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smart mouth to goad him. If you think he could be the one for you…”
    Truth was, she was scared. Johnny was more intense, more everything than any man she’d ever met. They’d only exchanged a few dozen words over the months, but those few were ones she remembered. Could she handle that kind of intensity on a permanent basis?
    “This is crazy. It’s too fast.”
    A roughened fingertip lifted her chin. “It may be fast, but does if feel wrong?”
    She slowly shook her head.
    Killian’s smile was soft and approving. “We’ll take it slow. Promise. Let you set the pace.”
    She tilted her head and wrinkled her nose. “And if I don’t want it slow? Maybe I don’t want to be in control.”
    Killian chuckled and caught her hand to reel her in close to his chest. “I knew you’d be the one.”
    She burrowed deep, pulling courage from him. “I’ve never done anything like this.”
    “Me neither. But we can’t let this go too smoothly. We have to keep Johnny on less than solid ground. He’s got to think he’s got competition for your affection to draw him out. You shy about gettin’ naked around a bunch of men?”
    Her body vibrated at the thought. “The twins too?” she squeaked.
    Killian’s head nodded, bumping against her head. “Johnny gets the most irritated when they’re playin’ around. He’ll be more apt to break if they’re in the mix.”
    “Will I have to…go all the way with them?”
    His chest shook with soft chuckles. “I’ll talk to them on the sly. They’ll only go so far. They got themselves in a heap of trouble tonight. But that’s how they roll. If ever one of them sets his mind on a girl, the other has to follow. Not gettin’ to have you will be punishment enough.”
    She snorted. “I’m not some great prize.”
    A finger lifted her chin. “Don’t sell yourself short,” Killian said, staring into her eyes. “There’s plenty here for a man to enjoy besides your talent in the kitchen.”
    Her whole body warmed to the sudden tension in his face and body. A shiver worked its way down her spine. “I don’t know. It feels…dangerous.”
    “And that’s a bad thing?” he asked, his eyes crinkling at the corners.
    “It’s like I’m stepping off a cliff. And I don’t know how I’ll handle the aftermath if things don’t work out.”
    “There’s no guarantees in this life, Ellie. Sometimes you have to step off the edge.”
    She searched his steady gaze, but didn’t find any answers there. Only time would tell his true intentions. Slowly, she slid her arms around his back and relaxed inside his embrace.
    When his head bent close, she whispered, “Is he watching us?”
    “Yup.” His lips twitched again. “Looks dark as a thundercloud. You ready for this?”
    “You’ll be there?”
    “Every step of the way.” And then he kissed her, taking her mouth with a confidence that made her knees buckle.
    His mouth rubbed against her lips until she opened, accepting the thrust of his tongue.
    She was oddly reassured by his masterful kiss as much as by what he’d said. She hadn’t a clue how this would work, what was expected, but for once, she’d just let go. What was the worst that could happen?
    She’d have a night she’d never forget with four handsome cowboys. A sensual adventure she’d never imagined embarking on.
    Groaning, Ellie rose on her toes and pressed her body into his, loving the way his arms tightened around her and the evidence of his desire grinding gently against her belly.

Chapter Four
    Johnny stood with his back against the wall, legs braced apart as he listened to the sound of running water. He wondered if she hoped they’d fall asleep before she finished. “That’s a long damn shower,” he muttered.
    “Give her a chance to relax,” Killian said from the bed, where he sat, leaning against the headboard. “We’ve pushed hard to get her this far. Let the idea of it sink in.”
    A tap sounded at Johnny’s bedroom door. He reached to the side