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Rena woke with a start. Her eyes darted around
as she tried to figure out what happened and
where she was. She couldn't remember where she'd
last been. Looking to her right, her eyes fixated
on a bureau with some books and papers stacked
on top of it. As she continued to take in her
surroundings her thoughts focused, and she remembered
she had come to visit Graelen Scott to tell
him what she'd found. The memory of his anger
over her information rushed through her as she
recalled his fury and distrust transferring
to her when he touched her arm. The intensity
arching between them in that moment frightened
her.
Lifting her head, she swung her gaze in the
opposite direction to realize she was lying
in a bed and she wasn't alone. Without looking
at his face, she instantly knew that Graelen
lay beside her. She'd recognize his aura anywhere
from now on. His slacks molded to his lean,
muscular legs and cupped an impressive package,
considering his relaxed state.
Wouldn't I like to know what he's dreaming
about? She laughed at the incredulous thought.
She barely knew this man yet she was wondering
about his sexual dreams. She gingerly touched
the soft tips of her fingers to her forehead
searching for a sore spot. Did I hit my
head when I fainted?
Her gaze continued its path across his flat
and likely rock hard abs, barely disguised under
the thin cotton of his shirt. But what really
caught her eyes were his well-toned pecs. She'd
always admired men with well-toned torsos and
ached to see what his would feel like under
the pads of her fingertips. She didn't think
one touch would hurt anything. Who would know?
She eased her hand towards his chest, hovering
just above his cloth covered flesh. Just as
she was about to land her palm on his body,
his hand snaked out and grasped her by the wrist,
stopping her in mid motion.
"I wouldn't do that if I were you,"
he snarled. "I bite."
She jerked her arm, attempting to free it
as her heart stammered. Adrenalin and fear rushed
through her veins from the shock of being caught
in the act. His quick reflexes and masculine
grasp held her tight, leaving her speechless
and gasping for breath.
"I'm—I'm sorry. I didn't know you
were awake."
"Rena, you don't have to look at me like
that. I wasn't really planning to bite you.
At least, not so you wouldn't like it."
She must have looked like a frightened deer
caught in the headlights. She turned her head
and attempted to regain her composure. His hand
loosened and his thumb caressed the sensitive
skin of the inside of her wrist. Lust shot through
her body in a direct line to her sex, heating
her blood.
Rena's head spun when his lips replaced his
fingers and trailed hot kisses along her arm.
She barely knew this man, yet his touch scorched
her soul. His controlled passion beat at her
emotional barriers and she wanted nothing more
than to lose herself in his arms.
"Rena, look at me." She turned to
meet his gaze, searching his emerald eyes for
guidance. "Do you still want to touch me?"
She nodded. Boy, did she. Since she'd first
looked into his eyes she'd had a hard time focusing
on her job. Wrong or right, she yearned to touch
this man.
"Do it." He released her arm and
lay back down on the bed.
She spied his enormous erection, barely contained
inside his trousers, and itched to touch it.
But first she wanted to continue what she'd
started earlier. Her hand trembled as she reached
for him, gently resting her palm on his rock
hard abs.
Graelen sighed. "Mmm…"
When his fingers came up to stroke down her
cheek, she leaned into his hand, inhaling the
scent of his skin. Warm, masculine spice. Her
heart leapt when he touched her lips with a
soft, gentle caress. She looked up to find him
staring at her, bold need and desire blazing
in his eyes, startling her.
Oh God, that look. It drew her like
a magnet. He pushed forward, bringing his lips
so close. The warmth of his breath moved across
her skin, tickling her.
"I'm going to kiss you now. Are you ready?"
