Free Jinn & Toxic by Franny Armstrong Page B

only waited for her chance to escape and find Julie. She knew he watched her carefully. The telepathic link with her twin was closed, and it bothered her like nothing else. They’d had open communication ever since they were young children.
    As soon as she began remembering parts of her childhood, the headache came back full force, sending her to her knees. Tab tried to help her up, but she shoved him away, placing her forehead on the ground to catch her breath.
    “Let me help you, you stubborn fool. I can ease the pain.”
    “Fuck…you. You are a pain.” Her breathless grumble brought silence until a few minutes later when the agony lifted, a white light filling her mind. When she was able, she stood, ready to continue. It surprised her that the episode was so short and opened her eyes, looking for him.
    Tab was leaning against a tree, his arms crossed so that his biceps bulged. It was all she could do to swallow the drool that instantly filled her mouth when she saw him. The narrow waist and wide shoulders were the perfect haven to be held in by those strong arms. Jinn swallowed hard and slowly straightened.
    “I’m ready.”
    “Why do you get headaches like that?”
    She snorted. “Perhaps because some idiot won’t let me go help my sister and tries to control me like a puppet. Are you ready to go, or what?”
    His dark eyebrow lifted, the corners of his sexy lips curling upward as he studied her.
    “The question is, are you?”
    “You always have to have the last word, don’t you, Captain .”
    “Sarcasm won’t get you Brownie points, Sergeant Dennison. Do you need more time to rest?”
    “Ha! As if. Let’s get moving. Man, you’re such a softy.”
    Instead of continuing the journey, he walked toward her as though stalking prey. When he stood inches away, he lifted her chin with his strong fingers forcing her to look up at him. She couldn’t pull away, nor did she want to as she stared into his gorgeous blue eyes, almost forgetting what they were arguing about.
    “Not so soft, soldier. You make me harder than hell. One of these days, you’ll push me too far and find yourself on your back getting what you obviously want.”
    Excitement trickled through her veins as the rebel in her arose. She reached down and boldly cupped his swollen cock in her palm, touching its length through his kakis. “From my viewpoint, it’s you that wants it.”
    Tab grabbed her wrist, pulling her hand away. “Let’s get going. My team is waiting.”
    Jinn snickered as she followed him, pleased that she’d unsettled the man. How much farther do I have to push him to make him lose control and do what he promised? I’m looking forward to it.
    “Careful, soldier. You’re playing with fire. I told you, no silent communication. It isn’t safe.”
    “Shit! Stay out of my head, you jerk!”
    He paused, turning to face her. Jinn’s pulse increased as she stopped close to him, his body heat rising. The tantalizing scent of him caused her pussy to release a wash of moisture that made her squirm, her body trembling as adrenaline flowed freely.
    When his fingers tangled in her hair and he seized her mouth, she nearly whimpered with need and desire. Instead of releasing her, he thrust his tongue deep into the recesses of her mouth, teasing, taunting, and begging for her to return the favor. She did without question, thrilled when he encircled her body with those buff arms and crushed her chest to his. The pleasure built to the point where she was breathless and weak with want, but he let her go just as fast as he’d captured her.
    Overwhelmed with his scent, she sucked in a short breath, unable to breathe for the sight of him. Heat came off his hard body, melting her from within. He’d tasted of sweet water, washing away her thoughts.
    Jinn stared at him, stunned until she noticed the wide grin on his face and amusement in his gaze.
    “You bastard. Don’t touch me again.”
    “Oh, don’t worry, little dragon, I’ll be