Free Davis, Keyonna - Faceless Enemy [Pine Valley 2] (Siren Publishing Classic) by Keyonna Davis Page A

natural underground spring. The clearing floor was covered by thousands of wildflowers in all colors. The place was magical.
    “Wow, Chase, I’m at a loss for words. This place is beautiful.”
    Chase nodded his head and smiled. “I figured you would like this place. This is where I come to get away when I feel like the walls are closing in on me. You can’t help but to relax when you are here.”
    Kerri wiped the tears from her eyes. She was honored that he would share his private, special place with her. Chase lifted her off of the four-wheeler and carried her over to a blanket covered with food that he had set up next to the pond. She hadn’t even noticed the blanket when she was busy admiring the view.
    “You set all of this up for me?” she asked him.
    “Yeah, like I said, I know what it is like to feel like the walls are closing in on you. I could tell by the look in your eyes that you were getting to that point and figured you could use a break. Only my family knows about this spot, and it’s still on our land, so I figured that it was secure enough to bring you. Don’t worry though, I have Gavin and Angel out there guarding us. They are good enough that even I don’t know where they are, but they’re out there, so you can relax and enjoy yourself.”
    Kerri thought the mood was ruined just a little by the fact that they were out there watching, but she wasn’t complaining.
    They ate the food and talked. She told Chase stories of her childhood, and he told her of his. They laughed and lounged on the blanket for what felt like hours. Chase was comfortable to be around, and Kerri loved it. She could be herself with him and not have to worry about if she said too much. He knew about her training and wasn’t intimidated by it. A few of the guys she dated hated the fact that, although she wasn’t necessarily stronger than them, she could still overpower them in a fight. Chase wasn’t one of those guys, and Kerri was grateful.
    All too soon the sun began to set, and Kerri knew that it was time to go back. She didn’t want to go back to the real world and wished they could stay there forever. Chase carried her back to the four-wheeler and placed her in the seat, but didn’t take his arms from around her.
    “I see the look on your face, little bit. Don’t worry. I will bring you back here again. When your leg is better, we can actually swim in the pond and just lay out all day doing nothing.”
    Kerri opened her mouth to respond, but he didn’t give her time. He pressed his lips to hers and took advantage of her open mouth by invading it with his tongue. Kerri closed her lips and sucked on it, drawing a moan from him. They battled for control of the kiss, but Chase eventually won and deepened it. He traced every inch of her mouth and drew back when they both needed to breathe again. Kerri was panting for breath as she watched him with a wicked grin on his face.
    He reached down to adjust himself and grimaced. “If we don’t stop now, Gavin and Angel are going to get a very erotic show.”
    Kerri blushed. She had forgotten all about the guys in the woods watching them. She wasn’t sure if it was Chase or the place that caused her to forget. Looking over at Chase, she had to give him all the credit.
    Chase grimaced again and climbed on. “It’s going to be a very uncomfortable ride back.”
    Keri squirmed in the seat. Didn’t she know it. He may have had to ride with an erection, but she had to ride home with wet panties, and that was no fun either.
    That little time that they spent in the clearing was one of the best days that Kerri had in a long time. She hoped that they would be able to go back soon and be able to enjoy themselves without any guards watching or threats hanging over them.

Chapter 6

    Limping into the barn a few days later, Kerri took a moment for her eyes to adjust to the sudden darkness. She could hear murmurs and rhythmic thumping coming from the back and turned in that direction.