The few seconds happened in a blur. One minute I was sitting in the car with my hand over my chest and Jaxton striding towards me, and the next; Jaxton was snapping open my seatbelt and carrying me up into his arms bridal style.
I shriek, surprised by the suddenness of his action.
" Put me down!" I shrieked, wriggling and kicking my legs in the air.
Jaxton continues walking, his eyes straight ahead of him, paying me no heed.
" Put me down, I can walk on my own," I reiterate.
The door opens as Jaxton gets to it, and he walks inside. The maid that had opened the door stares at me with wide eyes as Jaxton turns to address her. I note the lack of fear in her eyes and stance, if anything, she seemed totally at ease. Brimming in her eyes, though, is curiosity to know who I was, and... j
