"Yeah. I can't believe I slept the entire way." She turns her head, planting a kiss on my arm.
"I didn't let you sleep much last night," I murmur, shooting her an unrepentant smirk. "You kept moaning in your sleep like you needed my cock. I had to take care of you."
She smiles mischievously. "I was having the best dreams about this really hot guy."
My hand tightens on her neck and I narrow my eyes at her. "That really hot guy better have been me or I'll spank your ass."
"Promises, promises."
"Mila."
"Roman." She bats those fucking lashes at me.
I shake my head, chuckling as I take the Tampa Avenue exit and head toward the house. "Fuck, I missed you."
"I missed you too." Her face softens, happiness shining in her eyes. "And for the record, you're the only really hot guy I ever dream about. You're the only one I want to dream about. Well, you and Theo James."
"Who the fuck is Theo James?" I growl.
She laughs softly. "The guy from that movie about the apocalypse. You know, the one with Forest Whitaker?"
"Pretty sure you slept through that movie, Mila," I remind her.
She shrugs a shoulder, grinning at me.
I shake my head and turn my eyes to the road.
"He is hot though," she mumbles after a minute.
"Keep it up and I will spank you," I warn her though I can't help smiling. She loves fucking with me. I'll never admit it, but I love it too. She's so playful and sweet. Knowing she's happy makes me feel like a king. She brings so much laughter into my life. I never knew it was missing until I claimed her. Never realized how fucking lonely I was until she was in my heart and consuming every thought in my head.
"I don't think your threat is very effective," she says after a minute, squirming around in her seat. "Now I want to keep being mouthy so you spank me. I love it when you're rough with me."
"Jesus," I groan, my cock pressing insistently against my zipper.
"Do we get to christen the new house?" she asks, reaching across the console to palm my cock.
"Fuck yeah, we do." I buck my hips into her hand, trying to get closer to her.
She squeezes me through my jeans, and I damn near run the stop sign at Vanalden and Casa.
"Fuck," I grunt, slamming on the brakes at the last moment. The hard stop throws Mila forward before her seatbelt locks, pushing her back against the seat. Her hand slips off my cock, landing against my thigh.
"You okay?" I ask, putting a hand on her belly as a bolt of panic lances through me. I run my hand across her bump, trying to make sure she and the baby are both okay. I exhale a sharp breath when I don't find anything wrong and grab her hand, bringing it to my lips. "Christ. You gotta keep your hands off me in the car, baby. Don't want anything happening to you or our girl."
"I'm okay," she promises, placing her hand against my jaw. "The baby is okay. Nothing is going to happen to us just because we're in Los Angeles again, okay?"
I jerk my chin in a nod, though I'm still fucking worried about it. I still have nightmares about the shit that happened last time I brought her here. It was, literally, my worst goddamn nightmare come true.
"I'll do whatever it takes to make this easier for you," she promises me in that sweet voice of hers. "Just remember I'm your warrior and I'm going to be okay."
"Yeah, you are," I say, my voice thick. "I won't let anything happen to you this time, Mila. I promise you that."
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Acknowledgements
I've been waiting years to write Michael and January's story, and I am so glad that I finally got the opportunity to do so. It's been rattling around in my brain for so long I thought I knew it by heart. Michael and January still managed to surprise me.
Thank you to my Beta Team for your invaluable assistance with this one. Thank you also to my Launch Team and my Review Team for your enthusiasm and support as well! You guys never cease to amaze me.
I would like to express my undying gratitude to Jessalyn Jameson, Melanie Moreland, and Jeanne McDonald for their friendship and support. I love you and am honored to have you in my corner. Bex Mason, thank you for all of your help.
A huge thank you to everyone who helped this story take shape. Anita Williams, Paige Schoff, Jennie Ashby, Mary Merritt, Lisa Michel, and Mateo Schulist thank you for your input! As always, I value it so much.
Thank you to my husband for being my happy place. I love you so much.
Finally, thank you to YOU for giving this one a chance. I love you!
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A Warrior for Her Series
Fight for You (Michael Kincaid's story)
Kill for You (Octavio Hernandez's story – coming in February, 2020)
Bleed for You (Declan Carter's story – coming in 2020)
Die for You (Luke Santiago's story – coming in 2020)
Drown for You (Evan Arias' story – coming soon)
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All Over You (A standalone sister novel)
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Devour Me (Part One)
Destroy Me (Part Two – April 2019)
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Deny Me (Parts 1-3 and Bonus Content)
Desire Me (Part Four – December 2019)
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About the Author
Ayden K. Morgen is the Amazon Bestselling author of the Ragnarök Prophesies series. She lives in the heart of Arkansas with her childhood sweetheart/husband of fifteen years, and their furry minions. When not writing, she spends her time hiking, reading, volunteering, causing mischief, and building a Spork army.
She graduated summa cum laude with her Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice and Forensic Psychology in 2009 before going on to complete her graduate degree in CJ and Law. She puts her education to use as a 911 Dispatch Supervisor, where she's responsible for leading a team of dispatchers as they watch over police, EMS, and firefighters for her county.
Her books feature law enforcement officers, the women who love them, and the difficult cases that drive them.
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