In a split second Cole was beside her. He grabbed her by the hips and lifted her, pressing her back against the wall. She wrapped her legs around his waist. He buried his face in the hollow of her neck and inhaled deeply her intoxicating scent. He could feel her pulse. Strong and steady, but slightly accelerated. He caressed her legs, moving slowly up her slender thighs. Her fingers tangled up in his hair. She pressed her lips against his neck and sucked it lightly, driving him crazy.
When his fingers reached the lace trims of her stockings, he pulled back a little to meet her eyes. They were so beautiful. Mysterious. And now covered with a light mist. They looked like two lakes in the morning. He was afraid to admit it, but he cared about her. Too much! And yet he
