As Cold as Ice (Dangerous Stranger's Book 1) Complete

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The morning sun wasn't a relief for my eyes. Not when I was sleeping on the potential enemies side. Somehow Mr. Rodriguez ended up beside me during the night and held me next to him.

Somehow he did betray me but still I felt safe into his arms. Why I too don't know. But it wasn't like I want to admit it to anyone specially Mr. Rodriguez.

I heard a familiar voice call my name. I couldn't believe my ears. "James?" I shouted. But I couldn't get out of Mr. Rodriguez's death grip.

Somehow I know that he wouldn't let me go. "It's very bad to call other man's name when you are in your fiancée's arms." Mr. Rodriguez's voice catches me off guard.

"I am sorry who my fiancé is? Last time I checked I still was single and happy" I said. "Well last time I checked we still on Egyptian Soil and until you are on it you are mine Katherine. So your point is?" He said.

"My point is the sooner I get away from you the better" I said but he didn't released me he instead kissed me again. Without my consent.

I pulled away from him and see at James who looked like he has seen ghost. I quickly untangled myself from Mr. Rodriguez and looked at him.

"James I can explain" I said. "Katherine you are alive and safe" He said hugging me. I saw Mr. Rodriguez's eye turn cold and hard. "Mr. Rodriguez I am so relieved to see you are fine as well" James said.

"Good to see you to James" Mr. Rodriguez said before walking out on us. "What was that about?" James asked. "I don't know maybe he did want to give us some time alone" I said.

"He was distant somehow. He was harsh I know but he did send Ibrahim to search for me" James informed me. "He send out to search for you?" I asked. "Yes he did if he didn't we might not even be alive right now. We were captured by bandits" James said.

"Wait Bandits?" I asked. "Bandits whom I saved you from?"I added. "Yes My lady the same one" He confirmed. But I actually blocked the exit and there is no way they could actually open it from inside and so fast.

Something is not fitting into this picture. Maybe James is lying or maybe someone was after us from the beginning. I have a very bad feeling about this and most of the time my feelings are awfully true.

"James can I meet you in a minute tell Abe to treat your wounds" I said. He suddenly held my wrist and pulled me closer. "I was frightened Katherine. I was so afraid that I may never see you again. Being so far away from you and near death made me realize something" He said. "W..what?" I asked nervously. "I don't want to be away from you Katherine. I want you in my life more than my friend. I Love you Katherine. Please give me a chance" He said.

I didn't know what to say. He will actually keep me happy. But what about in my beliefs? What about Mr. Rodriguez? Is he even a factor in all this? Do I actually feel something towards him? Or is just the thrill, the rush of adventure he provides to my equally dull life?

Maybe I am drawn towards his dangerous and mysterious persona. Maybe that is what I like. I like mystery. Suddenly I felt someone's lips over mine. I saw James Kissing me. But I felt nothing. Sadly I was not the only one who saw it. Mr. Rodriguez's presence graces me just after which it left too leaving me cold.

"James I am sorry there is lot on my mind now. I will be back ok talk to Abe" I said. I ran towards the direction where Mr. Rodriguez ran off to. I saw him taking larger footsteps walking towards the site.

"Mr. Rodriguez wait" I called. He ignored me and kept walking. "Mr. Rodriguez please" I said. He still kept walking. So Like a very desperate woman I ran after him.