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.

her with a steely

do you think you’re doing? Give it back!” Julie reached for

tall. Julie, even on her tiptoes, couldn’t get her bag back and ended up

after Kieran couldn’t find the key that he disdainfully

up, he suddenly pressed her against

making a

masculine allure, was suddenly close

brushed against

resounded next to Julie’s ear, sending shivers

brushed against her earlobe, turning her ears a shade of crimson.

put her hands between them, frowned, and said, “Let go.

Kieran’s hand somehow found its way to her

traced her

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