Eden's Sin (17 page)
Authors: Jennifer Jakes
Her sudden movement frightened her already nervous horse, and the animal reared up, squealing, and the buggy started to rock.
“Look out!” Buck roared.
The woman didn’t move away. Instead, she dove into the compartment. Did she not realize the danger?
He leapt off his horse, swearing. In a few long strides, he’d reached her, snaked an arm around her middle and hauled her out of the death trap.
She twisted around, yowling and scratching like an enraged cat. “Let me go!”
Pain blistered his cheekbone. He jerked back, surprised as hell. Good God, was she a lunatic? Holding her tight, he backed away from the buggy. She struck at him with her claws. He swatted her hands away from his face. “Stop that, I just want to—”
She bit his finger.
"Blazes!" He grabbed a flailing arm and pinned her against him. Splaying his fingers over the side of her head, he smashed her cheek against his chest to prevent her from biting him again. Furious screams became muffled growls.
Her booted feet dangled above the ground. She tried to kick him. Thank God her skirts got in the way, or she would’ve hammered his shins.
Buck’s anger boiled up. He checked his temper. She was no bigger than a minute. Even if her crazed state gave her strength, he was far stronger and could break her without meaning to. "Stop fighting me, you moony woman. I don't want to hurt you."
As he adjusted his hold on her, the hood of her cloak fell back. His fingers slid through a silken mass of hair, making him aware of the woman he held—her soft breasts, flaring hips and delicate fragrance, like wildflowers. Primitive heat coursed through him, his body responding before his brain could catch up.
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Dedication
Thanks to Elisabeth and Jacqui for this exciting adventure! Thanks to
Lani, best sprint partner
ever
—without your encouragement I would never have finished this story! Hug
s
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Other Books By Jennifer Jakes
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