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Although I’d been with a man, my knowledge about sex was probably sadly lacking.

Unfortunately, Brock had given me my space even though we were sleeping in the same bed.

I wasn’t quite sure why since it was obvious that the attraction between us was mutual.

Was he waiting for me to initiate more?

Knowing Brock, that probably was the issue.

He knew about my trust problems, and he knew that I was working on my anxiety from the kidnapping.

I’d mostly stopped seeing shadows that could kidnap me and drag me back into sex trafficking. The specialty counselor I’d just met with again this morning had dug into those issues directly, giving me techniques to get them under control.

“Don’t ever run from me, Jenna,” he said gruffly as he took my hand, lifted it to his mouth, and kissed my palm. “You’ll have to tell me in person that you want to end this or I’ll find you.”

My heart skipped a beat. He probably would find me. Brock wasn’t the kind of guy to just walk away without an explanation.

He was the kind of man a woman could count on.

That was probably one of the reasons why I trusted him as much as I’d ever trusted anyone.

My heart galloped inside my chest.

One sweet touch from Brock made me melt every time.

And it made me want so much more.

Why would any woman run from something she wanted this damn much?

Chapter 19

Brock

Istepped into the shower the following night with a smile on my face.

Watching the joy on Jenna’s face as we’d crossed the Mackinac Bridge and started our first of several days exploring the UP had made it a perfect day for me.

I’d been satisfied with my life before I’d met Jenna.

Now, I was genuinely happy, and damned if I didn’t like that feeling so much better than simply being content.

Okay, I did spend a good part of my day with blue balls, but the condition wasn’t going to kill me and I didn’t mind the discomfort to be with Jenna.

I’d resorted to getting myself off during a morning and evening shower, but I wasn’t sure that was even helping anymore.

Fuck! It barely took the edge off.

It was even more difficult because I knew damn well that Jenna wouldn’t have any objections if I wanted to get her naked and fuck her until we were both sated.

Unfortunately, that wouldn’t be enough for me, either.

I had to know she was mine before I got inside her gorgeous body because there was no way in hell I’d be able to let her go after that happened.

I’d been committed for a while now.

I was absolutely certain that Jenna was the woman I’d been waiting for my entire adult life.

I wasn’t sure Jenna was quite there yet, and I needed that damn commitment.