Protect Me: Oakville Series:Book Three by Kathy-Jo Reinhart

or why he’s messing with me, but it stops here.
    “No, you look. If you want to be friends…fine, I can do that. If you want to just be neighbors and coworkers, that’s fine, too. Those are the only choices. There can’t and won’t be anything else between us,” I state, thinking that will be the end of it.
    “Are you saying you didn’t feel anything from me being so close to you? You seemed to at least be a little turned on,” he says as he moves closer to me. Knowing I have very little control over myself when it comes to him, I step back. He closes in on me, until my back is against the row of lockers. Putting my hands on his chest to stop him from coming any closer, my mind scrambles for what to say. My damn body is going to contradict any protesting my mouth does. My rapid breathing and dilated pupils probably give away my attraction to him. I’m so glad he has no idea about the wetness he’s causing to pool between my legs.
    “Not for the reason you think. You’re a very attractive man, but of course you already know that.” He shrugs his shoulders and smiles. He’s still too close. His hot breath pulses against my lips with every exhale, hindering my ability to think. Pushing on his chest, I’m able to create some distance between us. “It’s been a really long time since I’ve been with a man. To be completely honest...I’m just horny. At this point, if the wind blows the wrong way, I get turned on. Don’t let it go to your head. I just need to get laid. It’s that simple.” Again, he has that cocky smirk on his face, as if he’s the perfect man to give me what I need. As much as I want him to be, it’s not a good idea. “With us being neighbors and working together, I don’t think you’re the right man for the job.” Slowly, he nods his head. Disappointment is clear on his face, but it’s quickly covered with his cockiness.
    “Yeah, that’s a good point. One time would never be enough for you and seeing me would make it difficult to stay away,” he states. I want to punch him in the junk for being such a cocky ass, but I’m getting what I want, so I’ll let it go. Well…almost.
    “I’m glad you understand. Besides, I already have someone in mind to help me take care of my little problem. So, after tonight, I promise there will be no more feelings coming from me,” I tell him. Quickly, I grab my purse and leave him standing there with his mouth gaping and nostrils flaring. I’ve managed to both shock and piss him off at the same time. I know staying away from him his the right thing to do. He has the power to destroy me completely, and I get the feeling I might hold the power to do the same to him.
     

    M Y MOUTH hangs open in disbelief as I watch her walk away. Did she really just fucking tell me she has someone in mind to take care of her problem? So, in other words, she has someone in mind to fuck the horny out of her system. Before I can control the emotions flooding through me, I’m hurling my fist into the wall. A sharp, stinging pain radiates through my hand and up my arm.
    “FUCK!” I roar in pain. Who is it? She doesn’t know anyone outside of my friends. It can’t be Marcus. He wouldn’t do that to Taryn. That leaves Kyle and Angel. If I were to guess, I’d say it’s Angel. So help me, I’ll kill that motherfucker if he lays a finger on Holly. Holy shit! Am I actually jealous of the fact that someone else will be with her? A strong wave of nausea to hits me. I’ve never been jealous before. Of course I’m attracted to Holly, who wouldn’t be? But that’s all it is. Completely physical. Nothing more.
    “Yeah keep telling yourself that, douchebag. You know you have feelings for her, you just refuse to admit it.” Kyle sits down across from me and nods to the huge fist-shaped hole in the wall. “And you will be paying for that.”
    “Whatever. Take it out of my check and mind your own damn business,” I growl as I get up and make my way to the