblebee?”

My mouth parted but no words came out. “No worries if you’re not, I can get creative.”

I wanted to ask questions. This wasn’t normal, but before I could finally get my words out Ezra suddenly pulled away. I panted and grabbed my chest, attempting to get my breathing under control. My tongue swiped over my lips, still tasting the sucker and Ezra’s lips on them.

“What the fuck?” Ezra growled. He dug into his suit pocket and pulled his phone out. He glanced at me and cursed under his breath.

“Yeah?” he answered. As he lifted the sucker, my mouth opened automatically and he pushed it back inside. “I’m kind of busy at the moment.”

Ezra released the sucker and turned his back to me. Curiosity filled me. I reached for the sucker and studied his body. It sounded like a male voice on the other end. He spoke lowly to whoever then hung up.

When he turned back to me, he smirked and scanned me. “Unfortunately Bumblebee, I have to go.”

Ezra turned and went to the side of the couch where his loafers were and sat on the couch to put them on his feet. Standing back up, he reached for the peacoat draped over the back of my couch and slid it on.

He faced me. “We’ll have to continue this another time.”

I shook my head. “I don’t think so. I had a lapse of judgement.”

He chuckled and walked back over to me. “You don’t have to lie. Your body told me all I needed to know.” His hand brushed over my cheek. This time I pulled away from him.

“I’ll see you later.”

“I’m changing my locks and alarm code.”

He didn’t look bothered. “If you believe that’s enough to keep me out and away from you, then let the games begin.” He winked and stepped around me, heading for the door.

I slowly inhaled a deep breath and pushed it out.

Pulling the sucker out of my mouth, I turned and faced the door.

The call Ezra just got could have been work, but something told me I was wrong.

Instead of pondering, I stuck the sucker back into my mouth, hurried and grabbed my purse off the coffee table, and rushed out the door.

Ezra was pulling off just as I closed and locked my door. I rushed to my car, unlocked it, and climbed inside. If Ezra thought, he was the only one who could stalk, then he was mistaken. This wasn’t my first time tailing someone.

My hands became sweaty and I gripped the steering wheel tightly.

My heart thundered. My stomach flipped each time we made a turn or stopped.

We got further from my house, eventually heading down a road that led toward the country.

We made a couple more turns on back streets.

About twenty minutes outside the city we got to a long dirt road.

First, a large farmhouse came into view.

The area was secluded and surrounded by woods, encased by a wooden fence.

I didn’t realize it at first, but the last house we passed was miles away.

Ezra parked in the large patch of gravel behind the house where other cars were. Behind the cars was a medium size barn.

I stopped just a couple feet before getting to the gravel on the side of the house.

My stomach flipped. I wish I had another sucker because I needed something to calm my nerves.

I rubbed my hands back and forth over the steering wheel.

Quickly, I went into my glove compartment and grabbed my pill bottle, opening it, grabbing a pill, and tossing it in my mouth.

I pushed a heavy breath out then licked my lips and waited.

Ezra cut off his car. I swallowed hard and looked around.

The sun was setting and the area was quiet.

When Ezra turned to face me, my stomach dropped.

When he started for my car, I went into my center console and grabbed the taser I kept in my car.

I kept it in one hand and placed my other one on the gearshift, preparing to reverse down the long driveway.

When he got to my car, he grinned and tapped on the window. I blinked slowly and pressed the button to roll it down slightly.

“If you didn’t want to be apart all you had to do is ask to come.” His smile heightened when his eyes landed on the taser. “You followed me all the way here, might as well come see the fun.”

My eyes shifted to the barn. My stomach churned again. I didn’t know what I was walking into but I had come too far to turn back now. Swallowing hard, I rolled my window back up and turned my car off. Grabbing my purse, I made sure my phone was inside and opened my door.

“I will use this if I have to.” I hit the button to zap the taser for emphasis.

Ezra laughed. He took me as a joke, but I was serious. I tried to keep my cool, but my nerves were running wild. I hoped my curiosity didn’t get me into something I couldn’t get out of.