Chapter 188

“Oh.” He raised his hand to the short black curls of his head and scratched them nervously.

'And yes, I would like for you to kiss me,” she whispered shyly.

His eyes widened in surprise at her acceptance, but only for a second. Then he lowered his head and placed his lips on hers.

Her eyes slid shut. It didn't take long for him to do so too. Behind the door, he kissed her softly and gently, like a man would savor a favorite meal. His hands fisted to his side so he wouldn't give in to the urge to touch her. Her mouth opened for him with a soft sigh, and he dove in. That instant, he lost all sense of time and place and began kissing her earnestly. His tongue sucked on her lower lips, and she moaned, her breath shaky. A groan slipped from his lips when he felt feminine arms on his shoulders, and she hung on to him as he kissed her over and over again until they were both lightheaded.

Along the way, he had her backed up against the wall and his hand on her petti