Love’s Cunning Ruse

Chapter 36

“Kieran, hold your horses! What are you up to?” Julie turned her bead to glance at Karl, then went back to the hand Kieran was gripping tightly, speaking

angrily.

Even though Kieran was tipsy and his steps wobbly, he was steering her steadily towards her home.

She thought he would remain aloof and ignore her, but it wasn’t until they reached her front door that he said, “I need a shower, open up.”

“Why don’t you go to your own place for a shower? What on earth brings you here?” Julie snapped, giving Kieran a kick, and then headed towards Karl.

She’d never seen Kieran drunk before! He was a real handful when he was!

No sooner had Julie turned around to leave than Kieran yanked her back.

She was forced to lean against the iron gate, and the pain made her wince.

pressing against her with a steely gaze, only to have Kieran rudely snatch her bag away.

doing? Give it back!” Julie reached for her bag, but Kieran easily

tall. Julie, even on her tiptoes, couldn’t get her bag

that he disdainfully tossed the bag back to Julie.

when Julie thought Kieran was giving up, he suddenly pressed her against

bent slightly, making

man, full of masculine allure, was

cool lips brushed against her soft skin,

where’s the key?” His deep voice resounded next to Julie’s ear, sending

he spoke, his lips brushed against her earlobe, turning her ears a shade

said, “Let go. The key’s not in

Kieran’s hand somehow found its way to her waist, then slipped

traced her stomach, making her

had goosebumps. Julie grabbed Kieran’s hand and finally relented, “Let go; I’ll open the door for you; isn’t that