Chapter 48

“What stopped us?” shr asked, tilting her head.

“I don’t remember,” he said before claiming her mouth.

Carol wrapped his arms around him, drawing him closer. She closed her eyes, pretending they were kids again, without any real worries or concerns. As Daniel deepened the kiss, she could almost believe it.

His hand crept under her shirt, climbing up her body and around her belly. Her skin flushed where he touched her while chills raced down her spine.

Daniel broke the kiss, gradually pulling away from her. Carol’s eyes fluttered open, meeting his with a question. She could see his desire reflected in his eyes, could hear it in his quick breath. Heat pooled between her thighs, a slow ache building in her lower abdomen.

Looking around, she smiled slightly. “I’m not sure how it’s going to work out here.”

He pulled off his jean jacket, spreading it on the ground at their feet. “Care for a bit of adventure?”

“Just a bit?”