Free Spellbound in His Arms by Angel Sefer Page A

bottom of this.
    He took another look around, trying to find something to
place in front of the broken window in order to block the opening. Nothing
seemed to fit the bill except the bookcases, but he knew they were too heavy to
move by himself. He walked out into the corridor and decided to use the
grandfather’s clock that was placed against the wall right outside the study.
It was big enough and at the same time, easier to move. He moved the clock in
front of the broken window. It would have to do for tonight, he thought. Besides, if someone tried to move it, it would probably make enough noise to
be heard.
    He walked back to the corridor and, just to be on the
safe side, locked the door to the study behind him. Then he picked up his small
backpack he’d dropped by the front entrance when he stormed into the mansion
earlier and went upstairs. He picked the room opposite Jackie’s and left the
door open, so that he could watch the door to her room. He lay down on the bed
without taking his clothes off. Taking out his gun, he placed it on the pillow
next to him.
    Now all he had to do was wait .
    However, he realized soon enough it wasn’t going to be easy.
Wild thoughts whirled around in his mind, as her lovely face and heavenly
curves kept haunting him, driving his senses insane. Thinking of the passion he
had seen in her seductive eyes and the trembling of her inviting lips, he felt
every muscle in his body tighten and a hot wave of passion threatened to
consume him. He wanted her…he wanted her so much it hurt. He longed to take her
in his arms and conquer her lips with his. And she wanted him too. He could
sense it; he could see it in her eyes every time she looked at him. Then again,
she didn’t want to admit it. Maybe it was pride, maybe it was fear. Whatever it
was though, it couldn’t change the fact that the feelings were there and they
would have to address them sooner or later.
     

Chapter Six
     
    It was a long night and Jackie didn’t get
much sleep. Mixed emotions of fear and desire tormented her. She jumped at every little noise and held her breath, watching the
windows and the door.
    And as if this wasn’t enough, Michael’s face haunted her
with eyes filled with passion and desire. She felt his lips hot and demanding
conquering her mouth, sending heat waves throughout her body. Oh, how she
longed to hide in his strong arms.
    With the first light of dawn, Jackie jumped out of bed
and pulled the curtains back, carefully examining outside. It was worse than
she’d expected. The storm had destroyed the magnificently maintained yard and
she felt sad seeing the ruined bushes and toppled trees.
    Then she thought about Michael again and decided to
hurry up and call the attorney. After that Michael would have no reason for
staying around.
    And then what ?
    She would be left out here all by herself, prey to whoever
was hiding in the woods watching this place.
    A shiver raced up her spine. She hurried to the ensuite
bathroom, trying to push these thoughts out of her mind. One thing at a time ,
she decided. She would take care of Michael first and then examine the folders.
Maybe she would be able to find what she was looking for and be out of the
house by nightfall.
    This thought made her feel a little better, and by the
time she walked downstairs, she looked relaxed and more confident than she
actually felt.
    ***
    Michael was in the kitchen.
    Watching her come in, he couldn’t help but admire her uncompromising
posture. She had been through so much the last few days but still looked
confident and ready to confront the whole world. He was mesmerized by this
fearless woman and wished they didn’t have to be on opposite sides.
    No matter what though, he had to admit she was the most
magnificent, most breathtaking opponent, he ever had to face.
    “Good morning,” she said simply, avoiding looking at
him.
    “Good morning. How are you feeling today?”
    “I’m fine.”
    “How is your head?
    “I told you,