To be safe, Lorena took her supper in her room that night. She really did not believe that Jeremiah Wilcox would seek her out in the dining room of the Hotel San Francisco and cause a scene there…but why take the risk?
Besides, she knew she needed to create some distance between them. Madness that she should still feel the pressure of his lips on hers, could still seem to breathe in the faint scent of sandalwood that clung to his clothing. Being held in his arms was truly the most intoxicating thing she had ever experienced. But that intoxication made it difficult for her to think clearly, and that was one thing she knew she must do.
If it was only that he was not attracted to her, then he would not have kissed her in the first place. No, the problem was not the lack of an attraction, bu
