Читать книгу Rich, Rugged...Royal - Cynthia Rutledge, Cynthia Rutledge - Страница 2

Time seemed suspended as their gazes met, his reflecting the same flare of heat that burned in her veins.

“I want to walk you to your room,” he said.

Lauren drew a steadying breath and shook her head. “You’re way too—”

“Irresistible?”

“I was thinking more along the lines of persistent.” The elevator door opened on her floor and she moved forward onto the plush carpet.

Alex stepped off the elevator and the door closed behind him. He picked up her hand and drew a lazy pattern on her palm with his index finger. “I’d give up if you told me to get lost and meant it.”

His touch made it difficult for Lauren to breathe. “I’m not sure.”

“Maybe this will help you decide.”

He tugged her toward him, and covered her mouth with his own.