She couldn’t stop trembling. She was taking the biggest risk of her life. And yet, there was no way she wanted him to stop what they were about to do. She wanted him too much. Trusted him that much. She’d never felt this way before. Surely this time it would be different. She’d waited seven years and she had to know for sure. She clung to him and met his fiery kisses with a desperation she was afraid was more than her body could control. Claire followed his lead, kissing him with an intensity that matched his. His hands moved over her body, touching her, feeling her, setting her flesh on fire. Yes, this was what she’d waited a lifetime to experience. Sam was the man she’d waited a lifetime to find. She reached up to touch him, cupping his stubbled cheek in her hand. He turned his face to gently kiss her palm. The feel of his mouth on the tender inside of her hand sent a warm heaviness swirling to the pit of her stomach. Then lower. She shivered. This was how it was supposed to be between a man and a woman.
