Paula hooked one leg around him, wanting to get as close as possible. She was perched precariously on the edge of the bed - without his solid presence, she'd hit the floor.

She shivered when he pulled her shirt off and the cool air washed over her heated skin. As soon as her arms were free she was reaching out, smoothing her hands up over his broad chest. His lips were soft, though the kiss was anything but. Her tongue darted out, teasing.

She let go only long enough for him to slide the straps of her bra down and off, and then wound her arms around him, her hands trailing over his back and lower.