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material, she realized the wet dress was nearly transparent. January swiftly put her arms over her breasts recognizing the devilish grin on the complacent man’s face. Turning to face the window, she avoided looking into his all too powerful eyes.
    She was glad it was only a few miles to the motel. Sitting in the car with this man was almost unbearable. ‘
Just what did he mean by, what he would like to do to me was against the law? Probably kill me, or maybe even rape me! Oh great, just what I need to think about in this car with a total stranger. What is the matter with me? I’m freezing, that’s what. Why doesn’t he turn on the heater?’
The sound of his voice brought her back to reality.
    “What....what did you say?” She stuttered.
    “I said, I understand you are a writer?”
    “Among other things,” she snapped.
    “I can believe that, but what other things are you talking about?” he looked at her with his eyes-brows raised.
    “Nothing you’d be interested in.” She addressed him avoiding his gaze.
    “You are probably right.” he grumbled under his breath as he moved the car into the nearest parking space.
    “Stay in the car until I can help you out,” he ordered. He then moved swiftly around the car. Taking her arm causing the muscle to tighten under the pressure.
    “Firm little thing aren’t you?”
    “Not hardly,” she answered liking the feel of warmth his hand gave to her shivering body. “Oh!” she groaned as she stepped down on the swollen foot.
    “Here, I’ll carry you. It’s easier than listening to your apparent discomfort.” He said, picking her up in his arms.
    “I wouldn’t have this so called discomfort if it hadn’t been for you.” She mocked.
    She let him carry her across the parking lot. The feel of his warm body next to hers was comforting.
    “Miss Manson, I hate to disillusion you, but if you had been watching where you were going instead of jumping around the drive you wouldn’t have run into me. I must admit, you have a knack for not looking before you leap, so to speak.”
    “Mr Rich I....”
    “Oh shut up! And quit fighting me,” he interrupted with a growl.
    “Put me down,” she raged. “I don’t have to listen to this kind of abuse. Did you hear me let me down!”
    “I can’t help hearing you, you are screaming in my ear. Now stop squirming or I’ll drop you, now get your keys and unlock the door you are getting heavier every second.”
    She had no choice but to get her keys and unlock the door. It opened with a bang as they stepped through. Tripping over the loose carpet, he stumbled inside the room. Gasping, January clung tightly to his neck, but before they realized what was happening they both had fallen on the bed, him on top of her.
    “Get off me you big moose.” She shouted under his pressure.
    “Big moose Hugh? Well, I just may stay here until you apologize for that remark!” He provoked holding her arms now over the top of her head.
    “Let me up you overgrown bully, or I’ll scream rape.”
    “Oh no you won’t.” He stated, covering her mouth with his own.
    January tried to fight him, her hands beating wildly against his hard body as he pinned her firmly down. Her struggles became useless, and she was unable to budge the powerful man holding her captive. The feel of his warm body on top of her gave her a strange feeling of protectiveness. For a moment she had forgotten about the fight and laid there drinking in his manly odor. He slowly loosened his hold as he looked now into her blue eyes that seemed to shine silver from the dim light. He moved closer and softly touched her lips in an almost hesitant manner. When he discovered she would give him no more fight, his lips covered hers in a more demanding way.
    January found herself returning his kisses with a feverish need that matched his. He rolled over, holding her against him, tasting and exploring her tender lips. He caressed her as hiswarm hand rubbed softly up and down her side