That shy expression on her face drew a smile from Holland. His hands tightened on her hips and he pulled her closer. One hand moved up her spine tracing a path until it stopped between her shoulder blades. He held her there, pressing her close against him and his lip brushed against hers when he spoke."I want you. I do. But." He hesitated, "I just -- I need to get home to Rose. She's with her new nanny and I--"
He sighed, giving up on explaining any further. She would either understand or she wouldn't. What else could he say?
He dipped his head to her neck, and kissed the soft place beneath her earlobe. "Can I have a raincheck?"
Bitch, I'm limited edition.