"Shannon, I'm so happy to see you."
She was speechless. She hadn't even seen his face, but she recognized his hold, his scent, and his voice. Shock and excitement rippled through her like an electrical current.
He pulled his head back just a bit in order to find her lips with his. His kiss was rushed and firm at first but it didn't take long to turn soft and moist. Without conscious thought, she responded to his lingering kiss. Then all at once, her mind took over, and she realized what she was doing. She pulled her lips from his and freed herself from his embrace.
She stepped back and flung her hand over her mouth. Tears flooded her eyes.
He inched toward her, and she stepped back.
"Shannon, what's wrong? Aren't you happy to see your fiancé?" he asked as he handed her a fist full of
