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Okay, not exactly an answer And he knew better than hly capable and trained, just like hie who I a you to I just want you to give us a chance If we end up not being able to live with each other, we part ways" The deterlint in his eyes told her he’d never be satisfied until he’d cole part of her heart

She’d ed to keep some control where he was concerned but the truth was, she was terrified that he would discover she wasn’t what he wanted, and then he’d walk away fro her heart in shattered pieces And there would never be anyone else for her She realized that on a funda about where she cah at least her mother had always put food on the table and kept a clean house He’d tried to be her defender froh occasionally she’d punched a few kids for giving him a hard time He just made her feel safe, like she’d cooing to turn into someone better suited for his lifestyle…she couldn’t even think about what that would do to her Running from him had been total cowardice, but she’d been the one in the driver’s seat--in control Now there was no escaping hiht in front of her "What exactly do you want?"

"A trial period We live together and act like we’re fucking ain and that possessive look on his face turned her resolve to h she worried she’d live to regret her decision, she nodded slowly "Okay…but only after this job" She had no clue how long it would end up being

He got this triumphant look on his face, but before he could speak she pressed a finger to his lips "I’e You’re in danger and I know I should step down as tea to No one will protect youyour side until this threat is elilued to you" Wyatt was just as trained as she was and washimself, but in a situation like this he needed to be focused on his job Not worrying about people out to kill hiue, could see it in his eyes, but he held back Okay, that said soh of relief that this wouldn’t turn into an argu inandher smile "Is that all you ever think about?"

"Since ere fifteen"

She blinked at his bold stateuard by the raw honesty of his words He didn’t give her a chance to speak, just closed the distance between them in seconds Before she realized what he intended his mouth was on hers, but rather than devour her, his kisses were soft and sweet She could feel the pent up energy thruers curled against his chest as need swept through her like a tidal wave He tensed, his body going rigid as her fingers tightened, but he kept up those sweet kisses When they’d fallen into bed the first tis had been intense Wyatt wasn’t a soft or ro as a lover, he was so rough around the edges Of course she wouldn’t want hi her out a little

Hot, sweaty sex she could deal with Hell, she craved it from him This slowness…she didn’t knohat to do with it One of his hands slowly slid up her body, skating over her waist, arh her hair His hold wasn’t tight, but caressing as his tongue danced against hers

Iris wasn’t sure rong with her, but he had her feeling edgy and i one hand down his chest and taut stomach, she didn’t stop until she reached the button of his pants He’d changed out of his typical suit and noore a comfortable T-shirt and jeans She started to work the button free, but he pulled back

His pale eyes appeared darker in the dih, uneven He sed once as he stared at her "No"

She blinked, not sure if she understood Since she didn’t trust her voice, she slid her hand down until she cupped his erection over his jeans

He let out a pained sound "Not…right now Let me take this slow"

Still unsure exactly what he ether behind his neck "Ho?" she ainst his No matter what, her attraction to hi between thes had turned flaoing to get you off with justhis head until his teeth and stubble rasped against her neck