Enticing Their Mate(39)

As she headed toward the exit, he came in from outside, looking as tempting as usual. He lasered his gaze on her. That one sexy as hell look had her pulse soaring and delightful pulses tripping over her skin. Wasn’t she the one who was supposed to be tormenting him? Turnabout was not fair.

“You leaving?” he asked.

“Yes.” His shift was over, too. “I thought I’d take your suggestion and pack a bag and head on over to the motel. I really don’t want to have to deal with Amy and Russ, not when things are heating up around here.”

He nodded. “You need directions?”

“How about I drive you to my place? I’ll pack, and then we can go back to the motel.” She’d noticed that he’d driven in with Connolly.

Riley stepped closer and the urge to kiss him overwhelmed her. She was an FBI agent and should be able to control her libido, but this man seemed to cause her circuits to disconnect.

“Can’t leave right now. Something came up that I need to deal with. I’ll give you directions and let Jay know you’re on your way.”

She wanted to shake him and say it would be more fun coming with her, but she understood his need to do what was right. She also was smart enough not to ask what was so urgent. If she had to guess, it had to do with the fallout from that man’s visit. “Okay.”

“Hand me your phone and I’ll put the address in your GPS.” She did as he asked. “It’s only about a fifteen minute drive from your place.”

“Cool.”

He handed back her phone. “Do me a favor and text me when you leave your place?”

“Since you asked so nicely, I will, but should I expect trouble?”

Before he answered, the door behind him opened and Amy and Russ came in. Her skin crawled. If looks could kill, Sarah would be dead.

“Do as Statler asks and you’ll be fine,” he said in a tone so cold she could feel the chill. From the glance he shot Russ, his abrupt attitude change was for his sake.

She was about to step past him when out of the blue Riley stopped her, leaned over, and planted one on her. Wham. It was a toe-curling type of kiss and she would have staggered backward had Riley not pulled her closer. Her moan came out so loud that she bet both Amy and Russ turned around but she didn’t dare look.

She needed to leave, not wanting to have a discussion with Amy—or Russ for that matter.

“See you tonight then,” he said rather loudly. “Bring enough for a few days.” Riley winked then strode off.

Sarah swallowed, not sure what the hell that was about. Had Russ not growled, it might not have occurred to her that the kiss was for his benefit, too. Damn. She had to hand it to Riley. When Amy returned home tomorrow morning, she wouldn’t question why Sarah wasn’t there. The move out would seem natural.

Sarah quickly left the building and rushed to her car. She doubted those two would leave the warehouse to follow her home, but just in case, she kept a keen eye on the rear view mirror.

Once at her place, she didn’t dawdle. This day had been horrific and she needed a relaxing run worse than anything. It would be light for another two hours, so she changed into her running gear and tossed in several work outfits. With her new underwear, she hoped to entice the men into another wild sexual endeavor.

Riley had been skittish at the store, but that didn’t mean she couldn’t change his mind about a little pleasure seeking. On the other hand, would it be fair to him? She doubted she’d be anywhere near those two with her next assignment, so leading him on would be cruel. Jay seemed to want her no matter what, apparently understanding that she had a career with the FBI. Of late, though, her job wasn’t bringing her as much satisfaction as it used to.

Staying around the house much longer was asking for trouble, so she hurried out. Riley had already set her GPS, so she had no problem finding the motel—or rather the dump. She had no idea where Statler was staying, but suffice it to say, it wouldn’t be there.

She parked in front of their room and checked her surroundings before rapping a knuckle on the door. Before she was able to knock a second time, the door opened, and a grinning Jay greeted her. “Well, well. Riley said you’d agreed to stay with us.” He slipped her case from her fingers and placed it near the small table. “You get away okay?”

His concern warmed her. “Yes. Russ and Amy are at work, so I wasn’t followed. Did Riley fill you in about the visit?”

He dragged a hand down his jaw. “Yes. That must have been tough for you.”

“I’m still upset, which is why I really want to go for a run.”

He stepped closer and her inner walls cramped with need. I can’t let him suck me in right now.