“What the fuck, Haley?!?” Cheryl's exclamation immediately reminded us of where we were and we quickly separated, but she did not get off my lap ...nd kept her hand on my shoulder.“What the hell was that all about?” Cheryl asked, directing her question at Haley. She quickly apologized to her mom, admitting that she had indulged in a few drinks at the party and was feeling a little frisky, saying she may have gone a little overboard with me. She hugged me again, hiding her face in the crook of. Although he tried, he couldn’t hide his reluctance, or regret for that matter. She could probably coax him into helping her in some way, but if all she had a was a couple of days — it was not enough time. Carnus’ patience would have worn thin enough by the time he returned. There was no doubt about that, and that left Buckley. Azalea fell asleep to the visions of her thoughts. — Her right hazel eye flickered under the light morning light. The smell of bacon and eggs invaded her nostrils and she. ”“A time long past,” he said, swallowing hard.“Now, now, don’t be coy,” Rai said, running a smooth, brown finger along his leg under the hospital gown. “Your girls told me you already told them about it. You never told me though.”The naughty doctor teased him. Even after surgery, she found pleasure is teasing the man. Slow, soft caresses designed to take his mind off the pain and on something more enjoyable.“I didn’t know I had put a collar on you.”“Well, you are the White Rajah. Do I really. ” When she repeated it, he took up the second voice. They continued the simple round in duet until they reached her house.“Thank you for the ride, milord,” she said.“You are quite welcome, Miss Slater. Thank you for the song. Merry Christmas.”“Merry Christmas.” Esther went into her house. She had prevailed, and he had made not the slightest advance towards her. Why was she disappointed? Still, he esteemed that kiss -- a kiss which still disturbed her -- of not enough importance to warrant an.