An Agent For Frances (Pinkerton Matchmaker 41) by Marie Higgins

Author:Marie Higgins [Marie Higgins]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Marie Higgins
Published: 2019-09-05T04:00:00+00:00

EIGHT

FRANCES LISTENED INTENTLY to everything Vincent told her about handling a gun. He’d given her the revolver to learn on since a rifle had more kick when shot and the force would probably throw her to the ground. He had set up a target using sticks and leaves, and he showed her how to take aim toward the target. It didn’t matter what he had said – he could be telling her how to clean out an outhouse and she’d still think it was the most amazing thing she’d ever learned. His voice was as smooth as silk, and the baritone sound made her quiver. When she did something wrong and they laughed about it, his green eyes twinkled, making her heart pitter-patter faster.

He motioned toward the target. “All right. Give it a try now, and let’s see what you can do.”

She held the gun the way he’d shown her with her left hand bracketing her right hand that held the revolver. She nibbled on her lower lip, concentrating on the target through a narrowed gaze.

“Wait,” he said, touching her arm. “You’re standing wrong.”

She lowered the gun and looked at him.

“Make sure your legs are apart like this.” He demonstrated.

She shifted her feet, getting in the stance. “Like this?”

“Yes.”

She gave him a nod before lifting her arms and aiming at the target.

“Wait.” He shook his head. “It’s still not right.”

He moved behind her, practically pressing his frame against hers. Immediately, warmth filled her, making her more comfortable. He ran the palms of his hands along her arms until he held her hands in the position that she needed to shoot. He rested the side of his head against hers, and as he spoke, she could smell the berries he’d eaten for breakfast.

His voice seemed deeper this time when he explained how to hold the gun and how to stand. Although she heard him, she wasn’t paying attention to his words as much as she was the way he made her body come alive.

With his cheek next to hers, it was tempting to lean against him... or turn her head toward his since his mouth was that close. But she resisted. She must learn what he had to teach. But kissing him would be even better.

“Do you understand?” he asked softly.

“Uh-huh,” she answered, not really knowing what he’d just said. Instead, it was his uneven breaths that she concentrated on, and the way his body seemed to move closer against hers. The heat from his body seemed hotter as the seconds passed by. In return, her breaths increased as anticipation pumped through her. Her arms felt like jelly, and her legs weakened, and yet she knew he’d keep her from melting to the ground.

Her mind finally realized there was silence between them. Was he waiting for her to shoot now? And yet, he was rubbing his cheek against her in an oh, so subtle way. The rhythm of her heartbeat sped faster. His arms still holding her up weren’t as stiff as before.

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