She couldn’t explain the reaction to him—the instant attraction that filled her senses and made her want things she hadn’t wanted since she was a naïve teenager. Her plan was simple, but now she was afraid that spending time with Cooper—letting loose and allowing herself a night of no inhibitions—wouldn’t be enough. Whatever spell he had on her would only strengthen.
“You okay?” Cooper asked as his fingers laced with hers, and he walked them toward the restaurant.
She nodded and let the fear of the unknown dissipate. Tonight was about having a good time, and after seven years of being celibate, she deserved this.
“I’m good,” she said.
“Then shall we?” He opened the door and stepped back to let her walk inside, his hand falling away from hers. The loss of his touch was immediate, making
