Lisa Kessler

Man..." He blew out an exasperated breath. "Do you push everyone away this hard, or is it just me?

He shook his head. "Those waves are begging us to ride them. Talking can wait.

Flirting and foreplay came easy to Erica. Before she__ turned twenty, Erato awakened inside her. Erato was the Greek Muse of Lyrics_ and Erotic Poetry. She had a gift for inspiring passion.

I'm the king of bad ideas.

You're a good man, Hunter.

He shook his head, a smile tugging at his lips. __wo hours isn__ going to be enough time._ She grinned, rocking her hips. __e__ better make it count.

Hunter walked out of the waves, and without any pretense, he wrapped her in his arms. She looked up at him, her eyes searing his.He bent his head lower, his voice a raspy whisper. "I've never met anyone like you.

She covered his hand with hers over her abdomen. His was so much bigger than hers and had probably fired guns, rifles, and god knew what else, but right here, right now, his tenderness broke down her will as sure as any grenade.

He pressed his lips to her shoulder, whispering along her soft skin, "I'm right where I want to be.

Everything okay?_____ not sure, but it__ not shittier, so that__ something.__he laughed. __till an optimist.

He crossed his arms over his chest, "I don't get why you push everyone away.""This isn't the time to talk about this.""Should I set up an office visit?

As soon as the garage door lowered, he slid his hand into her hair, drawing her in for another kiss. Her mouth tasted like sweet brandy and spice. Damn, she was delicious.She ran her hands down his chest and tugged his shirt free from his jeans. He groaned as her cool hands explored his bare abs. His other hand wandered up from her waist, enjoying her curves until he was cupping her breast. She moaned into his mouth and arched her back into his touch, and he just about lost it right there.He pulled back, his voice a husky whisper. __ need more room and fewer clothes.

You should've mentioned you were bringing a beautiful woman. I would've combed my hair.

My father__ corporation, the Nero Organization, supplied assassins for hire. Killing was our business, and business had been good for years.

Because my division watches immortals like your crew. It__ in the government__ best interest to keep tabs on people who could potentially be assets someday. Which is why I__ here._ He turned to Colton again. __ can use my contacts to locate the group holding the Holy Grail, but the American government can__ be tied to the recovery effort in any way.___o what are you sayin_?_ Colton held his breath.____ saying who better to steal it back than a band of pirates?

He sighed, breaking the eye contact. __ just wanted you to know why I__ cautious. When the divorce was final, I swore I__ never let another woman into my heart. Love made me weak._ He forced himself to look her in the eyes. ____e never met anyone like you, and today, I would__e died for you and wouldn__ have regretted it for a second.

I could shoot you in the foot.""Please do. At least then I wouldn't have to endure this sock humiliation any longer.

She didn__ warn you about me?_ __hould she have?_ Erica finished her drink, relishing the burn in her belly and the flush of heat in her cheeks as she nodded __efinitely._ His gaze smoldered. __t__ a good thing danger is my calling, then.