Chapter 20

“I’m not fighting you, Jensen,” her voice was hoarse, almost in a whisper. “I’m just trying to be considerate. I know you probably have a lot to do and I don’t want to waste your time,” Katherine said.

He raised one of his hands and a finger brushed her chin. “Being considerate would be to let me do whatever the fuck I want. I want to do this. And it’s my time, Kat. I will waste it however I like… So you will let me help you, Kat… Deal?”

He extended his hand. She took it.

“Deal,” she repeated.

Her hand was small. Jensen thought. It was cool, dry and soft. The feel of it left an impression after he released it.

His eyes seemed to see right through her. Katherine swallowed. He did everything with the same intensity — talk, stare, kiss, touch…maybe make love.

She tried not to think about it. It was the one thing they never got to.

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