Beneath the Surface
“Correction—he definitely shouldn’t have done that. Pulling Quinn into his arms and kissing her, even for an impulsive, chaste peck, was a mistake. Raw need roared through him like testosterone-fueled octane. Her light, floral shampoo reminded him of a field of wildflowers. He craved to bury his nose in those silky blonde strands and draw her scent deep into his lungs. The moment his lips had brushed her temple, he’d felt her flinch and quickly let her go.
She hid her unease well, excusing herse...lf to head back to the house for another beer. He doubted the others noticed, but her rejection was another stinging slap. He wondered if Quinn was like this with all men or just him—cool, reserved, and wary. Even knowing she needed to act the part, she seemed unable to tolerate his affection longer than a few minutes before coming up with an excuse to skitter away like a frightened doe.
Admittedly, it unsettled him how easily he could pretend with her and how much he enjoyed the freedom the guise provided to touch her.MoreLess
She hid her unease well, excusing herse...lf to head back to the house for another beer. He doubted the others noticed, but her rejection was another stinging slap. He wondered if Quinn was like this with all men or just him—cool, reserved, and wary. Even knowing she needed to act the part, she seemed unable to tolerate his affection longer than a few minutes before coming up with an excuse to skitter away like a frightened doe.
Admittedly, it unsettled him how easily he could pretend with her and how much he enjoyed the freedom the guise provided to touch her.MoreLess
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