Free Race to Destiny 4 by Jana Leigh

come with us,” Mia said urgently.  They could see her breathing beginning to change and Eric took her hand in his. She knew this was gonna suck, damn it, her past month was catching up to her again .  The thought of any of them being caught by Roarke was scary.  He would torture them, just like he had her.  The thing that sucked was that Roarke never asked her a fucking question other than who she had talked to.  Freak , but she would not let that happen to her men.  She owed them that much for all the help they were giving her.  Shit , she thought and looked at the guys, she would worry about thinking of them as hers later when they were safe.
    "Mia, look at me ,” Eric commanded.  "Breathe slowly.  Do not lose it on us now.  We need you to be strong."  She wanted to roll her eyes but she couldn’t right then.  They mistook her worry for fear, when it was determination and anger.  Mia would kill anyone who tried to hurt them.
    Striker took her other hand.  "Mia, I am going to get the car and put it on the ferry last, so we will be first off.  I promise I will be on the ferry ,” he said calmly.
    Mia was trying to slow her breathing and when Striker spoke to her, she sighed.  "Oh, okay, good.  Okay.  I can do this.   And just so you know, I am not scared, I am pissed, there is a difference and one you all should get used to.  I am no one’s doormat, and will never let myself become one again."
    Striker leaned over and kissed her.  He couldn't stop himself, his mate was so beautiful.  Even in a tizzy, she was worried for them.  It endeared her to him on a deep level.  He knew she was a strong woman but this just reaffirmed it.  The spark of anger and power she had shown made him hard, twisted he realized, but it was what it was.  He plundered her mouth, taking possession and showing her his emotions.  She kissed him back with fervor, pressing her upper body against his.  He picked her up without breaking the kiss and set her upon his lap.
    Her moan as his arms wrapped around her set his body on fire and she followed by putting hers around his neck.  He felt Eric's elation through their link at Mia's response to his kiss.  Suddenly, Mia pulled back from the kiss and while he wanted to keep her close, he let her go.  She sat back and looked at both men with desire in her eyes.  She closed her eyes and took a few deep breaths.
    "We need to go.  It is not safe here for us,” Mia whispered.
    Eric stood and took her hand to help her up.  "Come then. ”  He looked at Striker.  "We will see you aboard."
    Striker nodded and smiled at Mia.  "No worries, love.  See you soon."
    "See that you do,” Mia said in a firm voice.  “Or I will kick that perfect ass.”
    He had to bite back a grin as he inclined his head in acknowledgement.  He watched as Eric led Mia on board the ferry and then he turned to head to the car.  The entire time his senses kept check of the men in the car, making sure they stayed put.  It seemed the ferry had sold out and the men weren't able to get on so once Striker had parked the car on the ferry, he sought out the captain.  Using his powers as a vampire, he suggested they leave a bit early and shove off from the dock.  The captain, as other humans, was susceptible to his suggestion.
    As the ferry left the dock early, the men in the car jumped out and ran to the end of the dock.  Striker stood on back and watched them pace furiously back and forth.  He knew that more men would await them in France and that worried him.  They had gotten away this time, but would they survive the next?
    With that question on his mind, he turned and headed toward the bow of the ferry to search out his mates.  He wanted them all together to face what was to come.

Chapter Ten
     
     
    Mia found herself once again on the blanket in the field with Eric and Striker.  They were feeding her bits of fruit and cheeses, touching her with every pass.  A caress on the cheek, a brush of