A Dangerous Love

His chuckle was soft as he pulled her gently against him. His warm breath on her neck sent her heart in a flurry of wild beats. He kissed her neck lightly, his arms holding her in a loose embrace.

He knew all the right buttons to push. She stepped away from him, but he grabbed one arm, turning her around to face him. "Lisa," his voice was barely more than a whisper as he pulled her into his arms. She gazed up into eyes that were full of tenderness. Not here - Not now. Her hands protested on his broad chest as he bent his head to claim her lips. In spite of her resolve, her lips responded to his silent quest.

When he lifted his head, she pushed him away. "I thought we came out here to look over the country." Her heart was racing and her breath came quickly. They had to get away from here - back to the house where there were other people.

"Are you afraid of me, Lisa?" His voice was soft and husky.

"No." Actually, she was far more afraid of her own response at the moment. "I just don't think it's a good idea for us to be out here alone. . . I mean, not doing this."

He chuckled softly. "We'll go, then, and I promise to keep my hands to myself."

As he had once said, he was a man of his word and he made no more advances. The trip back was every bit as exciting. She smiled. Today she had seen a new side of him. He could be tender and thoughtful, as well as charming. A man of so many moods. Could he actually be involved in anything less than honest? Somehow it seemed contrary to his character - any of them.

Both of them were surprised to see the blue truck parked in the yard when they returned. Yancey looked down at her as he helped her from the ATV.

"Another suitor?"

"I wish you'd stop acting like I had a thousand guys on the string. It's insulting."

He frowned. "I wasn't suggesting anything like that."

She said nothing, but when they entered the kitchen to find Len sitting at the table, his expression was wary.

"Hello, Officer Quint." She was facing Len, but kept Yancey in view. He tensed and glared at her.

Len glanced at Yancey uncertainly and then shifted his attention back to her. "Hello, Lisa. Howard gave me the directions and I thought I'd stop by." He glanced nervously at Yancey, who was still glaring at Lisa. "I hope I'm not intruding."