Sudden Setup. Barb Han

same effect on him that he had on her was satisfying. A frustrating and intense sexual draw stronger than anything she’d ever experienced enveloped her. That strength of an emotion could be dangerous. Holden was dangerous.

      Instead of pulling back, which would be the most sensible move, Ella wrapped her hands around his neck and deepened the kiss.

      His arms looped her waist and he hauled her body against his. She could feel his heart pound inside his chest at a frantic pace. Her breasts strained against her bra as they pressed flush against his muscled chest.

      How on earth was it possible to feel so much heat in one kiss?

      Holden’s strong, flat palm slipped inside her shirt and her nipples pebbled. He hesitated at the snap on her bra and then all of a sudden her breasts were freed. He released a guttural groan as he took one of her full breasts in his hand. He teased the nipple, rolling it between his thumb and forefinger, and her stomach fluttered.

      He pulled back long enough to search her eyes. He seemed to need reassurance from her that all of this was okay.

      Was it?

      Ella didn’t want to think. For once, she wanted to go with what her body craved...and right now, that was the blue-eyed stranger.

      He pulled back. “See what I’m talking about?”

      She studied him.

      “I’ve needed to do that since you woke up the other day,” he grumbled. “And it’s a huge mistake.”

      He had that right, she thought, as anger flared through her.

      “Don’t worry. I’ll make sure nothing like it ever happens again,” she said.