Chapter 16

Away from the light of the fire, it was full dark, broken only by the occasional streetlight or car. Over head, a million stars blanketed the sky.

“Look,” Shannon said, tilting her head back. “I’ve never seen so many stars before.”

“I’m almost used to them by now,” Nick said, his arm still around her shoulders. “No big city lights out here.”

“It’s so…breathtaking. I’m a writer. I should be able to think of a better word. Awe inspiring. When I look up I feel insignificant and small. Yet, at the same time, I feel…powerful.”

As he watched Shannon, felt her body move beside him, Nick felt the rest of his blood rush straight for his groin. Where most of it had been since she’d first touched him at the bonfire.

He supposed he ought to act like the big he-man, indifferent, aloof. The truth was, he felt too damn good to act any way other than what he felt like

—an over-sexed teenager. How undignified. Been there. Done that. Thanking his lucky stars he was feeling it again.

“What are you think