Constant Craving [Rapture Island 2] (Siren Publishing Everlasting Classic) Read Online Free PDF Page A

with you. You want a woman you can dominate.”
    Stopping, she turned to face him fully. “You intrigue me, Gabriel. You’re handsome and charming and I’m sure you have no shortage of women. But, like I said, I’m not interested.”
    Surprised that she didn’t choke on the lie, she averted her gaze, glancing at Gabriel out of the corner of her eye to see if he believed her.
    Gabriel didn’t seem the least bit offended—or surprised.
    Nothing she ever said or did seemed to surprise Gabriel.
    Damn, she hated being predictable .
    Inclining his head, he released her, clearly not believing her. “I won’t push you into anything, honey, if that’s what you’re worried about.”
    Running a fingertip over her shoulder, he smiled. “Don’t worry, Kelsey. Nothing will happen between us that you don’t want to happen.”
    Sharply aware of his gaze on her breasts, she fought not to cover herself. “That sounds ominous.”
    A dark brow went up. “Not at all. You need a vacation. I want you to relax and enjoy yourself this week. I’m not going to do anything to ruin it for you.”
    A laugh escaped before she could prevent it, shocking her. “Are you kidding? I can’t even go to dinner unless you’re with me. If I’m seen alone, one of the guards will just take me back to your room. Stupid bracelet.”
    Lifting her arm, she grimaced at the silver band they’d put on her when she’d checked in, a band that had Gabriel’s name on it. “It feels like a brand. And these outfits! I can’t believe men actually get women to come here.”
    Gabriel grinned. “You came here with me, didn’t you?”
    She glared at him, finding it harder and harder to hold back her amusement. “I came here for my best friend’s wedding. You just somehow managed to convince Nick and Steve to make sure I had to stay with you the entire time.”
    A faint smile curled his lips. “Rules of the island, darling. You knew that before we left.”
    “Yes, I knew. I also knew there wouldn’t be any way to come here without agreeing to the terms—and stop calling me that.”
    It gave her a warm feeling inside, one that she could get used to far too easily—and miss a great deal when this week was over.
    Taking her hand, he began to stroll farther down the beach. “Nevertheless, you did agree to the terms, and we have a week together.”
    Blowing out a breath, she hid a smile. “I haven’t had a vacation in years, and it seems this is the only chance I’ll have to take one. I just don’t want to spend it fighting off advances.”
    Gabriel’s smile, pure sin, sent another wave of longing through her, making her pussy clench with the need to be filled. “Kelsey, when I take you, you won’t be fighting off anything. In fact, I can promise you, I won’t take you until you beg for it.”
    Lifting her chin, she met his gaze squarely. “Well, that will never happen.”
    Hell, she was close to begging now .
    “Then you don’t have anything to worry about, do you?”
    Not trusting his tone or the knowing look in his eyes, Kelsey eyed him warily. “Good. I want a vacation, and some time to think about some things.”
    She wanted to sleep, read, and lie on the beach and forget about employee schedules and rising prices. She’d built a good business, but a lot of people had started cutting back on take-out coffee, and her business had taken a hit.
    None of that would have mattered to her, though, if her heart had been in it.
    She was seriously considering Gina’s offer. She wanted some time to think about it, and getting away for a week seemed like a good time to do it.
    The business had served its purpose, but the restlessness inside her to do something else couldn’t be ignored.
    Meeting Gabriel had only made it worse.
    At least she could enjoy Gabriel’s company while she figured out what she wanted to do.
    A sudden breeze lifted her skirt, blowing over her bottom and mound before she could gather the material and press it against her