Lea’s P. O. V.
I slammed my door open as Carter turned and walked away. I was shivering, not because I was cold, but from the shear intensity of his promises.
Do what Lea ? Put you on edge, intrigue the piss out of you, make you feel things you shouldn’t ? …When I get back, I plan on picking this conversation up where I’m leaving it. Understand ?… Oh, I think it’ll work just fine.
My body felt as if it were on fire. I reached up and let my fingers slide across my neck, taking the same path as his lips had. The heat continued to linger there, just below the surface but I would be damned if he thought that he could win me over by seducing me.
SON-OF-A-BITCH ! I screamed as I stalked to the bath and slammed the door open.
I spun around as Lewis and Leon busted through my bedroom doors, guns eye level and scanning the room.
Seriously ? I asked as annoyance started to set in.
Ma’am ? Lewis lowered his gun. Are you alright ?
I threw my hands on my hips and watched my two guards shake their heads as I started ranting. They were in my room now so they could listen, whether they wanted to or not.
Who the hell does he think he is ? Bastard. He wants to play ? Then I can freaking play. I tapped my foot impatiently, I need to go shopping.
The two men sighed.
Ma’am, don’t you know that playing with fire only gets you burnt ? I narrowed my eyes at Leon as he spoke.
You two knew what he was going to do. You and I both know I know you knew it. I pointed my finger in between Lewis and Leon. You freaking owe me. And you can pay me back by taking me shopping, or so help me God, I will make your babysitting duties more hellish than I have so far. Do we understand each other ?
I had crossed the room and stood right in front of the two armed men. The uncomfortable and guilty looks passing across their faces let me know that I had, once again, hit a nerve.
Ma’am, your not cleared to,
I don’t give a flying flip. I cut Leon off.
Ma’am, you can’t be serious.
Do I look like I’m freaking playing ? I quirked an eyebrow at Lewis, Maybe you should ask Darrell just how annoying I can be when you radio him and let him know you two are taking me shopping.
I continued to tap my foot in agitation as I stared the two men down.
Ma’am, there are plenty of clothes in your size here that you can wear. Lewis spun his rifle to his side and swiped a hand down his face.
I took a step closer, my voice turning cold, Who said anything about buying clothes ? I paused as his words sunk in, And how do you know my size ?
The two men looked at each other, an Oh, shit expression clearly passing across both their faces.
How ?
Um, Boss ? Lewis answered as he refused to meet my glare.
Are you asking me or telling me ? I ground out. I was furious and wanted to know how the hell Carter would know my size.
Telling you, Ma’am. Lewis’s voice was beginning to sound as if he were a child being scolded.
And how does he know my size ?
I tried to think back through the last week, to remember if I had woken up dressed in clothing different than I went to sleep in. I came up empty.
Leon looked me straight in the eyes, his voice firmer than Lewis’ as he spoke up, The first morning after you showered and changed, Mahalia gathered your laundry. Boss asked her what size your uniform was before he had it burned along with your undergarments.
Why would he have my things burned ?
Something about you not needing them any longer since you were going to be with us for awhile.
So you two knew about me from day one ?
Yes, Ma’am. We were told to keep our distance so you wouldn’t be more overwhelmed than you already were. Lewis still looked guilty.
Oh, Okay. I spun on my heels and walked to the bath before stopping, That still doesn’t mean jack crap. I’m going shopping, with or without clearance.
I slammed the door to the bath closed and leaned against it as Leon scolded Lewis. What the hell is wrong with you ? You’re chatting her up like she’s your best friend or some shit.
She’s as scary as Boss.
I chuckled as I started to strip out of my clothes.
She’s a damn spoiled ass brat. I dropped my shirt and listened to Leon as he continued, She has no fucking respect for anyone here.
You should watch what you say about her, Leon. You know how Boss feels.
Yea, so I’ve heard, Leon laughed bitterly, but you and I both know that she’s just today’s fling who’ll be tomorrow’s trash and that we will be responsible for taking out.
Ouch, that hurts. I kept silent as I continued to listen.
I don’t think that’s the case with her. Lewis sounded genuine as he defended me to Leon.
Whatever, I refuse to cower to one of his play toys. If I had my way, I’d,
I pulled the door open and leaned against the frame, forgetting that I was only in my pants and bra. You’d what ?
Both men looked me over, their faces turning several shades of red before diverting their eyes.
Lewis cleared his throat, Um, you might want to put your top back on Ma’am.
I glanced down at the black lace bra that had been part of the wardrobe in the dresser.
What is it with the men around here ? You all act like you’ve never seen a female in her skivvies before. I picked my shirt up and slipped it back on. I swear, underwear is just a sexier version of a two piece bathing suite.
Boss wouldn’t want anyone seeing you dressed like that Ma’am.
Like what ? In a sexy swimsuit ? I knew what Lewis had been referring to, but I did warn them I was going to make their job hell.