The Warlords Revenge (7 page)

“What are you doing here?” she demanded with a haughty air, kicking up her chin.

She knew exactly what he was doing there. Deep down she knew he wasn't the kind of man to let her treachery go unpunished. He’d turn over every stone, no matter how big or small, to find her and make her pay.

“When I woke that morning, I found you gone,” he said. “With my money and my horse. I was less than pleased.” He strode over to the ice bucket on the table and lifted the bottle of champagne. “Good stuff.” He took a swig from the bottle.

“That's mine!” She tried to snatch it away from him.

He fended her off and took another drink. “I paid for it.”

“No, you didn't. I've already spent the money I took from you and what I got for selling the horse.”

“A fine price you got for the animal.” He snorted. “I had to pay twice what it was worth to get it back.” He dropped the bottle of champagne back into the ice bucket.

Jane smiled to herself. She knew she'd made an exceptionally good deal on that sale.

“You think this is funny?” he barked.

She frowned. “No.”

“Why did you run out on me like that? Do you know how worried I was for you?”

“Worried?” She was shocked by his admission. “I can take care of myself. It’s you I’m not safe with.”

“You've been nothing but safe with me.”

“Yeah.” She nodded. “About as safe as I can be with a man who killed my family and kidnapped me with the intent of using me to make babies.”

“Jane, I don't want to harm you.” He moved towards her. “Please, come with me.”

“Why?” She stepped back from him. “You despise me! You hate me, and I love you, so I never want to see you again.”

Gavyn
gave that irresistible smile, his blue eyes sparkling. “Did you just say you loved me, lass?”

“Damn.” She stomped her foot irritably. She hadn't meant to let that slip out. Because it was true.

She’d done nothing but dream of freedom while she was
Gavyn’s
prisoner, and once she was away from him, he was the only man who filled her dreams. She tried to deny it to herself, tried to find a way to hate him, but she realized she’d missed him. Somehow she had fallen in love with the warlord.

“If you truly mean that,” he said. “You'll never be free of me. I'll follow you wherever you go until I have you in my arms again.”

Jane had no doubts about that. He was the most determined man she’d ever met. Suddenly, there was no other place on Earth she'd rather be. “But you don’t love me.”

“I spared your life, seduced you into bed with me, and chased you halfway across the bloody country to get you back.” He stared intently at her. “I’d say you’re wrong.”

“But —” It had to be a lie. A trick. “You can’t possibly mean it.”

“I'm in love with you, Jane Stewart.” He held his arms open. “The only way to find out is to come back to me, lass, and give me the chance to prove it to you.”

Her heart soared. She wanted to believe him. She wanted to give him that chance. In the short time she'd known
Gavyn
, he'd never lied to her. He knew exactly who and what she was, and he was asking her to go with him, to choose him, rather than simply taking her by brute force. Jane couldn't stop the smile that came to her lips.

She threw herself into his arms and kissed him madly, knowing she would never have to be a prisoner again.
Gavyn
had set her free. And she would love him for it.

Always.

THE END

About the Author

Alyssa started out writing science fiction and paranormal stories that were mainly plot-driven, but she quickly grew bored with those and dove into her secret passion: erotica. Now she doesn't enjoy writing a story unless there is steamy sex and romance involved, and of course, a happily ever after.

At first writing was just a hobby for her because she had a day job working in investments. Coming home at night, rather than turning on the television, she started booting up the computer and spending her nights creating characters and throwing them into situations to see what they would do.

Alyssa still loves to read. Some of her favorite authors are
Kresley
Cole, JR Ward, Eden Bradley, Linda Howard and
Sherrilyn
Kenyon. She also enjoys spending time with her friends and family, going to the beach, having Sunday brunch as often as possible and when she gets the chance – she loves to shop. Alyssa currently lives in Los Angeles with her guppy, Fabian.