-Bella-
I hesitated to get out of the car as the pack house came into view. Keith parked in front of it, keeping the engine running—a smart move in case my brother or father decided to come rushing out. He gazed at me intently for a few moments before leaning closer and placing his hand on my cheek. His thumb gently stroked my skin, sending warm shivers through my body. I closed my eyes, savoring the sensation of his touch.
Then I felt his warm lips on mine. My entire being came alive as his kiss, though tender, held a powerful intensity. It was slower than the kiss I had initiated after the car race. It felt almost as if he were trying to memorize the moment, as if he feared it might be the last time we would be together. I shared that fear. Once I walked through those doors, not only w
