Page 99 of Sin With Me

“What are we going to do about Cortez? And don’t tell me that I can’t do anything. I won’t acceptthat.”

Before came to my room, I promised myself I’d never do anything to hurt her again, and that included placing her in unnecessary danger. I’d never let Cortez anywhere near her. We were soul mates. We were meant to be, and I wanted her to keep that vulnerability. I didn’t want any asshole stealing it. Knowing Kate the way I thought I did, she wouldn’t rest until both she and her mother were safe. Well, that job belonged to me now. I just needed time to plan out my nextmove.

“All right. But can you give me a couple of days before we form a plan? I’m just waiting for information that mayhelp.”

“A couple ofdays?”

“Yes, and I promise you will not be bored. My mother invited us to dinner.”

She dragged her fingers down my chest, reviving my arousal. “I was hoping you could occupy my time a little differently than a dinner with your mother.”

“I’m a multitasking kind of man. I’m sure I can accommodate that request.” I placed a quick smooch on her lips. It would be difficult not to have her in my arms 24/7 for the next month or so, because as much I as I could multitask, I was also a hands-on kind of man, and I wanted to have my hands on her as often as I could.

“I’m surprised she did, after I stormed off likethat.”

“Are you kidding me? I think she may love you more than she lovesme.”

“Did you promise her to make it up tome?”

I pulled her close and couldn’t help but chuckle. Maybe I’d underestimated her detective abilities after all. My mother gave me grief like no one else. She made me understand that circumstances paved our futures. She made me understand that the root of my anger wasn’t Kate, but Aaron Cortez.

“Maybe, but even if, she didn’t have to ask. I can’t stand having you upset with me, Kate.”

She grinned. “Do I look upset toyou?”

“Actually, you look very happy.”

“Cameron? Am I going to meet your other brothers?”

“Most likely.”

I felt a tremble travel along herskin.

“What’s the matter?”

“My brother’s coffin was empty?” she asked, and I could already see where she was going withthis.

“Kate, let’s not worry about it tonight.” I grabbed a towel and wrapped it aroundher.

“You said there was a note, didn’t you? Benjamin Cortez signedit.”

“Benjamin Cortez died in ’84.”

“The year I was born. What a coincidence,” she said with sarcasm. “Do you think Mikey is still alive?”

“The odds are in your brother’s favor.”

She smiled.

“Look, Kate, I know it may be difficult for you to let that head of yours rest a little, with all that’s happened, but you need to rest. We don’t know what’s ahead of us with Cortez, and I don’t want to make a mistake. Aaron doesn’t tolerate mistakes, but he does use them to his advantage. They alldo.”

“All right. Two days?” she asked.

“Not more than three.” But after I saw the frown on her forehead, I corrected. “Okay, two. But you gotta stop doing that thing with your face that looks like you’re upset. I can’t standit.”

“I know.” She grinned.

“You’re going to be trouble in my life, aren’tyou?”

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