Colton's Ranch Refuge by Beth Cornelison

Author:Beth Cornelison
Language: eng
Format: mobi, epub
Tags: Suspense
Publisher: Harlequin
Published: 2012-10-01T05:00:00+00:00

Chapter 10

The first touch of his lips sent a paroxysm of sweet sensation coursing through her. Her eyes fluttered closed, and her brain short-circuited as his mouth directed hers with a seductive finesse.

She didn’t think about what was happening. Gunnar’s kiss felt too good to analyze whether it was a smart choice for her. She simply plowed her fingers into his tousled hair and melted in his arms. Violet savored the gentle suction of his kiss, the heady play of his tongue tracing her mouth, the tug of his teeth nibbling her bottom lip. When his hands stroked up under her pajama top, his calloused palms scraping lightly against her skin, she surrendered to the heat that clamored inside her.

This sensual escape was just what she needed, what she’d secretly craved all week while cooped up with the brawny and fiercely handsome ex-soldier. Gunnar covered her breast with his hand, gently flicking her nipple with his thumb, and thoughts of her attack, of delayed filming schedules and of her rambunctious twins fled her mind. Gunnar’s mouth molded hers, demanding her full attention. His deft caresses left her head spinning and her body vibrating with a growing need. Clearly being mindful not to disturb her injured leg, he pressed her into the mattress, evidence of his own desire nudging her intimately. That skillful duality of arduousness and care was evident in other ways, as well. His commanding kiss left room for her to refuse him if she chose. His hands explored boldly, yet she’d never felt more protected or cherished.

Simply put, she wanted him. She promised herself not to second-guess the hasty decision to give herself over to something that was purely physical release, solely about chemistry and need and opportunity. No regrets. She knew instinctively that she could trust Gunnar, that she was completely safe with him. But ultimately, the choice became moot.

Gunnar raised his head, breaking their kiss and sucking in a lungful of air. “That’s why.”

She blinked, confused by his statement, and had to think back to the conversation that had preceded their intimacy. Do my love scenes bother you...?

“Oh,” she said breathlessly, continuing her streak of brilliant responses for the evening.

He cradled her cheek with one hand and swiped at her lips with his thumb. “I’d have thought it was obvious. Hell, even Piper picked up on the fireworks between us the day we met.”

She smiled up at him, loving the teasing glow that danced in his eyes and tugged at his mouth. “True. But sometimes a girl needs confirmation of her feelings, reassurance that what she feels is returned.”

“Feelings confirmed, Tinkerbell.” He smacked a light kiss on her lips before rolling away and flopping back on the bed. Drawing a deep breath, he added, “But...”

She shifted toward him and laid her fingers over his mouth. “No buts needed. I think I know where you’re going.”

“You do?”

“Hmm, let’s see...it’s too soon. Too fast. We barely know each other. We’re in totally different places in our lives. There’s the kidnapping case, my kids, the movie I’m filming to complicate things.

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