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his baser instincts.
     
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    Kari was still feeling anxious from Jaxson’s formality and the use of a title—“My Lady”—in addressing her. Did they suspect who she really was? Or was that the way they addressed all females? If they did suspect, would they take her back to Montore or hold her for ransom?
    Jaren stood up suddenly and moved to the other side of the room, where he retrieved a plate of fruits, cheeses, and bread and set it on the desk next to her. He also handed her a cup of caf, for which she was grateful. She needed something warm to wrap her cold fingers around, and the drink would help clear her head. She wasn’t really hungry, but she was feeling nervous and needed something to do, so she nibbled on a piece of cheese and some bread.
    The food actually did make her feel a little better. She reached for a slice of fruit that looked unfamiliar, but interesting. It was red and shaped like a five-pointed star. As she bit into it, juice burst over her tongue and lips. The flavor was divine, and she couldn’t hold back the soft moan that escaped her lips as she chewed the fruit and licked the juice from her lips.
    She looked up sheepishly and caught Jaren’s intense stare. She gulped as she realized he was looking at her like…well, like something he wanted to eat. His eyes were glowing slightly. It occurred to her she ought to be at least a little frightened by that fact, but it seemed to be having a different effect. She was feeling something, but it wasn’t fright. Kari wasn’t entirely certain what she felt. It was similar to being hungry, but it wasn’t a type of hunger she had ever known before.
    Her gaze dropped down his broad chest to the tight black pants he was wearing, his long muscular legs now stretched out to their full length as he stood before her. She couldn’t help but notice the very pronounced bulge pressing against the front of his pants. She felt heat creep up her neck to her face as she realized what that bulge meant. She may have zero experience with men, but her mother had at least discussed the mechanics of sex with her. She just never expected to be the cause of this type of reaction in a man so…so…well, absolutely breathtaking. He was the most incredible male she had ever seen.
    Her gaze moved slowly up his body, not hiding the fact that she was openly staring at him, until she found her attention focused on his lips. She again wondered what they would taste like. Her breathing became shallow and ragged. She felt an unfamiliar heat building inside of her, working its way out, so that she felt tingly all over. She was sure that if she tried to stand, her legs would be unable to support her. She had never felt anything like this before and had no idea what to do about it.
     
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    Jaren stood frozen while he watched his sha-lia’s gaze roam over his body, taking in the sight of his cock pressing against his trousers. It provided proof of what he badly wanted to do to her. And it was getting damned uncomfortable. He shifted to ease some of the pressure the tight leather was causing across his groin. The pink flush across her skin acknowledged the direction of her thoughts.
    Jaren remained completely motionless, not daring to move for fear that he would bolt across the room and take her without any further thought. Her hungry eyes were almost his downfall. It took tremendous effort not to go to her as her gaze traveled over his body.
    He became aware of a new scent, and he inhaled deeply, realizing too late that it was her passion that he smelled. She was getting wet for him. His beast raised its head and sniffed the scent that was an irresistible calling to him. It was too much. Within a matter of seconds, Jaren lost the control he had fought so hard to maintain. Forgetting about everything else, he crossed the distance between them in two quick strides, dropping his cup on the desk as he passed.
    He saw Kari’s eyes widen just before his face descended