His mouth tore away from hers and his lips moved over her jaw and down her neck. Trickles of delight danced over her skin, and her body felt limp. Perhaps she was ill after all. Thankfully, his strong arms held her up, or she would crumble to the ground.
Suddenly, he stopped and lifted his head. She stared deep into his shadowed eyes, and her heart melted even more. Passion was etched on his expression – just as she knew it was on hers.
“Addie, my sweet. I fear I may have gone too far.”
Confusion filled her.Too far?“But we haven’t moved.”
His irresistible mouth stretched into a grin. “No, I mean that I should not have kissed you so passionately.”
She arched an eyebrow. “Is there another way to kiss that is less exciting? Because I assure you,passionatelyis much better.”
He chuckled and gathered her against him, and she pressed her cheek against his chest. Inhaling deeply, she knew she never wanted to leave his arms, and she wanted to smell his scent of spice and musk all the time.
“Oh, my sweet Addie. I forget how innocent you are.”
“Indeed, I am, but I’m willing to learn otherwise.”
A groan rattled in his chest as he bent his head and captured her mouth again. He must have liked what she had said. A lot. The way he kissed her was so different this time. There was more wild passion. She sighed heavily and responded to his sultry kisses.
Perhaps convincing him that becoming her husband wouldn’t be a difficult thing to do. Her hopes lifted. How soon should she bring up the subject? She’d wait until after they were finished kissing. And she prayed he’d be open to the marriage idea.
She snuggled against him more, releasing a satisfied sigh. But the sudden rattle of bushes brought both of them alert. They jumped apart. The absence of his hold made her sway, but she quickly adjusted her footing so she wouldn’t fall.
Another man came toward them, but she couldn’t quite see his face. A different rhythm took over her heartbeat. If it was her father, then he’d definitely make sure Collin did the right thing by her. But... would Collin hate her for it?
