Protecting Tricia by Pamela Tyner

Author:Pamela Tyner [Tyner, Pamela]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Beachwalk Press, Inc.
Published: 2015-07-20T04:00:00+00:00

Chapter 9

Tricia had been so startled by Clint’s actions that they were halfway down the hall before she finally managed to speak. “Put me down,” she ordered, pushing against his shoulders.

“All I’m doing is giving you exactly what you asked for,” Clint said between clenched teeth.

He faced straight ahead and continued marching toward his destination. She searched his face for any signs of retreat but found none. His expression was hardened, his eyes angry as he turned and entered the bedroom.

She shook her head in denial. “No,” she said firmly.

He looked down to meet her gaze. “No?” His brow rose. “But that’s not what you said, honey. You said you wanted to go to bed.”

Standing over the bed, he dropped her. She bounced when she hit the mattress, the springs creaking in protest.

“You also said you wanted me to keep you company so you wouldn’t be lonely.”

Yes, those had been her exact words.

Bracing his hands on either side of her body, he leaned close, his mouth mere inches from hers. “I’d never be able to live with myself if I knew I had the power to give you what you wanted, but I failed to do it.” As he spoke, his breath fluttered across her mouth.

She moistened her dry lips with her tongue.

He drew back slightly, and their eyes met briefly before his gaze dropped to her mouth. “Lips a little dry?”

They were parched.

She was certain he would attempt to remedy the situation and didn’t find the idea entirely unpleasant. The kiss they’d shared the previous night had only served as a reminder of just how skilled his mouth was. She quivered as she imagined his tongue easing between her lips which were now parted in anticipation.

His gaze returned to her eyes. “I’m afraid I can’t help you with that. After all, I did promise not to touch that part of your body again, unless you specifically asked me to.”

How was it possible to simultaneously feel both disappointment and relief? Damn it, she had wanted to feel his mouth on hers. But at the same time, the logical side of her brain urged her to avoid it at all cost. Physical contact with Clint was a dangerous thing. His touch always resulted in every rational thought flying from her head.

His lips curved up into a smile. “However, that’s the only part of your body I promised not to touch.”

At his implication, she drew in a deep breath of air, both hopeful and worried that he’d follow through on his threat.

“Any other part of your body you need a little help with?”

She shook her head.

“Are you sure? Is there anything at all I can do to make you a little more comfortable or at ease? Because God knows I haven’t done enough,” he said, his words dripping with sarcasm.

She tried to rise to brace herself on her elbows, but he refused to budge, and all she accomplished was pressing her chest against his. Giving up, she returned to a prone position.

“You’ve done plenty.

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