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“Thanks again for dinner. It was really something.”

“I’m glad you came. I really enjoyed it.”

I leaned in and gave her a quick kiss on the cheek before saying, “I’ll be in touch.”

I didn’t miss the longing look in her eyes as she watched me turn and start down the steps. I didn’t want to go. In fact, it was the last thing I wanted to do, but I figured it was the right thing to do. She was a class act, and I got the feeling I had a real chance with her. I didn’t want to fuck that up by rushing things.

But then, I thought back to that kiss on the hill and how incredible she felt in my arms.

When I reached my truck, I didn’t get inside.

I didn’t start the engine, and I didn’t leave.

Instead, I turned and started walking back towards the house. With each step, I thought about the softness of her lips, the scent of her perfume, and all her little whimpers and moans when I pulled her close. I knocked on the door, and when it opened, it took all I had to keep myself from snatching her up and kissing her long and hard. Her face was marked with confusion as she muttered, “You’re back.”

“Changed my mind about that drink... I mean, if the offer’s still good.”

“Yeah, of course. Come on in.” She waited until I stepped inside, then closed the door behind me. “What made you change your mind?”

“I just couldn’t seem to make myself leave.”

“Oh?” A soft smile slipped across her lips. “Why’s that?”

“Because I wanted to do this...”

I slipped my arms around her waist and pulled her against my chest as I lowered my mouth to hers, kissing her with fervor. I feared she might pull away, but instead, she slipped her arms around my neck and kissed me back, long and hard. My hand moved up to the nape of her neck and gently pulled her closer. A shudder ran through her body as she parted her lips, giving me full access to delve deeper.

Our tongues tangled, and I knew one kiss would never be enough. Just as things were starting to get heated, Maggie placed her hands on my chest, giving me a gentle push, and pulled back. As she slowly exhaled, she muttered, “I need to say something.”

“Okay.” I could tell by her expression that it was something serious, so I asked, “What’s on your mind?”

“I don’t know if we should do this.”

“This?”

“Yeah, this.” A light blush crept across her cheeks as she motioned her hand between us. “I know we’ve done it before, and I really enjoyed it. I actually enjoyed it a lot, but this is different. This time it means something.”

“I’m not sure I’m following.”

“I don’t do well with the whole casual thing. I get too emotionally attached, and I already like you...a lot. I’m not really up for a one-night stand, if you know what I mean.”

“I’m not looking to hit it and quit it, Maggie.” I didn’t want to make promises I couldn’t keep, so I told her, “Like I told you earlier, I’ve never really done the long-term thing. At least, not like you have. Don’t even know if I’m built for it, but since that night in the movie theater, I haven’t been able to get you out of my head.”

“Yeah, I’ve been the same way with you.” Her eyes were fixed on mine as she whispered, “I’ve even wondered if there could be something between us.”

“I’ve wondered the same.” Her eyes locked on mine as I asked, “So, what are we going to do about that?”

“I’m willing to give it a try if you are.”

The words had barely left her mouth when she was back in my arms, and we were kissing once again. Damn. This woman was going to be the death of me. One by one, I’d watched my brothers nearly lose their minds when they fell for their ol’ ladies. At the time, I didn’t get it. I thought they were crazy to let a woman turn their entire world upside down, but now, I finally got it.

Everything about Maggie, from her loving but strong nature to her dark brown eyes and warm smile, had me tied up in ways I never had before. While it scared the living hell out of me, there was no way I could just walk away—not when it felt so fucking good to have her back in my arms.

I couldn’t remember ever wanting anything like I wanted her, and with every touch, every little whimper and moan, she had me wanting her even more. She shifted her hips forward, grinding herself against my ever-hardening cock.

“Damn, woman. You’re unbelievable.”

Her lips opened in a small gasp, giving me better access to her mouth, and I delved deeper, letting all the passion I’d been holding back come pouring out. She moaned into my mouth as I lowered my hand to her waist and unfastened the button of her jeans before slipping my hand through the waistband.

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