Reveal Me (7 page)

“Me too. It helps to have someone who sees me.” Her voice wobbled. “Just me.”

“I see all of you,” he whispered, his voice taut with emotion.

“I see you too. Well, I will, once we’re inside again. And damn, baby, you look good.” She arched up to lay her lips gently on his.

The kiss deepened until he let out a soft noise of defeat and clasped her shoulders to draw her back. “I planned on taking you home to bed.”

Alana giggled— such a freeing sound— and palmed his erection. “Didn’t anyone ever teach you bed’s where you make it, Nicky?”

His crooked smile caused her panties to dampen and her heart to race. “I have a feeling you could teach me plenty, minx.”

“Wanna sign up for some lessons?”

“Yeah. Book me for the rest of your life. And let’s get started now.” He grinned and pulled her down to the grass.