Lethal Peril: Military Romantic Suspense (Stealth Security Book 2) by Trent Emily Jane
Author:Trent, Emily Jane [Trent, Emily Jane]
Language: eng
Format: azw3
Publisher: Camden Lee Press, LLC
Published: 2017-05-16T04:00:00+00:00
Chapter 12
Wyatt wasn’t sure when he’d crossed the line, when fantasy had become reality. The wedding had transported Beth, and he’d sensed her falling under the spell of romance. It had touched him, and where before he hadn’t dared hope she’d respond to his advances, he felt her open up to him.
Meeting with friends, being part of a storybook wedding, drinking and dancing at the reception—events had cascaded forward, bringing Beth closer. Wyatt had danced with her, felt her heart beating next to his, her warmth in his arms, and he hadn’t wanted to let her go.
He hadn’t let her go at all. He’d kissed her.
He doubted anyone had noticed, with all the drinking, dancing, laughing. But Wyatt had tasted Beth’s sweet lips, pressed her luscious body to his, and was unable to put aside the feeling. He couldn’t forget it, couldn’t ignore it. And the worst part was that he wanted her, more than ever.
After the dance, Wyatt had escorted her back to the table. He hadn’t spoken of the intimacy, and Beth hadn’t either. The rest of the reception had been uncomfortable, until the bridal bouquet had been thrown and the radiant couple escaped to be alone.
Wyatt had taken Beth home. Last night had been awkward and each had retired to bed alone. Wyatt had agonized, wanting to go to her, fighting the urge to wrap her in his arms, to have her for his own.
But it was not to be.
Wyatt had been hired to do a job, and he’d crossed the line, violated boundaries. How was he supposed to keep her safe if he’d failed to protect Beth from him? He’d taken advantage of the moment, of her emotional state, and her trust of him.
A killer was after her, Beth’s very life on a precipice, and all Wyatt had thought of was his own need. How far would he have taken it if she’d let him? It wouldn’t work anyway. Beth would know that too, once she thought about it.
Wyatt’s life was with Stealth. Beth’s was in New York. And she was an heiress, part of a world that he’d long since relinquished. It was one thing to share a kiss, as deliriously sexy as it had been. It was another to share his life with a woman. He had to get it together, and focus on what was best for Beth.
*****
After a night of agonizing, Wyatt was the first one up, drinking black coffee at the breakfast table and planning the next move. It was time to thwart the attacks on Beth’s life, and put her enemies out of action for good.
Beth came out with her hair tousled from sleep, wearing jeans and a fitted sweater. Wyatt wanted to sweep her up and take her back to bed, only this time he’d be with her. But he kept his mouth shut. It was best to feel things out.
“Good morning.” Beth went straight for the coffee pot and poured a cup. Wyatt couldn’t read anything in her expression.
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