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He stroked a hand down her side. “We did.”
He felt a small sting of guilt. She was in a bad situation, dependent on him to keep her safe. He shouldn’t have touched her.
“No, Boone Hendrix, no thinking.”
He met her gaze. She looked ready to fight him.
“I’m a big girl who knowsexactlywhat she wants.” Her tone was fierce.
He smiled. “Okay.”
She nodded. “Good.” Then her voice lowered. “I want to kiss you.”
“So kiss me.”
She did, pressing her lips to his.
He slid a hand up into the tangle of her hair. “You can do anything you want to me.”
Her eyes sparked. “Really?” She pushed him flat onto his back and climbed on top.
* * *
Boone sipped his coffee,watching Gemma play with Atlas as she baked muffins in the kitchen.
There was a rap at the front door. “Morning.”
Boone rose and let Shep in. “Morning.”
“Sleep well?” his friend asked.
Boone knew Shep didn’t miss much. He was eyeing Boone with a speculative look. Boone had tidied up their impromptu bed in front of the fireplace, but he was pretty sure Shep knew that Boone had spent the best part of the night with his arms wrapped around Gemma.
Hell, he’d spent most of the night inside Gemma.
“We did,” Boone replied.
“Smells good in here.”
“Gemma bakes. She’s making muffins.”
“You lucky fuck,” Shep murmured. As he strolled in, Atlas woofed a greeting.
“She’s also baking dog treats,” Boone said.
Shep shook his head.
“Morning, Shep.” Gemma’s face was flushed, her hair in a messy bun. “Coffee?”
“Please.”
“I’m guessing black.”
“You guess right.” Shep took the mug from her, then nodded at the door.
Boone got the message. “We’ll be outside.”
She smiled at him. “The muffins will be ready soon.”
