Free A SEAL's Seduction (Alpha SEALs Book 4) by Makenna Jameison Page A

what Mike would call her in a situation like that.  Sweetheart?  Baby?  Something else entirely?
    Lexi nodded, her violet eyes watery.
    “I called Christopher, and he’s on his way back right now,” Mike continued.  “I’ll drive you both back to his apartment.”
    “But that guy—”
    “Wasn’t the kidnapper,” Mike finished.  “I know you’re frightened, but that wasn’t him.”
    “Are you okay to leave?” Kenley asked.  “Let’s forget the restaurant.  We’ll pick up some food on the way home.”
    “Yeah.  I just want to get out of here.”
    Mike put his arm around Lexi’s shoulders and guided her to the front door, glancing back over his shoulder to make sure Kenley was with them.  Her heart pounded furiously as his blue gaze met hers.  He hadn’t bothered to shave this morning, and the scruff on his jaw made him look harder than ever.  Not to mention hotter than hell.
    Kenley had to admit that she liked how he controlled the situation.  He’d come to get them, helped Lexi, made sure Kenley was taken care of as well.  She still had no idea why Christopher hadn’t rushed over himself, even if he had been putting boxes in storage, but she could respect the fact that his SEAL team looked out for one another.  It hadn’t even been a question if Mike would come help them—he’d just immediately said he’d be there, and he was.
    They exited the store, and once on the sidewalk, Kenley gestured the other way.  “I parked down there.”
    “I’ll drive us all back together,” Mike said.  “I can drop you at your car later on.”
    “Oh, I can just—”
    Mike nailed her with a gaze, tilting his head toward Lexi, who still looked really shaken up.  Maybe it would be best if she rode with them.  It would probably help calm Lexi down.  But that meant she’d have to be alone in the car with Mike later on.  Hopefully World War III wouldn’t erupt when they were left alone together.  Still, he was being nothing but a perfect gentleman right now.
    “Yeah, let’s do it,” she agreed.
    They walked down the block to Mike’s large black SUV, and Mike helped Lexi into the passenger seat.  Kenley watched as he fastened her seatbelt, and she felt a sudden surge of warmth wash over her.  As aggressive as Mike and the rest of those guys were, they also seemed to have a caring side.  A need to protect and care for others.  Mike had rushed over here at a moment’s notice to help her and Lexi.  How could she begrudge someone as selfless as that?
    “She probably needs some food,” Kenley said as Mike shut the door.
    “Agreed.  We’ll pick up something on the way back.”
    “All right.”  She turned to get into the backseat of the SUV, and Mike’s large hand came to a rest on the small of her back, guiding her.  His searing touch burned into her skin like a bolt of lightning and sent heat and awareness surging through her body.  Even when he removed his hand to open the door for her, she felt the imprint of it there, like he’d marked her.
    She climbed in and tucked her legs into the back of the vehicle but didn’t miss the flash of interest in Mike’s eyes as she glanced up at him.  He simply nodded and shut the door, but the expression on his face sent lust and longing racing through her system.  Maybe he had simply been trying to do the right thing all those weeks ago when he’d scared her out of her mind.  Maybe .  Still.  They’d go back to the apartment, he’d give her a ride to get her car, and that would be that.  No sense on dwelling on these crazy feelings she was suddenly having.  Or imagining part two of their kiss at the pool.
    “Where was this guy anyway?” he asked as he climbed into the driver’s seat.
    “That SUV right over there,” Kenley said, pointing across the street.
    Mike gripped the steering wheel, his gaze focused on the black SUV just down the block.  His spicy scent filled the interior of the vehicle, and Kenley nervously