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Teagan licks her lips, and her tongue lightly touches mine, her chest rises quickly, and her pupils dilate.

She’s turned on, and it takes all of my self-control not to cup her pussy through the tight-ass jeans she has on.

I back away with a scowl on my face because I know I need to stop this before it even gets started.

“Get in the truck, Teagan.” I open the door, and Teagan slides inside without saying anything.

I run my fingers through my hair and take a deep breath to clear my head. The problem is, all I smell is her.Fuck!

Eleven

LESSONS

TEAGAN

I have no idea where we’re going, and my heart is pounding entirely too loud in my ears to even ask. The way Shadow pushed me up against the truck with his hard body had my hormones going haywire. Who knew a man so dangerous could be so freaking hot?

I guess that’s where the bad boy appeal comes from. I’ve always been the type of girl who stayed clear of trouble. With the way I was raised, I damned near had a chastity belt to protect my virtue. I always went for the clean-cut church boys, who ironically tried to get in my panties harder than the average guy.

But, I always stuck to the same type of man, which is why I ended up with a snake in a suit with a pretty face and a gambling habit.

“You’re sure are quiet over there, doll. You alright?” Shadow’s gruff voice warms me all over, and again I have to reprimand myself.

“Uh huh,” I grunt because my voice will give away how turned on I am.

I’m embarrassed that this stranger has me feeling things that I’ve never felt before. I’m ashamed that the most I know about the man driving is that he’s not only a criminal, but he’s a member of a criminal enterprise.

I know I left Texas to get away from the judgment of my family, but I can’t help but to revert back to the way I was raised. However, I tried playing the good guy game, and look where that got me, being protected by the same guy I’m judging.I really should be ashamed of myself for judging somebody who is helping me.

“We’re gonna go to the clubhouse first. Then I’ll take you to somewhere safe.”

Although Shadow is staring at the road, his voice is softer than I’ve heard it since I met him, and I feel a weird comfort.

“Thanks for doing this. I know you have your reasons and whatnot, but still…” I study his profile with my heart in my throat.

With just one glance, I can’t get our almost kiss out of my mind. His lips were so close to mine. I couldn’t help but get a little taste of his plump bottom lip when I licked out my tongue. And the roughness of his five o’clock shadow…Damn, that’s a fine ass man!

I’m doing my best not to be a hussy out here in these streets, but my mind is all goo, and my hormones have taken over.

“Teagan? Teagan— did you hear me?”

“Huh? No, sorry. What’d you say?” I ask, slightly mortified cause I’m sitting here drooling over this man while he’s asking me questions.

“I asked you if you were hungry. I gotta drop off our package and handle some business, but I can make sure you have food waiting on you when we get to the clubhouse.”

I know it’s a small gesture, and it probably doesn’t mean anything to him. But Shadow taking care of me without thought makes the butterflies stir in my belly. I’m not an idiot or anything, and small gestures shouldn’t have this effect on me, but it’s been a long time since someone took the time to make sure I was okay.

At the sobering thought, the butterflies die, and a feeling of sadness and shame wash over me. It’s been too long since I felt like someone cared, and forty-eight hours ago, I called myself having a boyfriend.

Once we got to the clubhouse, I was left with Carla, the friendly bartender, again. This time when we walked in, there was no partying going on. The place was so quiet you could probably hear a mouse piss on cotton. I felt like I had to tiptoe and whisper not to break the peace.

What a difference a few days can make; this place went from brothel to church. But at least this time, I wasn’t given a warning not to say shit. Shadow almost killed a guy for making nasty comments as soon as we walked in the last time.

I look around to make sure that I don’t see him. Even though my stun gun is in my purse, I don’t want any issues with these men.

“So, you must be in some deep shit if you’re hanging with Shadow. He’s one of the scariest brothers here.”

I sit up and pay attention to what Carla is saying because by the look on her face, she’s ready to spill the tea.