The Guardian's Bond(7)
“Not much, is Pappy in the back?” Kalana asked with a smile as her gaze went back and forth between them.
“Ah, yeah, he’s out back gossiping with Ms. Noela.”
“Alright,” she said heading back there. “By the way, your dad’s on his way too.”
Barret smiled. Livi cleared her throat, backing up. “Thanks, Mom.”
“Is everything alright?” Kalana asked with mind-speech.
“Yes, just part of the plan. Good timing by the way,” Livi answered.
“Be careful, Livi.”
“I always am.”
“That was your mom?” Barrett asked.
“Yes.”
“If genes carry, you’ll be a looker when you’re her age.”
Livi laughed as the door opened again. “Hey, Dad.”
“Hey,” Drake said as he walked in with her two younger brothers. “Boys, go find your mother.”
“Out back,” Livi called out, keeping an eye on her dad.
Drake’s gaze went to Barrett, narrowing slightly. “So you’re the guy who lost his wallet, huh?”
“Yes sir,” Barrett answered.
“You leaving tomorrow?”
“Dad,” Livi scolded.
“What?” Drake asked as he met her gaze.
“I’m twenty-eight.”
“Still my baby girl,” he muttered as his brother walked in. “Right, Evan?”
“Whatever you say, man,” Evan smiled, winking at Livi. “Let’s go find that wife of yours and leave your daughter alone.”
“Love you, Uncle Evan,” Livi chuckled as he led her dad away.
“That was your dad and uncle?” Barrett asked as he turned to face her.
“Yeah, why?”
“They’re freaking huge.”
“I guess that means don’t mess with me,” she said smiling coyly.
“No shit, sweetheart.”
“Hey, watch who you call sweetheart,” Galen Moilanin said as he stepped in the store. “You must be Barrett. I’m Sheriff Moilanin. Tommy contacted the next bus stop from here, and they’re looking over the surveillance footage for me. The guy slipped by them when he got off.”
Livi hid her smile as Barrett stood up straight.
“Ah yes sir, I appreciate any help you can give me, Sheriff,” Barrett said.
“No problem. Your dad out back, Olivia?”
Livi nodded and watched as he strode that way. Barrett turned to face her.
“Is it usually this busy?”
Her shoulder lifted with a shrug. “Depends on the day. Hey, want to go out with me tonight?”
“Ah, sure.”
Livi arched her brow. “You seem a little unsure.”
“I’ve just seen two of the men in your family and obviously the Sheriff is a friend of your dad’s.”
“So, they don’t run my life.” She frowned. “Fine, whatever.” Stepping away, she stomped toward the door when Tommy walked in. “Screw you, Tommy, I don’t want to hear your shit and they’re out back. I’m leaving.”
Tommy turned his gaze on her storming little figure until she was in the parking lot. “What the hell did you say to her?” he asked, his head whipping around, eyes narrowed as he met Barrett’s gaze.
“I turned her down when she asked if I wanted to go out tonight. I told you the other day man, I don’t want any problems,” Barrett said.
“Good move,” he said heading for the back.
Chapter 2
Tommy waited, watching as Livi flash-stepped. “Livi, wait,” he said through mind-speech, flash-stepping onto the path when she stopped.
“What?”
“Are you really pissed because Barrett wouldn’t go out with you tonight?”
Livi smiled. “No.”
Tommy’s gaze went to her neck when she tilted it sideways, his nostrils flaring to catch her scent. “I don’t like this, Livi. I don’t like the plan, and I don’t like him.”
“I know.”
“Then stop,” he said as he met her gaze.
“Not yet.”
Tommy stepped forward, his hands lifting to her shoulders. “It’s not safe.”
“Why are you so worried about me, Tommy?”
His gaze searched hers. He knew what he wanted to say, but he couldn’t, not yet, not until he had permission. Lowering his head, his lips slowly brushed across hers, unsure on how she would react. He watched as her eyes fluttered shut. Gently he cupped the back of her head with his hand, drawing her closer. His cock jumped when she yielded to him, her body relaxing to fit his perfectly.
Livi burrowed in, sighing when he moved closer, drawing her against him. She wanted Tommy to kiss her, and she wanted Tommy between her legs with his thick cock.