Death Times Two(43)

The SUV stops outside the hangar and I see Asa waiting in the shadows. My heart gives a little leap. Damn he’s sexy. Being with him has done more for my self-esteem than a whole library of self-help books could have.
After unloading my bag Jon turns to me. “Thanks. I was skeptical but…thanks.”
I stick out my hand. “You’re welcome.” He hesitates to take it. “I promise I won’t reap you.”
He smiles and gives my hand a shake. Then he gets back into the vehicle and drives away. A man I’ve not seen before takes my bag.
“Whenever you’re ready, Mrs. Carron.”
“Thank you.” I scan the area but the small plane I arrived in isn’t there. Only the jet. “Are we taking that?”
“Yes, ma’am. I’ll wait on board for you.”
Wow, it’s my lucky day. I could get used to perks like this. I head into the hangar and stop when I reach Asa. “Did you arrange for the jet?”
He hooks his finger inside the neck of my shirt and pulls me to him. “You deserve a sweet ride home after what you’ve been through.”
“You sure know the way to a girl’s heart.” Wrapping my arms around him I tilt my face toward his. “I think I’m going to miss you a little.”
His mouth descends to mine. The kiss is slow and hot. If there wasn’t a pilot waiting for me I might be inclined to give him a proper goodbye. However, we did do that several times the night before—and this morning.
After a blissful minute he breaks our kiss. “I think I’m going to miss you a lot.”
“You can always come to visit.” I run one hand down his chest. “Spend some time with my kids.”
“I’d like that.” He leans in and nuzzles my neck. “Maybe we could meet in Fairbanks sometime.”
I tilt my head, giving him access. Jeez, I’ve turned into such a vampire whore. “Maybe I’ll just do that.”
We kiss again and I pour all my sexy into it. It might be a while until I see Asa again. I don’t want him to forget about me. In an effort to get closer, I grind my body against him. Instantly he responds, his erection pressing against me. Yeah, I’m going to miss that.
When he draws back his eyes search my face. “Thank you—for everything.”
The moment is getting too emotional. I have to leave and he has to stay. There’s no getting around it. We come from two different worlds. They might be supernatural worlds but at this point they’re better kept apart. “Thank you—” I gyrate against him again. “For everything.”
A moan of desire escapes him. He cups my rear end and pulls me tighter. One more kiss and then I step away. “You know you can always call me.” I heft my bag over my shoulder. “I’m not opposed to a little long distance dirty talk.”
“How about dirty texting?” He wiggles his eyebrows.
“Maybe, but typing ‘moan’ one handed isn’t as good as hearing it.”
“You’ve got a point.”
I reach into my pocket and pull out the gold coin he gave me. “You sure Vivian won’t miss this?”
“I’m sure.” He hooks his thumbs in his belt loops. “Wouldn’t matter anyway. Call me if you need more. I want you to stay safe.”
“You’re the best.” I flip the coin in the air and catch it. “Okay. Until next time, vampire.”
“Until next time, reaper.”
Before I change my mind and throw myself at Asa again, I pivot and head into the sunlight. I don’t look back but focus on getting home to my kids. The coin is warm in my palm. Even if I do encounter another supernatural ghost I won’t be using this coin. It’s part of my time here with him—and I wouldn’t give that up for all the pirate booty in the world.