CHAPTER FOUR Shannon just managed to stifle a gasp of surprise. The moment she’d locked eyes with the stranger she’d felt her pulse quicken. He’s tall, over six feet for sure. And built. Those blue eyes of his are amazing, she’d thought to herself before she could help it. I want to run my fingers through that coal-black hair... Seriously? Now is not the time, girl! Get a grip! She’d inwardly focused on restoring her heart rate to a reasonable level, then stepped forward with much more confidence than she felt, greeted him, and offered to shake hands. His large, strong hand had wrapped warmly around hers, and the sensation of electricity sparking between them had almost buckled her knees. Next came the realization that something big and unexpected and, well, intense was happening, and

