All Chapters of Enemy Mine (Unseen Enemy 3): Chapter 11 - Chapter 20

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Chapter Eleven

“It’s OK, baby,” he said quietly. “No rush. Let’s just sit here together, OK?”Jenny glanced up at him now, saw that those amazing gray eyes were watching her steadily. He smiled.“OK,” she said.“This is good for now,” he said. “Just sit next to me, just relax.”She nodded, and her heart slowed down a bit. She cast around for something to focus on besides his huge, strong body so close to her own.“So, tell me about work,” she said. “Just… talk to me.”“Sure,” he said easily. “This next week is going to be busy, I think. King’s been away for most of the break, and I’ve been away, so I’d lay money that things are behind.”“The guys fool around when you and King are gone?”He shrugged. “Kind of. Mostly they just go for lots of smoke breaks and ride around on their bikes.”“They ride motorcycles in the dead of winter?” she said.“Hell, yeah.” He grinned. “Bikers ride all year-round, and some of those boys are hardcore.”She paused. “Can I ask about King?”“Sure. What do you want to know

Chapter Twelve

“So you said yes to helping Jenny,” Jim said. “Why did you? What made up your mind?”Because when the woman that you love asks you for something, and it’s within your power, you fucking do it. The end.Chris shrugged. “I just realized that if Jenny trusts me enough to do this, I have to come through, you know? I can’t imagine what it took for her to ask me for help, and I can’t just turn my back on that kind of courage. If she’s ready to take back her life, and start to get past whatever happened to her, then I’ll fight with her.” He looked at the guys. “I’d never leave any of you exposed and alone in a firefight, and I’m not leaving her out there unprotected and vulnerable. I’ve got her covered.”Dean looked at Chris, remembering what it had been like to know that Chris was in his unit, under Dean’s command. The man had been nothing short of the quintessential Ranger: tough, focused and fiercely physical. But more than that, Chris had been solid, steady, dependable. When Dean had had

Chapter Thirteen

“So Chris said yes.” Olivia Jameson brushed her long auburn hair back from her beautiful face. “And he’s moving in here tomorrow?”“Yeah,” Jenny said as she poured Kat another glass of wine. “Into the guest room.”“For now,” Emma piped up.“Yes.” Jenny flushed. “For now.”The other women looked at her, then at each other.“What?” Jenny asked.“Well,” Olivia said slowly. “I think it’s great what you and Chris are trying to do… but I can’t help but worry a bit. And I mean for both of you.”“I know,” Jenny said. “It’s – it’s rough. And in a strange way, I almost feel like it’s going to be harder on him.”Kat choked on her wine. “On him? Why?”“Because he’s going to be doing things with no idea at all what my reaction’s going to be.” Jenny fidgeted with a dessert spoon. “He knows that I’m going to panic sometimes, and he’s going to have to deal with it somehow. And he’s going to think that he caused my freak-out, and he will have, but not really. I think it’ll be hard for him to see the d

Chapter Fourteen

The next morning, Chris pulled up in front of Jenny’s house. He climbed out, grabbed his bags from the back seat. He straightened up, saw Mrs. Patterson in her window, avidly watching him. He waved at her, and she actually waved back this time.Huh. Maybe she’s welcoming me to the neighborhood?Jenny had been sitting in her living room for hours, watching for him. She had woken up at five o’clock, scared to death at the idea that in about four hours, a man was moving into her home. A huge, strong man, a man who had been trained as a Ranger, a dangerous, violent man. A man who also just happened to be the only man in six years who didn’t terrify her.She’d changed her mind a hundred times that morning. She thought about calling Chris, telling him thank you but let’s just forget the whole thing. Then she reminded herself that if she didn’t do this with him, then she wasn’t going to do it at all. Then she almost backed out again, before talking herself into it again. Back and forth, for

Chapter Fifteen

“You sure? You feel ready?”“No.” She shook her head. “But that’s the thing: I’ll never feel ready. I have to just jump in and push all the lines and just hang on if it gets bad.”He leaned back. “And what do I do if it gets bad? If you panic?”“Don’t let go.”Chris paused. “What?” He ran his huge hands through his hair. “Shouldn’t I let you go if you’re scared?”“No. Hang on to me, OK? If you let me go, I’ll just run upstairs and hide in my bedroom and never come out. You need to… to keep me here. I need to face it and get through it.”“Jenny.” He was pale. “I’m not going to hold you down if you’re panicking. I’m not going to force you to stay where you’re scared to be.”“It won’t be like that. The best way to retrain me that men are safe is for you to comfort me and make me feel secure when I’m afraid… you need to show me that a man’s touch can soothe.” She held his eyes. “Can you do that?”He swallowed hard, and then nodded.“OK.” She moved a bit closer. “So, let’s try.”He placed

