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 You would think that, wouldn t you? Bri closed her eyes, took a deep breath, and opened them.
 We have three days here and not much in the way of entertainment. So we can stare out the window
and watch the snowfall, or we can try to find something to talk about. Her expression conveyed just
how pleasant either of those alternatives sounded.
Ryan couldn t say he disagreed. Hadn t he just been thinking about how they could barely hold
down a conversation without fighting?  I m not arguing so far.
 For once. She pursed her lips.  You see what I mean. We ve been talking for all of two minutes
and I already want to smack you.
 Maybe you should go get that chair from earlier and try again.
 Ha ha. She twisted on her barstool to face him fully.  My point is that we already know we re
compatible in one way, so why not take advantage of it?
Though part of his body perked up in agreement, Ryan couldn t help digging in his heels a little.
 Normally I restrict myself to sleeping with women who actually like me.
 Do you see any of them here? She motioned around the living room and kitchen.  I don t think
some perky redhead is going to materialize from the woodwork to relieve you.
This was what she thought of him that he needed relief.  While it s flattering to find out that you
think my standards are so low, I think I ll pass.
If anything, her blush got deeper.  That s not what I meant.
 Are you sure? Because it sounds like what you meant. Ryan hissed out a breath and tried to get
his annoyance under control.  That night we were together was the first time in a long time for me.
 I never said it wasn t.
Not in so many words, but if she thought he needed the kind of so-called relief sex brought, it
wasn t a far jump to the conclusion that he was screwing everything in sight.  Because you ve
described me in such glowing terms up to this point.
 I wasn t trying to insult you.
He shook his head.  Then you ve been doing a hell of a job of it.
Bri wrapped her arms around herself, looking so lost and confused again that he wanted to hug her.
That hint of vulnerability killed him, so he gave in to the urge to put his arms around her. She shivered
and leaned into him, and they sat like that for a few minutes. Finally, she raised her head.  I really
didn t mean it like that.
He pushed her bangs off her face, letting his thumbs linger against her skin.  It s okay.
Her gaze dropped to his mouth.  Ryan, I m going to kiss you now.
Well, hell, what was he supposed to say?  I think I can handle that. Even if this conversation
wasn t done.
She leaned up and pressed her lips against his, the sweetness of the move taking his breath away.
Here she was again, his Bri. He d be damned before he let her go without a fight.
Chapter Nine
The feeling of Ryan s mouth opening under Bri s made every worry she had float right out the
window. What did anything matter when his hands were on her and his tongue traced hers? It didn t.
Nothing mattered but this man right here, right now. Hadn t she laughed herself silly over the last
novel she d read where the heroine thought just that?
She d been wrong. So terribly wrong.
Ryan sighed when she dragged her teeth over his bottom lip, then he settled his hands on her
behind, pulling her more firmly into the spot between his legs. Before she realized what he meant to
do, he unfastened her skirt and it dropped to the floor. She started to pull away, all too aware of the
curtainless windows and new chill on her bare skin.
Oh God, where are my panties? It wasn t like she d gone searching for them after he d ripped them
off earlier.
He hooked the back of her thighs and lifted her as he stood. Bri gave a little squeak that turned into
a moan when she wrapped her legs around his waist and his hard length rubbed against her.  You feel
so good.
 I know. But instead of laying her on the conveniently close couch, he started down the hall. As if
reading her mind or maybe just the confusion on her face he said,  We re making it to the bed this
time.
 Too far. She reached between them and palmed him through his jeans since he really seemed to
like that. His curse only confirmed her suspicion. So did his missed step.
Fully intending to take advantage of his distraction, she wiggled out of his grasp and dropped to her
knees. His eyes went hooded even as he shook his head.  Not necessary.
Who cared if it was necessary? Ever since she d touched him earlier, she d needed this. She d read
enough different variations of it in her novels, and she d always wanted to try. It seemed right that it
was with Ryan. She wanted to make him feel the same way he d made her feel when he put his mouth
on her.
She wanted to drive him out of his mind for wanting her.
Ignoring his warning growl, she unzipped his jeans and worked them down his hips until he sprang
free. She moved forward, but stopped when she thought back to their encounter in the front seat of his
SUV. After glancing at him from under her bangs, she pulled her shirt over her head and unhooked her
bra. His muffled curse was exactly the reaction she d been aiming for. He watched her as if she was
giving him the greatest gift, but it didn t feel selfless. Not when she thought she might die if she didn t
follow through on this.
She nearly laughed at the dramatic thought, but then Bri wrapped her hand around his erection and
let the rest of it go. Right here, right now, it was only about this. She leaned forward and gave him an
experimental lick, dragging her tongue along his underside. He hissed out a breath, which was all the
encouragement she needed. She took him in her mouth, wondering at the feel of so much soft skin
covering such hardness. Ryan cursed again and his back hit the wall, which suggested her romance
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