Page 70 of Chasing Sunrise

Clearly annoyed, he scowled. “How could I forget?”

“As good as it might have been, it didn’t compare to being with you.”

His face eased into a satisfied expression.

“I can’t explain it. You and I seemed to go someplace all our own. Like nothing else mattered as long as your focus and attention were on me. It was by far the biggest turn-on of my life.”

“A pretty lofty statement,” he returned, even though she could tell how pleased he was by her words. “And damn hard for me to live up to the next time.”

She grinned and slightly nudged his body with hers.

He instantly hardened.

“Somehow, I don’t think it’ll be a problem.”

The next second he rolled them over and covered her body with his.

She laughed.

“Prepare to be conquered.” He began his pilgrimage of her body leaving no doubt if he chose to he could conquer the world.

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Amanda slowly woke, her body tingling from a day spent with Kasey at the cabin talking, going for walks, and making love. She opened her eyes to find the sun had set, but a nightlight filled the room with a soft glow. Kasey stretched out on his back beside her, his hand possessively on her thigh. The sheet came to his waist, giving her a view of his glorious upper body. Even after a pleasure-filled day in and out of bed, she still wanted to touch him. Stopping herself, she didn’t want to disrupt his resting. She’d never seen him so at peace, wished he could be this serene all the time.

She moved to her back.

He must have felt her because he snuggled up beside her.

“We’ll have to get going soon,” she said. “We still have to get my car.”

“I know.” He pressed his lips to her temple.

“Where do you live, Kasey?”

“I rent a furnished apartment in Los Angeles. But, as you know, I’ve spent very little time there the last few months.”

Unsure how he’d react to what she said next, Amanda took a deep breath. “While you’re away, I don’t want to discuss your work.”

He propped himself up on his elbow and looked down at her.

She frowned. “Barry took part in dangerous exercises. I had to ask the same of him.”

“I understand. I’m not even sure what kind of phone service we’ll have in the Alps.”

“I’m sorry if it sounds like I don’t care.”

His lips straightened. “Quite the opposite.”

She smiled, glad he understood.

“We still haven’t put a label on this.” He traced her body over the sheet. “On us.”

“I can’t right now. Now that we’re...that we’ve...I’m going to have to see how much you being away bothers me.”

“Don’t go in with that attitude,” he insisted. “Be positive, know it’s not going to bother you.”

Her brows furrowed. “You want me to like that you’re gone?”

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