Awakened By A Kiss (Once Upon A Romance) by Laurie LeClair

Author:Laurie LeClair [LeClair, Laurie]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Laurie LeClair
Published: 2014-05-27T00:00:00+00:00

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Shane dragged her out to the dance floor, pulling her into him. Her petite body fit his perfectly. Her arms around his neck brought her closer still. He allowed his hands to settle on her tiny waist. His body hummed. “We’re supposed to appease her, not antagonize her anymore.”

Evelyn sighed, snuggling her head into his shoulder. “You smell nice,” she said, almost absently.

“It’s called soap.”

Her halfhearted chuckle eased his anxiety. “I’m glad you didn’t get caught up in her web.”

“But Dex is. Now you see why it’s so important to save him. If he had half a clue with people as he does with his test tubes, I wouldn’t be so concerned.”

“But he’s not you and can’t see through the ruse.”

“You’re all I got.” It took a great deal of effort to admit that to her. There was no one else he could ask or turn to about this.

She pulled back, looking up at him. Still gently swaying to the romantic music, Shane couldn’t help but search her gaze. Those eyes held so much empathy it took his breath away.

“I need you.” Was it a plea for more than just her help? His body warmed.

“I…I don’t know if I can anymore.”

“Why, Ev?” His whisper-soft question fanned over her face.

She shivered in his arms. “I can’t think.” Her hands left his shoulders and were trailing a path along his black shirt, pushing aside his gray suit jacket. “Your heart is beating so fast.” Her voice held awe.

“It’s funny how it does that when you’re near me.” He whispered the words close to her ear. Her hair smelled like jasmine. He pulled back slightly to look down at her.

“Could it be because you’re always on alert mode with me?” A soft smile teased her lips. “I am kinda clumsy. You know…” She shrugged, not finishing. “It’s just not a game to you?”

“Not this. Not us.” When she tilted her head back, he captured her wide-eyed gaze. “You distract me.” He frowned.

“You don’t like that, do you?” Her half smile did the strangest things to him. Could a heart turn over? He wanted to kiss her.

Reaching out, he traced his thumb along her cute little chin and raised her face. “I’m going to kiss you.”

“In the middle of the dance floor?”

“The first time, yes.” He leaned in, feathering kisses along her lips. Her moan spurred him on. He settled his lips on hers. The softness of hers was nearly his undoing.

Her response took him by surprise. Her boldness, her eagerness swept away any lingering doubts. She wanted this as much as he did, as much as he craved it. He cupped her face in his hands, loving the feel of her delicate satiny flesh and silky hair tickling his hands.

She deepened the kiss, sliding her tongue along the seam of his. The tip of hers touched his and he fell head first into the warmth and silkiness of Evelyn White.

Thoughts and words he’d been about to string together emptied from his mind. All his senses sparked to life.

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