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stubbornness Demarion.”  She pronounced his name with sarcasm.  She looked at him and felt her voice hitch as he looked down at her.
    “Yes I am sure.  I am going to kiss you now Leanne.”
    “I don’t think….”
    Her words were cut off as he grabbed her to him.  He descended his mouth to take her lips in a devastating kiss.  His left hand made its way up to twine in her hair and hold her head still.  His tongue delved inside her mouth as he explored her mouth.  She couldn’t help the moan that escaped her throat.  He may be a crime boss but he could kiss.  Her hands made their way to grip his biceps as her tongue met his in an enticing endeavor.  Their breaths mingled with each other’s as he leaned back and stared at her.  They were both breathing hard and panting as they stared at each other.  “You are quite beautiful.  I don’t think we will have any problem with any part of the marriage.  Say you will stay here with me for the week to see how life as my wife would be.  Just consider it please.”
    “Fine.  But no hanky panky.  I won’t fall into your arms like every other woman does.  Remember that.  And that includes after the marriage.”
    “Understood.  But tell me the truth.  You enjoyed that kiss as much as I did.  I can feel your heart beat increase and your breath coming in shorter breaths.”  As he said this his hand covered her chest over her heart.  She felt the warmth from his hand spread across her chest causing her to breathe even harder.
    “No I didn’t.”  She lied.  She pulled herself away from him and removed his hand from her heaving chest.  “Can we move on please?”
    He smiled at her and quietly whispered.  “You may lie to yourself Leanne but I know attraction when I see it and I will explore it on our wedding night.  I promise you that.”  He looked at her with determination on his face.  “Let me show you my favorite spot on the grounds.  I had a picnic prepared for us to enjoy.”  He steered the cart towards the edge of the trees.  Leanne sat quietly.

Chapter 5
    S he looked around at the gorgeous countryside.  It was the perfect temperature outside.  They came upon a lake in an opening of the woods.  It was surrounded by woods except for a little glade.  There were large trees that hung over the lake itself and supplied shade.  Parking the cart he stepped out and walked to the back.  Leanne had been so consumed with her thoughts she hadn’t noticed it strapped to the back.  She also didn’t notice Demarion’s clothes.  He was in lose fit jeans that hung low on his hips and a grey T-shirt.  The T-shirt fit to his arms and torso and showed the ridges and planes of his arms and chest.  She realized again how incredibly good looking he was.  He came around to the side of the cart and held out his hand for her helping her out of the cart.  She walked beside him as he carried the basket in one hand and a blanket under the other.  He spread the blanket on the grass and sat the basket down.  She followed him over to the edge of the lake.
    “I come here when I need time alone to think.  It is my little haven away from everything.”
    “It’s lovely.  Do you ever go swimming?”
    He looked down at her and smiled.  She followed his hand as it pointed in a direction to the side.  There was a rope hanging from the tree.  “All the time.  We can always enjoy the water now.”  There was a mischievous glint to his eyes as he looked to her. 
    “But we don’t have any suits?”
    “Well we can improvise.  I will go behind the tree and get in.  I will keep my head turned around as you get in.  It could be quite fun you know.  Loosen up and enjoy yourself for once.”
    Leanne looked at the blue water.  It would be fun and she could just sit back and enjoy the water and the sun sparkling off the water.  She nodded and watched as he smiled.  He walked behind the tree as he said and she turned her back to him.  Turning