Free Seek and Destroy by Allie K. Adams Page A

responses. She had never wanted to show a man more gratitude than she did at that moment. Her skin warmed at the thought as the dampness between her thighs grew.
        He returned with two Mai Tai's. "This should hit the spot." He handed her a drink in a coconut shell with a little umbrella imbedded in the side.
        "Thanks." She accepted and took in a long, cool sip. Ah, heaven. She felt it travel all the way down to her belly and loved every second of it. The alcohol wasn't strong at all. Typical for these touristy spots. She sat back and sipped on it without worrying about the affects. She had enough to think about without alcohol numbing her brain.
        "You know," he continued and casually took a seat on the lounge chair next to hers. "If it's sun you're here for, I know a much better place to sunbathe."
        "Really?"
        "Yep. Very remote. A little cove, actually. No one even knows about it. You just say the right word and I'll take you," he stated and curled his lip into a coy grin, "there."
        Her heart skipped. Did he just threaten her? "Mmmm. Sounds very enticing, but no thanks." NASSD Rule #107: Never get into a situation leaving you alone with your target.
        "Why not? Afraid to take the risk ?"
        Her insides lurched. He'd lost it in the hospital when the director had called him a risk . She closed her eyes and lifted her chin to the sun, ignoring the churning inside her stomach, signaling imminent danger. Run now, you idiot! He's on to you. "I barely know you."
        "Oh, I don't know about that."
        Another dig. Opening her eyes to squints, she turned and looked at him, but he didn't push the issue. His eyes danced in silent mirth, sending her insides into the spins. She loved that smile. Hated that smile.
        "Can't you feel it?" He grabbed her hand and sandwiched it between his. Had she not wanted him to do that very thing at that very moment, she would have pulled back. But to have this man touch her in any way made her skin wash with delicious chills. Her heart rate jumped.
        "Feel what?"
        "The connection?"
        "Between us?" She barely breathed. He felt it, too? She thought only women felt things like that.
        "Oh yeah. I feel like I've known you for at least a year. Like we've met before."
        Her smile faltered. She withdrew her hand. "I like the sun from here just fine, thanks anyway."
        That charming smile could make the most dedicated agent ponder breaking the rules. He arched his brow. "Are you sure?"
        "Yes."
        "Why are you here then?"
        Her heart smacked up against the roof of her mouth.
        "If not for the sun, I mean."
        "Oh." She thought about her answer. If she lied, told him she had a long lost sister in Maui she'd come to visit, he'd never buy it. She'd always been a terrible liar. She could tell the truth and have him throw his drink in her face. Knowing she'd never convince him of the sister story, she decided to come clean. Sort of.
        "I've never been to Maui. I came-" to take you back . "To enjoy the scenery." Not entirely a lie, she told herself, as she eyed him, definitely enjoying the view.
        He gave her a lazy smile. "See anything you like?"
        "Maybe." Lowering her eyes to her drink, she felt her cheeks burn.
        "McKoy?"
        "Hmm?" She pulled her gaze up and realized what he said a second too late. His expression hardened. Oh crap. Charis sat up and almost spilled her drink down the front of her. "How did you-"
        David reached down and snagged her drink from her. "Careful with that. These babies are twelve bucks a pop. I'm on a fixed income now. The pittance NASSD paid me to get lost is a joke." He took a long pull off his after setting hers down next to her. "I spotted you at the beginning of the week and wondered when you'd finally approach me. When I saw you in your... Uh..." he drawled and slowly traced her skin with his