Page 20 of Tempting Her Grumpy Protector (Kindred Tales Spicy Shorts #7)

GREER

Greer caught her before she hit the ground. He gathered Sunny into his arms and cradled her small, curvy body against his chest. Thank the Goddess , he’d gotten to her in time!

Or had he? Because even though his prize had been taken away, the Thropp’ian Chieftain was smiling—a knowing smirk that curled the corners of his mouth.

“The little scientist drank deeply of the Mating Drink , Protector ,” he said, laughing unpleasantly. “ I only hope you can help her. She will need to be satisfied…if you wish her to live.”

“What? What does that mean?” Greer demanded. “ What the fuck is in this ‘ Mating Drink ’ of yours, anyway?”

But the Chief only shook his head, laughing. Greer wanted to go punch him—to make him answer. But just then, a low moan broke his concentration.

Looking down, he saw that Sunny’s cheeks were flushed and her eyes looked desperate and glazed at the same time.

“Greer, please…” she moaned. “ I need…need help.”

“Hang on, baby— I’ll get you help,” he promised.

But he had no idea how he was going to do that—or what kind of help she needed. Though maybe he had an idea.

He could already smell the sweet, feminine scent of her arousal rising through the humid air. So that was the kind of help she needed.

Oh, Goddess …they were in trouble here. So much trouble.

And f or the first time, Greer feared he might not be able to get them out of it.