CHAPTER 23

Heath looked at her. Not just at her body, her breasts, her sex, but the woman she was beneath. She could tell the difference. In his eyes, she saw emotions gathering, like a summer storm.

She couldn’t read him, though… She had no idea what he would do. Until Heath stood, bringing their joined hands to rest at the curve of her nape.

“If you’re sure…”

“Absolutely.”

Those butterflies lifted off as soon as she said the word. Rowena knew she would be fine. She knew Heath was going to take care of her and gave her a new life filled with new hopes and dreams.

He touched his lips to hers in a kiss that held absolutely no demand. Her own hand fell limp to her side as Heath let go and began massaging the back of her neck. It was delicious, the taste of his mouth and the magic of his hand against her tensed muscles.

Oh, God… Yes… Now… It would be fine, now.

Rowena opened to him and took what she wanted, tugging the kiss deeper, nipping