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the humor and perpetual
satisfaction that normally graced his face disappear within moments. His black
eyes focused on a spot directly behind me and he crouched almost predator-like.
    I was frozen even
as he jerked me behind him, letting those rough but gentle hands stop me from
falling to the ground. The sudden movement sent my vision spinning, landing
squarely on a strikingly familiar silhouette that stood next to one of the
large pine trees that lined the parking lot. Husky blue eyes cast nothing but
cold fury as they tracked across us, giving me the same predatory feel as
Jonathon was. I couldn't see the tick in his jaw but I knew it would be there.
The cool evening breeze was stifling with barely contained anger. Thunder
boomed like a drum in the distance, warning of an impending storm. That
explained the rain that was so evident on Jonathon earlier. I still felt frozen
in place while a silent battle brewed all around me. Jonathon kept his stance
in front of me; protecting me from danger though I wasn't sure what that danger
was. His attention perfectly split, letting the other man know that I was off
limits. This time when the thunder cracked and lightning flew across the sky, a
gust of wind made Jonathon's hair whip around his face, scattering his wild
scent through the sky. The storm had increased its pace.
    As if moving with
the storm, Sebastian now stood within arm’s reach. His sky blue eyes, still
intent on Jonathon, glowed with rage. The fact that he only wore a pair of
jeans with his hair still woven into a braid down his back did not escape my
assessment. The return of rain slid down the planes of his chest and I fought the
urge to follow them with my fingers; I wanted to find out where they led me.
Trees began to sway and I could hear the waves crashing harder into the shore.
The final rays of day had escaped past the horizon and dark swirling clouds
welcomed night. The only light that remained was the soft glow from the town's
shops that were still closing down for the day. The storm was practically upon
us. Neither man seemed to pay the storm the respect that it deserved, still
completely consumed with each other. Something whispered inside of me, letting
me know that staying here was a bad idea. I shook myself, releasing the spell
that seemed to be the two men before me. I knew without a doubt that I had to
go. Nothing good would come from still being here when the storm let loose its
wrath. The winds whipped harder, and the rain came with more purpose. I was not
part of this fight. Whatever was going on here started long before I had
arrived.
    So with the
decision made I turned towards the Inn. A low primal sound that I had only ever
heard come from an animal broke through the sounds of rain and wind, breaking
the silence of the two men. I spun around, glaring at Jonathon with such
vehemence that all sound died in his throat. Rain drops pelted my face making
it hard to see but his anger was clear. I couldn't let him win. His demanding
stare matched mine. He still hadn't learned; I was not his. Instead of heeding
the blatant warning, I cut off his glare and headed towards the Inn. They could
work it out without me no matter what he thought. I was thankful when he let me
go with no more little displays of masculinity; Alexis two, Jonathon one. This
time the score didn't do anything to brighten my mood.
    As I walked back
to the Inn I let out a half scream, half growl of my own into the night. The
edge of the storm pelted me with its rain drops growing weaker the farther I
got from the cafe. Finally, when the Inn was only steps away, the cool crisp
air greeted me like a long lost friend. The air still tasted of rain and salt and
somehow I could feel the energy that hummed within it. I let some of the
tension that had built up escape with each breath in the night sky. I passed my
Beetle giving her a pat on the hood.
    "Tomorrow
I'll take you for a drive." I felt almost normal as I met Linda in the
lobby but the