Claire captured my eyes with hers yet I was still aware of her quiveringlips as she tried to get her passion under control. Minutes passedwithout any ...movement from her yet still she held my eyes and I felt moresubmissive with each passing second. At last she spoke in her throaty,sexiest voice. "You have fallen in love with being Diane, haven't youDave? You cannot wait to become her as soon as you get home in theevenings. Nor can you hide the sorrow in your eyes when you dress inDave's clothes. When she went to nudge him, his arm snaked out and grabbed her, pulling her down on top of him.“Good morning, Abby,” he said as he kissed her. Abby returned the kiss with interest.“You were faking it.”“Yes, the smell of coffee woke me up. Thanks for making some.” He kissed her several times on the neck and ears.“As nice as that is, you’ve forty-five minutes until Allen gets here.”“That’s enough time...”“For some kissing like this.” Abby kissed his ear and neck, before moving to his lips. After. Just tell me if I should stop myself from falling for you.”Twelve hours earlier that comment would have freaked me out. I was open to seeing where things went, but I didn’t expect much. I wanted to take things slowly. But a lot had changed in a few hours. I’d been ignoring my own feelings. I was afraid of the complications that go with a long-distance relationship. I wanted to keep my options open close to home where it would be easier to get involved with someone.I couldn’t keep my. He felt something cool, but with the slight burn of alcohol sliding down his throat, leaving a fruity aftertaste.Hyandai grinned. "Of course we do," she replied. "But I have an excellent lover who soothed my nerves quite well, and with admirable enthusiasm, I might add." She sat upon the bed and touched his chest. "Your heart still races," she observed.He smiled. "That's not battle-worry," replied Harlen. "That's you." He stroked her silken hair, unbound on her cheek. The strands of his own.