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He raised his lips and stared into her eyes.

“You’re so beautiful, Siobhan. I want you,” he whispered.

“Liam—” She shook her head.

“Yes?”

“I want you too, but I’m afraid you’ll break my heart.”

“I don’t want to do that because I’ve been there, but sometimes it can’t be helped. Everyone takes chances, Siobhan. All of us.”

“I know. I’ve been there too. It’s why I don’t want to go through it again.”

“Can’t avoid it, darlin’.” He tucked a strand of hair behind her ear and sighed. “Siobhan, if you want me to go, I will, and we can forget about this.”

“Can you forget about it?”

“No, but I’m not pressuring you. I like you and want to get to know you, but you have to understand that sometimes I’ll miss dates, not show up, and get too busy to call, or text.” He shook his head. “I’ll try to do better, but I can’t make promises I might not keep.”

“I’d like to try.”

“Okay. We’ll see how this goes.” He kissed her lips again.

“I love how you kiss,” she murmured against his lips.

He grinned. “Right back at you.”

“I want to know you, Liam, and I will try to be patient.”

“It’s all I can ask.” He led her to the sofa, and they sat. He pressed his lips to hers again and pulled her across his lap as he deepened the kiss. Hell, he was in so much trouble here. She could break his heart, and he knew he would never get over her.

Sitting up, he moved her off his lap, kicked off his boots, lay on the sofa, and pulled her on top of him.

“Kiss me,” he whispered against her lips.

She kissed his lips and slipped her tongue into his mouth, making him groan. He moved his hands to cup her face, then slid them into her hair and clutched it in his fists.

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Siobhan had never been kissed so thoroughly. He didn’t hold back, and how much she wanted him frightened her. His fingers dug into her hair as he moved his lips over hers. She slowly raised her lips from his and stared into those dark eyes.

“What? Do you want me to go?” he asked her.

“No. I want you to stay with me tonight,” she whispered.

A grin lifted his lips. “I want that too.”

Siobhan smiled, pushed herself up, and put her hand out to him. He sat up, took her hand, and stood.

“Lead the way, darlin’.”

Pulling him with her, she walked backward and stopped at the door. She gazed into his eyes and wanted him more than she could remember ever wanting another man.

“Siobhan, if you’re not sure, I can leave.”

“I’m sure. I just don’t want to disappoint you. I’ve only been with two men.”

“You’re not going to disappoint me, and I’m going to do my damnedest not to disappoint you.”

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