Why ? Lea asked curiously.
Because, if you don’t, it will allow some one to get to your sweet spots. I smirked as I wrapped my arms around Lea, pinning her arms to her side.
Damn it Carter, you freaking ass. Lea struggled in my hold. What the hell are you doing ? Get off me.
Always expect the unexpected Lea, I whispered against her neck.
I cut my eyes to Lynx and tilted my head toward the door, effectively dismissing him and Miller with the motion.
Oh, no you don’t. Lea started to become frantic as her struggles increased. You two better not leave.
The two men sent her an apologetic smile as they made their way to the door.
Sorry, kiddo, we do what Boss ask us to do, Lynx replied as Lea cursed.
Dammit to hell, Carter. Let me go. You sorry bastard. Let. Me. Go.
Only if you find a way out of the hold, Lea. I lowered my voice and tightened my arms around hers.
Ugh.
I nuzzled Lea’s neck, letting my breath fan over her exposed skin. Lea stilled and tensed in my arms as I pressed a soft kiss just behind her ear.
Why are you doing this ? she asked as a shiver flowed through her body.
To teach you a lesson.
And what lesson would that be ? she asked as another shiver cascaded through her and goose bumps started rising against her beautiful, soft skin.
You’ve been ignoring me. I pressed a kiss on her shoulder. I don’t like being ignored.
Lea involuntarily sighed and leaned into my chest as I placed an open mouth kiss on the faded mark where her neck and shoulder met.
It’s not like you didn’t know where to find me.
She straightened up and hissed Shit. I know what you’re doing Carter. Let me go.
Find a way out of the situation, Lea. I began trailing soft kisses across her neck and shoulder, careful not to let my guard down as I kept her wrapped securely in my arms. You know, I think I almost like this position as much as having you pinned against the wall.
I smirked as Lea let out a groan of frustration.
I not your freaking play toy Carter.
I stilled as Lea’s words sunk in and swiftly spun Lea so that she was facing me. I have never thought of you as a play toy, Lea.
Really, because all you do is toy with my feelings, play these damn seduction games. I’m not like Tara or the other girls that you have lined up to come to you at your beck and call, Carter. I have had enough games and shit in my life to last me a few lifetimes.
My chest tightened at Lea’s words. I pulled her close to me and wrapped my hand in her hair and tilted it back so I could look into her glistening, defiant eyes.
You are not a play toy Lea. You never have been and you never will be. Yes, if I wanted Tara or Eva, or one of the other girls that work for me, all I would have to do is snap my fingers and they would be kneeling at my feet without questions, waiting for me to tell them what I want done. But you, I brought up a hand and caressed Lea’s cheek, you challenge me, you keep me on my toes, you question everything I do, and you fight back with that sassy mouth of yours. I find that sexy as hell. I lowered my voice as I leaned closer to Lea’s ear, I find you sexy as hell, Lea.
I pulled back and crashed my lips onto Lea’s, taking what I wanted from her. Lea gasped in surprise and struggled against me, but I pulled her closer and took the opportunity to deepen the kiss. I wanted to taste her, all of her. I wanted her to know just how badly I wanted her.
Lea slowly stopped struggling and tentatively eased her hands up my arms. She wrapped her fingers in the hair at the base of my neck and tugged gently.
Carter, she sighed out as she stepped on my toe and brought a knee up to my mid section.
I stumbled back and looked to Lea’s triumphant face as she threw her hands on her hips and glared at my crouched form, my eyes cold and hard.
What ? You told me to expect the unexpected and to find a way out of the situation. Her voice held a hint of amusement. You let your guard down and you, of all people, should know that you never, ever let your guard down Carter.
I took a deep breath and stood. That’s twice now, I growled out. I promise you, there will not be a third time. I looked Lea over, her face falling at my promise and softened my tone, Go get showered and dressed. We are going out tonight.
The intercom crackled to life, Tony’s voice flowing through the gym, Boss, I found something you need to see.
I walked to the wall and pressed the button for the security room. I’m on my way.
I turned back to Lea, We leave at five. Your dress is laid out for you. I reached for Lea’s hair and tugged on the braid and slid my hand down the length of the plait, Wear it down, maybe add some loose curls.
Why ? she asked curiously.
I like the way it frames your face. I turned and walked out the gym. Lewis, Leon.
I acknowledged Lea’s guards and made my way to the security room. Tony was pacing the floor as I walked in and closed the door behind me.
It’s bad Boss, really bad. Tony was running his hand through his hair.
He walked to the computer and typed in a set of codes. The monitor came to life and I watched as Mahalia entered Tara’s room, a handful of clothing tucked under her arm.
What the hell ? Anger started to build up within me.
Mahalia isn’t the mole.
I looked to Tony with a confused expression. What do you mean it isn’t her ?
The video has been edited for that night.
How can you tell ? I was fighting hard not to loose my cool and snap Tony’s neck.
You see this hiccup in the video, he pointed to the screen and replayed the section of video showing Mahalia entering Tara’s room, and this one.
Yea.
This is where two separate video’s have been spliced together. I ran a comparison on the video showing Mahalia entering Tara’s room, it’s from three days before Tara claims to have found the note in her room. The other one is from the day before that.
So what are you telling me exactly ?
Tony took a step back and looked me straight in the eyes. The video for the actual day in question has been completely erased.
Why would someone go to all that trouble ?
I don’t know Boss, but that isn’t the worse part.
Tony, I growled out as I stepped closer to him.
I ran the security codes that were keyed in for the day Tara and Lea had it out. Tony backed away slowly as he continued, There were only two entered. Mine, he took a deep breath as he finished, and yours.
I stopped cold in my tracks, closed my eyes, and clenched my fist, my voice deadly calm as I spoke, Are you positive ?
Absolutely Boss. I ran the software five times before calling you.
Did you check the footage leading into here as well ?
Yes. This is where the worst part comes in. Tony ran a hand down his face, The system was accessed from a remote location. Whoever did it, knows their shit, Boss. It didn’t trip any of the warning systems that we have installed on our end and I haven’t been able to find the IP address that hacked us.