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and slid the top of the beer cooler open. As
a rush of cool air swept over her, she sighed with relief.
    She could tell from his grin and the glint in
his eyes that she amused him, but that only lasted for a moment.
The humor quickly slipped away, and the sultry heat returned. He
dipped his head and drew in a deep breath. “You smell good. Like
strawberries.” He nuzzled her neck, then nibbled her ear.
    The awkward nervousness she’d been feeling
gave way to hammering excitement. She’d always wanted a wild ride
with a man like him, or what she suspected he might be like. Her
body recognized this was her chance, and it responded with a
resounding all systems go.
    As adrenaline and excitement rippled through
her body, she started to tremble. She tightened her muscles so the
shaking wouldn’t be obvious, but he noticed anyway and pushed back
to give her space.
    He studied her face, then looked down at her
breasts. As hard and painful as her nipples were, they had to be
visible through the fabric of her halter-top, and she fought the
urge to cross her arms to cover herself. He made a soft,
appreciative sound before flipping his gaze to her face.
    “For a minute I thought I’d frightened you.”
His voice was low and husky. “But you’re not scared, are you?”
    She pressed her hand against the side of his
face and stroked the sharp ridge of his cheekbone with her thumb.
“No. If anything, I’m afraid of my strong reaction to you.”
    But she sure as hell wasn’t going to let a
little fear stop her from getting on this ride.

Chapter Five
     
     
     
    Slowly, suggestively, Sunny tilted her head
to the side, giving Gavin access to her neck.
    He didn’t move any closer, or press himself
against her, but his arms tightened and his body tensed. She heard
him swallow; then warm breath and soft lips brushed her neck. His
touch sent cold chills racing down her spine, and her internal
temperature soared.
    He nipped her ear, then kissed a trail down
her neck and across her collar bone. His teeth scraped the
necklace, sending a vibration rippling along the chain to her
nipples. “This thing is hot as hell.”
    Another nip and a slight tug had her breath
coming in short, shallow gasps and her body arching forward.
    “Do you have to fight men off every night?”
He pulled back and studied her face while waiting for her response.
She didn’t understand why, but her answer seemed more important to
him than if they were just making preforeplay small talk.
    She was tempted to straight up lie because
the truth was so embarrassing. But rather than making up a wild
tale, she held his gaze and shook her head. “No. I haven’t been
with anyone in over three years.”
    He blinked once. Twice. A third time. “Why
the hell not?”
    He sounded outraged on her behalf, and she
couldn’t help but laugh. “Between work and raising Robby, I haven’t
had time.”
    His eyebrows pulled tight and the muscle in
his jaw twitched. Curiosity shimmered in his eyes, and he didn’t
seem to be breathing. “Why make time for me?”
    Snared in his gaze, she didn’t even think
about lying this time. “I don’t know. Something about you is
different.” She lifted a shoulder and smiled. “I decided I deserved
a one-night fling.”
    For a split second, his mouth pulled tight;
then it relaxed and he smiled. “I’ll take that as a compliment.” He
edged closer and, with his mouth hovering over hers, said, “And a
huge responsibility. I’ll do everything in my power to make it
worth your time. Especially since I only get one shot.” He sounded
irritated. But then he did something amazing with his tongue on her
neck, and she no longer cared what had him annoyed.
    Without warning, he stopped with the tongue
action, wrapped his hands around her waist, and picked her up.
She’d barely had time to gasp before he settled her on top of the
counter. His smile was warm, his eyes soft and caring. “You’ve been
taking care of everyone else all evening.