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His head cocked in that sexy way, and that slow grin crossed his face “Then you’re thinking wonderful, desirable things?”

“Well, of course” She laughed

He chuckled with her, then leaned down and pressed his ainst hers in a modest kiss When he broke away, his eyes searched hers “You’re quiet tonight”

Dammit

Why did her s were better than they’d ever been Why couldn’t that be enough? Why did he want more of her, and why did she want more of his casual and light?

She shrugged “Just thinking, I guess”

One brow lifted “About?”

If this can work between us? I want all of you You want all h “Just stuff”

His gaze drifted over her shoulder, taking in the others within earshot Then his soft eyes returned to hers “Now isn’t the tiht?”

She wiggled against hi to remind them both of this side of their relationship The uncomplicated part, where two bodies simply yearned for each other “Yeah, I’m okay” This passion is real, intense, and perfect It’s the rest that’s a stinkin’ mess

Tension creased the corners of his eyes “Somehow I don’t believe you”

She stilled in his arms as hardness for she’d ever seen before His eyes blazed in a possessive want More and inning to wonder if it’d be enough “For now, you’ll just have to”

A frown pulled at his mouth and his lips parted to reply, when a sudden round of knocking sounded at her door Loud knocking Every head turned toward the door, and Ella’s blood ran ice cold Noasn’t only knocking, so

Ella shut her eyes, cursing the da

Bang Knock Bang “Open the fucking door! You’re my damn wife!”