was something else hiding deep inside those illustrious blues. Was he testing her? Did he want to see if she would reject the idea of his kiss? Obviously, she hadn’t.
His hands moved to cup her face, and with another brush of his lips, the innocent kiss no longer possessed the same friendly feel. This time, it was all-consuming, building into something that had her heart racing and her arms folding around his neck to keep him from moving away.
She tasted the coffee flavor that swirled on his tongue, and it, coupled with the clean scent of his body, had her toes curling as he possessed her lips. Kissing her deeper, he pulled her closer. She was captivated by the warmth of his caress and the power she felt as he ruled over her.
In moments, she was hauled off her feet. The strength of his hands massaged her buttocks and instinctively her legs wrapped around his waist. Lost in the kiss, she hadn’t realized that Cooper had moved with her in his arms. Her back was suddenly pressed against the far wall in the kitchen.
Deepening the kiss, his hands explored her body, caressing the underside of her breasts. She rocked her hips over his engorged cock, grinding against him. The feel of his body pressed against hers had the blood heating in her veins, the breath catching in her lungs.
Her hands roved all over his shoulders, back, and chest, reveling in the firm muscles and strength she felt radiating from every impressive inch of him.
Then her can of soda slipped from her fingers and hit the floor with a loud thump. Some of the contents leaked from the can. Startled, she pushed back and quickly looked away. Her cheeks burned with heat.
“Set me down,” she murmured, and wiggled her way out of his hold.
Once firmly planted on the ground, she reached for a dishtowel to clean up the mess. Picking up the can, she dried the small area.
Her belly knotted as she stood and met Cooper’s penetrating and lust-filled gaze. Her mouth bruised and tingling from his kiss, she whispered, “I should probably go to bed. It’s going to be a long day tomorrow.”
His hands dropped to his sides, and she moved around him. She was a little embarrassed that she’d allowed herself to lose control with him, but at the same time she knew she’d be lying if she said she hadn’t wanted it. For whatever reason, she had. A need to be accepted for who she was trampled away any thoughts that kissing him had been a mistake.
She turned to face him once more before leaving the kitchen. “Cooper.” She spoke his name softly, and he inclined his head in her direction. “Thank you for listening. It means a lot to know you’re here.”
He offered her a soft smile. “Anytime, Abby.”
Chapter Five
The next day, when Abby woke rested and feeling better than she ever thought possible, the house was already filled with the scents of breakfast. She could hear the banging of hammers just outside her window. The brothers had already started working, and she hadn’t even gotten out of bed. She groaned, wondering if the events of the last two days had actually happened, or if it was all some kind of dream.
She stepped to her window and pulled the sheer curtain back. Hunter’s adorable face beamed at her from the side. Nope, it wasn’t a dream. He was fixing the shutters that had fallen, his hazel eyes sparkling with the light of the morning sun.
Looking past Hunter, she caught sight of Tyler and Cooper working on the front fence. Her heart jumped as she studied them. The power of Tyler’s body filled her vision just as the memory of Cooper’s kiss warmed her deliciously.
Out of the corner of her eye, she caught Hunter’s crooked smile, and opened the window. “You Boyds don’t waste any time, do you?”
He held the hammer in midair, pausing only to respond to her. “No sense in allowing a perfectly gorgeous day to slip by. I was told to keep an eye on you, so that’s what I’ve been doing.” He winked, staring a little over her
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