She knew she should step back and call a halt to things, but it had been so long and Quinns arms were so strong around her and his kiss made her ache for more.
His hands stroked the length of her back as his mouth continued to ply hers with fire. She wrapped her arms around his neck and tangled her fingers in his soft, sexy mane of hair.
She swirled her tongue with his, felt her knees weaken and threaten to buckle. She clung to him more tightly, her heart beating a rhythm of desire.
His mouth finally left hers and moved down the length of her neck, nipping and teasing with slow, deliberate intent. She dropped her head back, allowing him to kiss her throat, and trail his hot mouth along her collarbone.
It didnt matter that shed only known him on a casual, social level until now. She didnt care that this was probably one of the most foolish things shed ever done. For right now, in his arms, she wanted to be foolish and abandon herself to being held by Quinn, being kissed by Quinn.
Once again his mouth captured hers and as she pressed more tightly against him she realized that he was aroused. This knowledge only made her desire flame higher.
She wanted to make love with him. She wanted to lose herself in his caresses, in the very mindless sensations of sex.
Shed heard enough about Quinn from Clay to know he wouldnt hurt her, that she was safe with him. She wasnt concerned about consequences. The most shed have to worry about was perhaps a little embarrassment the morning after. But she didnt care about the morning afterall she cared about was here and now.
Miss Jewel?
Jewel and Quinn shot apart like two guilty teenagers at the sound of the young voice drifting down the hallway. Jewel recognized the voice. She drew a deep breath to steady herself, not looking at Quinn. Lindy, whats wrong?
Youd better come quick, Kelsey is packing her suitcase and says shes gonna run away.
Ill be right there. Jewel finally looked at Quinn as she felt the heat of a blush warm her cheeks. Okay, so her embarrassment hadnt waited until the morning after.
You need help? he asked softly.
No, Ill be fine. Please, just go. Now that the heat of the moment had passed, she was appalled by what had just happened between themwhat had almost happened between them.
She was grateful that he didnt argue but simply nodded and left. She closed the front door behind him then hurried down the hallway to the girls room where Kelsey was throwing her clothes into the battered cloth suitcase shed arrived with.
Kelsey, whats going on? Jewel asked.
The girl didnt stop her activity and kept her eyes downcast. Nothing. I just dont want to be here anymore.
Has something happened? Did somebody say something to upset you? Jewel took a step closer to the young teenager.
No. I just gotta go, thats all. Ive got to leave. She glanced up at Jewel, tears filling her bright green eyes.
Jewel stepped toward her and held out her hand. Come on, lets go someplace where you and I can have a little private chat.
Kelsey hesitated a moment, then slipped her hand into Jewels. Lindy, Carrie, back to bed and lights out, she said as she led Kelsey from the room.
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