Danny eyed McKenzi’s
retreating form. He
swallowed hard at
her beautifully
shaped ass and
remembered how it
had plumped to
perfection inside
his hands. It took
every ounce of
strength he
possessed not to
follow her and take
her up on her
unwitting
invitation.
Last night had been
a mere prelude of
what was to come.
She had no idea what
lay in store for
her. For him. For
the life they would
soon share.
He yearned to tell
her of his dreams,
to reveal the
secrets of his
heart. But not yet.
For to act too soon
would bring about
his destruction. And
surely that’s what
he would face should
he interfere in the
preordained course
of things.
All in due time.
They were close and
moving closer. For
now it was enough to
feast on her beauty.
To breathe the same
air. To inhale her
scent, touch her
lush skin.
His body stirred,
his senses alert to
her return. When he
saw her bright smile
re-enter the room,
his heart swelled
inside his chest.
You are mine,
McKenzi. I will take
you places you have
never known. Love
and desire you as
you have never been
loved and desired
before. Trust in me
and I will show you
the way.
“I’d say penny for
your thoughts, but
that serious look on
your face probably
means you’re
freezing to death.”
She handed him the
towel and stood
back. “You really
can’t stay in those
wet clothes. You’re
welcome to take a
hot shower, if you’d
like.”
She’s not afraid of
me. Shows no regret
or embarrassment
over last night.
Danny briskly rubbed
his head and shot
her an appreciative
grin. “Sounds
inviting, but my
clothes will still
be wet.”
“Did I forget to
mention I have four
hulking, older
brothers? They
helped me move in
here, and one of
them spent the
night. He left some
clothes behind.
You’re about the
same size.”
“Then I accept.” He
tossed the towel
over one shoulder,
and bent down to
pull off his shoes.
He laid them on the
rug and looked up to
find her eyeing him
curiously.
“No socks?”
“Rarely wear them.”
“Really?”
He eyed her
quizzically. “You
find that odd?”
McKenzi shrugged.
“You said you do a
lot of hiking. You
must have feet of
concrete.”
He laughed. “Hiking
is the exception.
And formal
occasions, of
course. Lead me to
the shower.”
“This way.”
He trailed behind
her through the
hallway. When she
opened the bathroom
door, she flashed
those gorgeous blue
eyes and promptly
robbed him of air.
“Just toss your
clothes out, and
I’ll throw them in
the dryer. I’ll
leave Matt’s things
here on the bench
for you.”
She turned to go,
but Danny reached
out and cupped her
chin in his hand. He
saw her eyes light
with surprise, then
surprised them both
when he leaned in
and covered her
mouth with his own.
She tasted sweet,
reminding him of
honeysuckle that
flourished in early
spring. Her lips
parted beneath his,
and he knew they
both wanted him to
deepen the kiss. But
he drew back and
murmured, “A small
token of my
appreciation.”
And, my love, just
the beginning of
your awakening.
