Each curve of her body softened into his. He breathed in her sweet scent and pressed his lips to hers.As she met his lips, her hands slipped under his jacket to slide across his chest in a light caress. His muscles tightened under her touch and heat spread through him. The intensity of the sensation caught him off guard, and he knew the last shreds of his control were slipping away, he ended the kiss and slid his hands to her waist. He held onto her tightly, feeling the firmness of her hipbones beneath the smooth dark satin of her dress. The combination of textures nearly had him kissing her again. But reminding himself where he was, and more importantly who he was with, he stopped himself.Switching gears, he worked to take any awe out of his gaze. “Thank you, Louise.” He hoped she didn't notice the tremor in his voice. He didn't intend to let her know how much she affected him. “I have the answer to one question."Her body stiffened. She dropped her gaze to her hands still flattened across his chest then jerked them away to push against his arms.
