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“Could you light a fire? I’ll get us each a cup of coffee, then we can start on it.”

Levi watched her walk into the kitchen as he crouched to light the fire. He was way more attracted to her than he’d first thought. He couldn’t keep his eyes off her. Her black hair touched her shoulders and it, along with her bangs, framed her face. Her eyes were a deep rich brown surrounded by long lashes. She was without a doubt, a beautiful woman whom he wanted to know better, but he knew trouble lay ahead.

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Kinley waited in the kitchen of her home, anticipating the coffee brewing in the machine. She leaned over the counter to get a glimpse of Levi as he turned the gas on then struck a match to light it. The aroma of freshly brewed coffee filled the air, mingling with the subtle sounds of the fireplace. The fake wood made cracklingsounds of a wood fire.

“So, what do you do now that you’ve got him here?” she murmured to herself, nervously fidgeting with her hands as she turned back to the coffee maker.

“Talking to yourself?” Levi’s deep voice startled her as he appeared in the doorway of the kitchen, arms folded across his chest as he leaned against the doorframe. Kinley’s heart fluttered at the sight of him, taking in every detail from his dark hair to his handsome face and piercing gray eyes. She couldn’t help but let her gaze wander lower, briefly lingering on his strong jawline before forcing herself to look away.

“Do I make you uncomfortable, Kinley?” Levi asked, concern evident in his tone.

“Not at all,” she quickly reassured him. “I told you that already. I just haven’t been out with a man in a while. It feels like a first date. You know, will he kiss me? Does he want to kiss me? Will he be a good kisser?” She looked at him with a shy smile. “The usual things that go through a woman’s mind.”

“Well, you have an advantage over me there.” Levi chuckled.

Kinley laughed along with him, feeling her nerves start to melt away. But they returned with full force as he pushed off from the doorframe and made his way to her with deliberate steps. Her heart raced as he stopped in front of her and tilted his head down to meet her gaze.

“We can find out the answers to those questions now,” he murmured huskily.

“What questions?” Kinley played coy, although she knew exactly what he was referring to.

“First, will he kiss me.” Levi leaned down and lightly brushed his lips against hers, causing her to inhale sharply in surprise. He pulled back slightly; his eyes dark with desire. “Second, does he want to kiss me.” He smirked. “I think I just answered that one. And third, will he be a good kisser.” He let out a low sigh. “Now that one, I can’t answer. I like to think so. I’ve never had any complaints, but that’s for you to decide.” His breath tickled her ear as he leaned closer again, his voice dropping to a whisper. “So, what’s the verdict?”

Kinley couldn’t resist any longer. With a smile, she wrapped her arms around his neck and brought their lips together in a passionate kiss, feeling all doubts and worries fade away in the heat of the moment. After they pulled apart, she looked up at him with a mischievous glint in her eye.

“You’ll have to kiss me again,” she teased. “And then I’ll tell you.”

“No problem at all,” he whispered as he pulled her close and kissed her deeply once more.

His hands moved down to her hips and pulled her even tighter against him. Kinley moaned as his lips moved over hers, then he slowly lifted them until they were looking into each other’s eyes before moving his lips across her cheek to her ear.

“Well?” he whispered as he nipped at her earlobe with his teeth, sending shivers down her spine.

“What was the question again?” She couldn’t help but laugh when he chuckled. “I have to say, Levi Thomas, you are a fantastic kisser.”

An incoming call interrupted their moment and Kinley had to excuse herself to answer it.

Levi left the kitchen and she leaned her hip against the counter. She smiled when she saw Addison’s number.

“Hey, Addison.”

“What are you up to?”

“About to decorate my Christmas tree,” she replied.

“I can hear the smile in your voice. Is he still there with you?”

“Yes, we’re going to have coffee first and then get started. What are you and Cody doing today?”

“Not much. Just having a lazy day. I just wanted to check on you.”

Kinley turned away from the living room. “He kissed me,” she whispered.

“Oh! Good?”

“Amazing. My toes were curling. I have to go now. See you Monday.”

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