Protector
“She was taking charge this time.
She stopped a hair shy of contact, puffing a breath over his cheek. His pupils dilated in response. He moved closer. She inched back, pressing her fingers to his lips.
“Red?”
“Chuck, I want you.”
“Good, because I want you, too.” He angled his face to kiss her.
She leaned her head back. “I know you do.” She could feel his desire throbbing against her stomach, but she didn’t trust that his logical mind wouldn’t scavenge some last-minute excuse to remain honorable. “Are you done ignoring me today?”
“I just brushed your hair and spilled my guts, for crying out loud, woman.”
Refusing to let him dodge the real question, she held his eyes with hers. “I’m talking about the moody silent treatment you gave me in the car and the way you shrugged me off once we got here.”
“I was securing the perimeter. I was keeping you safe, damn it.” Chuck kissed her hard and fierce, scorching her with a heat that surprised her.
Had he been holding back before, even in his kisses?
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