A flush of heat pulsated my body. His fingers slipped over my hip. I swallowed hard, then snatched the tiny shot glass off the bar, and tossed the harsh contents down my throat. The vodka burned as the liquid slid down my throat.

My eyes clenched shut.

I felt his nose brush the stray hairs along my brow. “We want each other, Kara.”

Big, strong Collin didn’t know how to accept rejection. Trust when I say my body wanted his big hands to caress every inch. But the tiny sense I had left knew I wouldn’t be strong enough to hold on after he returned to California. My body would probably crave his touch.

“You’re, you’re mistaken, Mr. Daughtry.”

“Oh, yeah?”

“Yeah,” I breathed.

The best course of action would be to stay clear of drop dead gorgeous, panty melting, brown eyes Collin. Bet he slept with half the women in L.A.

His fingers combed my sweater covered arms.

“We’re adults, Kara. If we want to fuck and go on about our lives, what’s the problem?”

Since we said we weren’t attracted to each other, he thought it would be best to tell me he wanted to fuck me. There was no way I could fuck a man like him and walk away. Definitely wasn’t giving him my virginity.

“The sun’s setting soon. We need to leave. I will not enter your cabin after today.” I pressed my palms against his solid chest and my eyes popped open.

“Admit you’re attracted to me.”

“I will not,” I stated firmly. Almost convincing myself.

“I’m leaving with Eric tonight.”

I sauntered over to the sofa.

He stalked behind me and pulled my body flush against his. “There’s not a chance in hell I’ll let you walk out of the bar and fuck another dude. You’re staying with me tonight.” His tone was harsh and stern.

His big, strong arms caressed my waist. My heartbeat thudded my chest.

Collin’s arms felt delicious wrapped around me. It was time to get off his turf. Under his roof, he was probably comfortable tearing women out of their clothes. Oh, I forgot he never had to pry them out of their clothes. They were accustomed to one-night stands.

“Collin, let me go,” I growled, and attempted to break free.

“That’s not how I meant it. I want to spend time with you later. I’m not rushing you to have sex tonight. We’ll be together every day for two weeks. It’s just sex between two adults, Kara.”

Yeah, sex I hadn’t had yet.

This man would have me climbing the walls. “I don’t want anything to do with you,” I lied. “We should go.”

He released me, and I instantly felt empty outside of his big, strong arms.

Ten minutes later, we drove in silence toward the sunset. Not sure what thoughts were swimming in that beautiful head of his.

**P**

I hopped out of the truck, strolling toward the gorgeous sunset. “Isn’t it beautiful?”

He fell at my side. “It is.” I felt his brown eyes on me.

There was no way I’d meet his gaze. It would only lead to our lips being glued together, not coming up for air until it was pitch black.

“Be sure to take pictures,” I smiled brightly at the beautiful orange and yellow sky, reflecting off the white snow.