Rowan looked up at Perin to ask if he had enjoyed the movie, and the next thing she knew his lips were on hers. Her hand flew up to his chest automatically in order to push him away but instead she found it herself resting her palm over his strongly beating heart. This was a bad idea, but she couldn’t find it in herself to pull away from him. His lips were gentle, and when he deepened the kiss she was unable to deny him access. She kissed him back, enjoying the sensation far more than she had expected. She knew that she should put a stop to this; she didn’t want him to expect anything more from her, but all she could think of was what a nice time they had had today, and how considerate he had been since she arrived. His suggestion of “touching” her earlier had sparked her curiosity

