Page 71 of Scotch & Shortbread

The moment he’d implored her with those eyes, she was lost. She nodded, feeling the soft sting of unshed tears.

“Ach, Quinn, I have never liked dishonesty. I believe in being truthful contrary to what I may have shown you. I want there to be truth between us. Always.”

“I want that too.” She smiled as a tear escaped and slid down her cheek.

Alex reached up and gently wiped it away, but the moment his finger touched her bare cheek, she felt a sizzle jump through her. The air between them changed. Invisible electricity snapped heightening their awareness. Quinn shifted in the leather seat of his truck not missing the hunger in his gaze as it dropped to her lips, but as quick as she saw it, he seemed to blink it away.

“I’m going to huv to get the truck back to the station soon,” he said reluctantly, and Quinn understood the silent message. If he kissed her, she’d be in his lap quicker than a kid ripping open presents Christmas morning.

“So back to yer date with my brother today?” Alex eyed her from under a dark menacing brow.

Quinn giggled, seeming to find pleasure in his jealousy. “I admit, I did enjoy his company,” she said to toy with him.

“Not too much, I hope.” In truth, Alex was so pleased to know that Lachlan and Quinn had hit it off. It struck Alex that he wanted Quinn to meet the rest of his family too. He cared deeply for his family, and now, he realized he also cared deeply for the woman sitting beside him.

“He’s certainly not as handsome as you,” she teased.

“We’re identical twins, lass,” Alex deadpanned.

She laughed. “Maybe so, but there are differences.” She threw him a flirtatious look that stoked his fires.

“Do tell,” he murmured intrigued.

“First off, your smile is similar but different. His is crooked and almost boyish, but yours? Yours is rugged and very manly,” she said as her eyes dropped to his lips.

“Aye?” He could barely think straight.

“Mm-hmm, and your lips…” Her voice trailed off breathlessly.

“My lips?”

She bit her own lip, and he felt his cock thicken in his uniform. “It’s just that they are so kissable.” Her voice was breathy, and Alex struggled to contain himself.

“And your eyes…” She leaned in closer to him, over the console of electronics.

“My eyes?” he repeated, barely able to breathe as he leaned in closer to her.

The way she looked at him said it all. Like she was hungry and he was a buffet she wanted to devour. Alex was hanging on by a thread.

She reached up and slowly ran a finger over his stubbled jaw. “Don’t get me wrong, your brother is a handsome man, but you, Sergeant Mackenzie.” She bit her lip again, inching her face closer to his. So close, he could feel her gentle breath against his mouth. “You are so hot,” she said in a breathy whimper like his hotness was scorching her.

“Christ, lass.” Alex was entranced. He wanted desperately to kiss that tempting mouth, but he was too damn aware that they were in his police truck.

“When I first saw you step out of this truck, you were so tall and broad and dangerous looking dressed in your uniform.”

“Dangerous?” Alex asked fascinated.

“Mm-hmm… I confess, you scared me a little, but it turned me on.” She bit her lip shyly.

Alex had to adjust his now very hard cock in his uniform. Jesus. He loved this confessional. “The day I gave you the ticket?” She had the hots for him then?

“Mm-hmm, I think even then I wouldn’t have minded if you handcuffed me, bent me over the hood of my car, kicked my legs aside, and did as you pleased,” she drawled, eyeing him and seductively licking her lips.

“Christ,” he breathed. Alex could hardly believe what he was hearing. He had no idea his little lass had such a dirty mind, and God help him, he fucking loved it. It scorched his soul. Blood was pounding through him now as he looked at her stunned by her admission.

“I know it’s wrong, but I was also turned on that first night in your bed when you thought I was an intruder.” She looked up at him with big innocent eyes that were in complete contradiction to what she was saying to him. “You were so strong and lethal.” Her voice dripped with desire, and Alex was on the edge riveted.

“Ye liked that?” he asked in equal parts astonishment and intrigue.

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