More Than Kiss11

His laughter quietened and the mood shifted between them. Their eyes met and she smiled, overwhelmed by the affection she felt for him. She reached out to stroke his cheek and he moved his head slightly, as if he wanted to turn his face into her palm but thought better of it.

"Have you ever wondered what we'd be like together?" she asked softly.

His thumbs swept over the curve of her hips. "I told you before, you're kind and decent and all I want at this point in my life is wild, no-strings-attached sex. The two don't go together."

"You've never once thought of me in that way?"

His gaze flicked to her mouth. "I've pictured you naked if that counts."

She tucked her hair behind her ear. "Really?"

"Yeah." He reached up and tapped her chin with his forefinger. "Don't look so pleased with yourself. I'm a man, it's what we do."

Jade let out a breathy laugh and tipped her head slightly to one side, her gaze travelling over him while she tried to decide if her next question would cross any ki