Chapter Sixteen

Emma reached for Dean’s zipper, tugging it down. She was breathing fast and hard, her whole body drenched with desire for him. She pulled his jeans and boxers off, threw them on the bedroom floor. He groaned as her fingers wrapped around his erection, stroking up and down, feeling his incredible length and hardness.“Emma.” His voice was a warning growl. “Yes, Dean?”“Stop teasing me, angel.”“But why?” She lowered her head, held his green eyes. “I love teasing you.”His hips came right off the bed as her sweet, hot mouth closed over his cock. Dean watched as his length disappeared into her mouth and he held her head, trying to fight the rising wave of climax. She slid down and back up, swirling her tongue around him at the tip and the base, and Dean jerked under her. She loved having this strong man totally under her control, and she sucked harder, knowing what he liked.Dean couldn’t stop himself now and he began to raise and lower his hips, silently begging for her to take his thr

Chapter Seventeen

He came back to her now, climbed into her bed. He took her in his large arms, tucked her head under his chin. She ran her fingers over his chest, following the line of blond hair across his defined pecs and abs. He kissed her fingertips, held them against his chest. She felt his steady heartbeat and smiled.“So,” Dean said. “You want to order in tonight?”“Sure.” Emma kissed his chest. “Restaurants require so many clothes.”“Yeah. Annoying.”They kissed again, then Dean rolled away. “I need a quick shower. You want to join me?”“But of course. Just let me open the wine, OK? Let it breathe.”“OK, angel. Meet me in the shower. I’ll be the naked guy.”She laughed and got out of bed too. She pulled on her bathrobe and padded down the hallway to her spacious living room. She found the white wine, opened it up, set it on the counter. That was when she saw that the mail had arrived; it sat on the carpet just inside her apartment door, and she bent over to pick it up. She idly flipped throug

Chapter Eighteen

Dallas looked up from his laptop to see Olivia standing in his office doorway. He grinned at her and spun in his chair.“Hey there,” he said. “How was everything at the shelter?”“Good, actually.” She walked over to him, and he pulled her into his lap. “I helped Tina and Lily move into their new apartment.”“They happy?”“Happy and nervous.” Olivia ran her fingers over his strong forearms. “Even though Tina’s ex is in jail, and will be for a few years, she’s still scared. But Lily loves her new bedroom… she’s thrilled that we painted it purple and white for her. I think they’ll be OK, in a little while.”Dallas nodded. He’d met the families at the shelter for battered women and children that Olivia had started, and which she now supported and funded, and they all had the same look in their eyes: stark fear, mixed with a startling commitment to get on with their lives, despite their abusive spouses and fathers. He’d never seen such astounding physical embodiments of hope before, in the

Chapter Nineteen

Jenny looked over at Chris and smiled. They’d spent the whole day at home together, watching movies, cooking, talking. She was astounded that she was as relaxed and comfortable as she was. She hadn’t had a single moment of panic – not even when Chris’ hand accidentally brushed against hers as she handed him the plate of food she’d just dished out for him. She had jumped a bit at the shock of contact, but then she’d looked up into his warm eyes and it had passed.Chris looked over at her now and smiled back.“So,” he said. “I think I’ll start to get ready to turn in.”Jenny glanced at the clock. “This your usual bedtime during the work week?”“Yeah, mostly. I like to get up early and go to the gym before heading to the garage.”“Huh.” Her eyes ran over his chest and shoulders in his white t-shirt. “So that’s how you’ve held on to your muscles since leaving active duty.”He grinned. “Yep. This body doesn’t come naturally, girl.”She grinned back.Chris got to his feet and hovered for a

Chapter Twenty

Helen Carrow glanced up as Emma entered her office. Helen blinked at the short hair – Emma had always had the thickest, most gorgeous dark curls – and then she sat back in her chair and braced herself. If Emma was here in person, it was bound to be bad news. It would also involve more work for Helen, she was sure.Goddammit. I just can’t deal with any of this woman’s drama today. Emma smiled at Helen, determined to be polite. The woman was a grade-A bitch almost all of the time, to almost everyone, but she was an HR wiz, and she knew the ins and outs of the healthcare system better than anyone. If Emma wanted to have a prayer of successfully navigating the bewildering world of medical insurance, she’d do well to have Helen on her side.OK, be nice, now. Even if it kills you.“Hi, Helen,” she said. “How are you?”“Fine.” Emma paused. Yeah, I’m fine too, thanks for asking. “Have you got a moment? I’d like to ask for your help with something.”Helen nodded stiffly. “Of course.”Emma sa

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