Chapter 606

"Care to explain? What kind of 'interest' are we talking about here, hmm?"

Gwyneth's cheeks burned with embarrassment. Sandwiched in his arms like this, how was she supposed to answer? Her mind felt like it was short-circuiting.

Hawthorne glanced down at the small figure in his embrace, lips quirking in amusement. No wonder she could squeeze herself into that strange oversized plush costume.

"I just―"

Gwyneth's breath hitched as he tipped her chin up. Without warning, Hawthorne leaned in and pressed his lips to hers.

Her brain went utterly blank at the contact.

This was the second time he'd stolen a kiss without warning.

The first had been in the car-a fleeting brush while they waited for the light to change. Even though they'd spent several nights tangled together since, Gwyneth was pretty sure they hadn't kissed like this again.

Well, maybe he'd snuck a kiss while she was asleep and she'd never noticed.

breaking the kiss,

next. Even if she'd never been on this ride before, she'd certainly seen it from

were married now. It was only natural,

wrists above her head. Hawthorne's devastatingly handsome face hovered over hers, and the subtle scent of cedar and spice from his cologne made her pulse

along her jaw, down her slender neck, and behind her ear where her skin was most sensitive. His warm breath sent shivers through her

barely more than

seem interested in stopping. His lips brushed her

a time. His deep, velvety voice made her

again,"

trembling like a leaf in

her lips with his fingertips, pressing gently. "Good girl. Once

in her throat. Emboldened by his touch, she slowly let

nearly half an hour, the tension building until Hawthorne's self-control finally

spiral

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Her delicate brows drew together in pain, the haze in her

concern chasing away the

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