Page 89 of High Alert

Our lips connected with a soft groan escaping the both of us. Despite the need and urgency for more, our kiss remained gentle—soft lips, easy warmth, and a smooth stroke of tongues. We eased apart, my breathing shallow, and Dan’s eyes blown.

The reverberation of more laughter outside drifted through the open door, and I smiled, happy to hear the sound despite the interruption.

“We best get out there before Mum sends Craig in to track us down.”

“You lead and I’ll follow.”

He meant so much more than this single moment. I moved out of his embrace and held his hand, making a promise to let him know tonight that I would do exactly the same for him.

I’d do everything in my power to make sure this future we imagined would happen. And together, there was every chance we’d survive anything this life threw at us.

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