Staking His Claim

Tessa was just about to answer the phone when Vance gripped her. "Don't pick it up," he murmured, his voice low and husky, brushing right against her ear.

"Stop messing around," Tessa chuckled softly, but still pressed the answer button and held the phone to her ear.

"Tessa," Jaxon's voice came through the phone.

"Yeah, what's up?" Tessa replied, feeling Vance's arms around her tighten slightly.

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