lisa-kessler

He'd watched the world change around him, civilizations rise and fall, and although he could have anything, anyone, he wanted her.

A shard of glass cut my belly as I slid into the battered SUV, but I managed to keep the family jewels intact. I__ be counting every small victory tonight.

His barely there smile warmed me. __ou try really hard to hide behind that Ice Queen disguise, but that__ not who I see. I see a girl who had to grow up fast, and a mom who would sacrifice everything for her son. You__e beautiful, Taryn, inside and out, and I want to get to know the woman you keep hidden away._ He lowered his hand and my body ached at the loss. __f you__e willing, I__l walk through the fire with you.

My pulse pounded in my ears, heat smoldering deep in my belly. I__ never been so tempted. __his is a dangerous game.

Once we were on the road, I glanced at my passenger. __f you__e got any ideas about how I can get this shit storm cleared up, I__ all ears.__ank snorted, sneezed, and lay down on the bench seat, plopping his head on my leg. I rested my hand on his back, eyes glued to the winding two-lane highway. __eah, I don__ have a goddamn clue either.

She stepped back, staring up into my eyes. __ou__e given me hope._ She ran her hand up my chest. __ don__ know how to thank you for that.__ grinned. __ou can start by taking my calls.

You__e not in this alone anymore. I__ not going anywhere, and if you__l let me, I__e got broad shoulders for you to lean on whenever you need me.