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“You need to stop treating me like glass, Sheriff.” Her breath fanned the back of his ear while one hand trailed down the ridges of his abs, sending a bolt of lust spearing through his body. Trent twisted, and grabbed her neck, bringing her in for a quick, hard kiss. Then he broke free and sprung away from the bed as if it was on fire. He was breathing heavily. “You’re not ready for this.”
Cassie sighed in irritation. “Yes, I am.”
“Well, I’m not ready.”
Cassie tilted her head and stared right at his dick, raising a brow. “I think your cock begs to differ.”
“He’s an idiot.”
“Trent, I’m trying real hard to be patient here. If it wasn’t for your impressive erection, I’d be a little hurt and think you’re not attracted to me anymore.”
“That’s farthest from the truth.” Trent huffed out a mirthless laugh. “You of all people should know how crazy I am about you. I’m fucking in love with you, dammit!”
“Then talk to me. Tell me what’s bothering you.”
“I would if I knew exactly what it is. It’s just this unsettled feeling in my stomach waiting for the other shoe to drop.”
Cassie leaned over and switched on the night lamp, swinging her leg to sit on the side of the bed. The look of tenderness in her eyes almost sent him crashing to his knees.
“I can sleep soundly tonight because you’re here right beside me,” Cassie said softly. “You make me feel safe, Trent, and I know you’d protect me with everything you’ve got.”
Trent dropped to his knees anyway, spreading her thighs apart and replacing the space between them with his body. His hands cupped her face.
“I’d give my life to protect you,” he said fiercely.
“And I would do the same for you. I hope you know that,” Cassie responded just as fiercely.
“Don’t say that!”
A look of bafflement crossed her face. “Why not? It’s true—”
“Because I couldn’t stand it if you got hurt.” His words came out like a wounded growl.
“Trent. You’ve been doing so well not keeping me in a cage,” Cassie said sharply. “Don’t start now.”
“Then tell me how to love you, because I don’t want to fucking lose you!”
About Victoria Paige: I work as a freelance database administrator, and when I’m not geeking out, I write romantic suspense novels. I live in Richmond, Va—less than two hours away from Washington DC—so most of the settings of my books are in the nation’s capital—of course, I’m not averse to creating fictional towns and cities. When I’m not arguing with the alpha male characters in my head, I love to watch high-octane action movies. I think Jack Bauer is the shit, which is why most of my characters are such badasses bent on saving the world from evil doers. I love reading adult contemporary, paranormal, urban fantasy, historical, romantic suspense, and a few new adult fiction as well as military non-fiction. Connect with Victoria: Twitter: www.twitter.com/vpaigebooks Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/victoriapaigebooks/ Website: www.victoriapaigebooks.com Enter Victoria’s Giveaway: a Rafflecopter giveaway
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Wow! That excerpt - phew! Why can't I ever meet someone like Trent?
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