Free Race to Destiny 4 by Jana Leigh Page B

the bathrooms as Mia tried to shake off her dream.  It had felt so real.  She had loved the feeling of their hands on her, but when she was awake, she still felt Roarke's hands clawing at her.  Hurting her. She tried to shake it off and stumbled as she walked— the muther fucker needed to get out of her head.   She realized right when she woke up she was most vulnerable.  It was when his torture seeped into her thoughts before she fully became aware.  Eric caught her up in his arms.
    "You alright? ” he asked with concern in his eyes.
    She gasped, trying to get her breath back.  "I'm fine.  I just tripped."   She refused to show the weakness right now, she was not going to be a hindrance when her men needed her most.  Damn it, there she went again thinking about them being her men.   What the fuck, she was getting sick of fighting that.  She dreamed about both of them, she was attracted to both of them, and she wanted both of them.  Fuck the insecurities about shit she couldn’t change, and she shored herself up.  She was woman enough to handle them , she thought and smiled.
    Eric knew there was more to it and as he opened his mouth to ask her about it, he saw the desperation in her eyes.  He knew then she didn't want to talk about it and said, "Be careful.  You are my precious cargo. ”  He saw the relief in her face as his words sunk in.
    "I will.  Sorry ,” she said as they came up to the door to the ladies room.  "Be right back.”  She quickly disappeared through the door and he posted himself to the side to wait.
    Mia quickly used the facilities and then splashed cold water on her face.  The dream had really been hot.  She knew those two men were special but since she wasn’t like them, she wasn’t aware of mates and what was meant to be.  Mia wanted to call Cami and ask her a question at that moment, she wondered if she was their mate
    She dried off her face and then went out to join Eric again.  As she stepped out of the bathroom, she glanced around , scanning the area around her.  She didn’t see anyone that seemed off to her and she also didn't see Striker.  Where was he?  It didn't take that long to grab drinks from the car.  The ferry wasn't that large.  She felt Eric come up to stand at her side and she turned to smile at him.  He returned her smile and then pointed to the head of the ferry, indicating he wanted to take her there.
    She headed toward the bow and saw several children looking over the railings.  Curiosity won out and she walked over to lean over the railing like the kids to see what they did.  As she leaned over, she saw a large pod of dolphin s swimming with the ferry, jumping in and out of the water.  The adults seemed to be surrounding the babies and juveniles, allowing them to jump back and forth.  She giggled in delight along with the children around her as they all watched the dolphin antics.
    As she stood completely mesmerized by the aquatic mammals, she was startled as a pair of strong arms suddenly surrounded her.  Then Striker's deep voice whispered in her ear, "I hear you were dreaming of us earlier.  Care to share?"
    She shivered as she glanced sideways at Eric who had a serious look on his face as he watched her with eyes full of desire.  She blushed knowing he must have known what she was dreaming about and told Striker.  Now she was embarrassed.  She chose to keep quiet and continue to watch the dolphins instead.
    "Tsk, tsk.  Not sharing?”  He chuckled in her ear.  "I will let you slide now, but fear not, sweet, we will talk later when we are alone.  Maybe if you ask nicely, Eric and I can make your dream come to life."
    She stiffened in his arms for a moment over the shock of what he was saying to her, and then sagged against him as she heard the last of what he said.  She all but melted into his body as she closed her eyes, desire swamping her body.  His arms tightened around her.
    "You like that idea?” his voice whispered.