Full Steam Ahead by Karen Witemeyer6/20/2023 And what of the rest of my staff?” Darius snatched the napkin from his lap and threw it onto the table before lurching to his feet and pacing behind his chair. the details of the business I’m conducting for my father are not your concern.” “They are if they put you in danger. Nicole dropped her gaze and removed her hand from his arm. What do they hope to gain by interfering with your journey?” The instant the question left his mouth, he knew it was too direct. “Did I hurt you?” She shook her head, and he expelled a heavy breath in relief.” His gaze roamed her face, her shoulders, the area around her ribs. She had slid from atop him but knelt by the side of the sofa near his head. We’re both safe.” He opened his eyes and turned his face toward her voice. Cool fingers stroked his brow, his face, his hair. The haze of sleep was clearing, but his control hadn’t yet been fully restored. His pulse reacted to her touch, and he had to close his eyes to keep from clutching her to himself again. She wiggled against him as she struggled to sit up, finally bracing a hand upon his chest to lever herself upward. Until she winced, and he realized he was holding her tight enough to crack her ribs. She was the most beautiful sight he’d ever beheld. “Nicole?” She lay draped across his chest, her face angled up to his, her dark braid curling beneath her chin. You’re hurting me.” He opened his eyes at once.
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