Dash of Peril. Lori Foster

know I can’t do that. Come on now, you’ll be more comfortable once you’re dried and dressed.”

      “And fed.”

      “Exactly.” He caught her under the arms. “Careful now.” He helped her out, then said, “If you can stay on your feet, I can take care of everything.”

      “Yes, sir.” She giggled.

      Pausing with the towel to her belly, Dash stared at her. A giggle? From Lieutenant Margaret Peterson. “You are dopey as hell.”

      “I’m boneless.”

      “Boneless, huh?” He kissed her, and wanted to go on kissing her. But that would test his control too much. “I like that ‘sir’ business.”

      “You earned it.” She sobered as he bent to dry her legs. “But, Dash, you do realize—”

      “That it’s only in the bedroom? Or in this case, the tub? Maybe someday the kitchen table?” He sent her a quick smile of reassurance. “Of course I do.” He briskly dried her thighs, and more slowly between them. “I’ve never known a stronger, more independent woman than you. What we do together won’t change that.”

      Margo put a hand on his shoulder, balancing herself.

      He brushed the edge of the towel over her breasts, concentrating on her nipples. “But games are fun for everyone, so anytime you want to play...” He couldn’t stop himself from bending to her nipple for one quick, soft suckle. “Just let me know. I liked it. A lot.”

      Maybe a little uncertain, she ran her tongue over her lips.

      “It’s all right if you admit that you liked it, too.” Hoping to put her at ease, he teased her and said, “I won’t tell.”

      “You already know that I did.”

      “You’ll like it again in...oh, a few hours. Before we go to sleep.” He smiled. “I did promise you two climaxes, right?”

      She sighed. “And what about you? I’m more than happy to—”

      “No. I won’t take the chance of causing you pain.” He kissed the bridge of her nose, her temple, and suggested, “Make it up to me when you get the splint off in a few days.” He waited to see what she’d say, if she’d maybe deny the odds of being with him a few days from now.

      Instead she lightly trailed her nails down his chest to his abdomen. “Count on it.”