Remember Me by Serenity Woods Read Free Book Online

said softly, “Rose?”
    She hesitated. The house had a fantastic view over the sea, and the bright moon had streaked the deep blue-purple Tasman with silver. In three weeks he’d be gone, back to the life she knew so well, the life she didn’t want for herself, for her children. Of course, it was too soon to be thinking of a relationship—she’d only just met the man. But even though they’d moved at the speed of light, the special connection between them hinted there could be more. She liked him—very much, but she didn’t want to be part of his other life.
    Why did he have to be in the Army? She cursed under her breath, closed her eyes, and shook her head. She didn’t want to set herself up for heartbreak—again.
    “Rose?” The sofa creaked as he stood, and he placed his hands on her arms and turned her to face him. “It’s okay. We don’t have to do anything. It’s nice just being with you.” He raised a hand to brush her cheek.
    She bit her lip. “I meant what I said,” she whispered. “I can’t get involved with someone in the Forces.”
    His smile faded, but he continued to stroke her cheek. “I understand.”
    “I want you though.” How could she explain how she burned with desire for him? She wanted him to take her to bed, to crush her beneath him, to overwhelm her with his masculinity. She wanted to feel some of the passion she’d only ever seen in movies, to have him set her alight.
    “I want you too,” he said, his voice husky.
    “I just need you to understand—this is temporary.”
    “I understand.”
    “When you go back, it’s got to end...”
    “Sweetheart.” He spoke firmly as he cupped her face. “I get it. And if I can have you for only three weeks, or even one night, I’ll take what I can. I was lost the moment I saw you—actually even before then. When I saw your photo, I knew you were going to be trouble.”
    “I’m not trouble,” she squeaked.
    “Then clearly you have no idea what effect you have on me.”
    She chewed her bottom lip and then pressed her hips to his. “I have some idea.”
    His eyebrows shot up, and he gave her an amused look. “You got my motor running, what can I say?”
    Her mind made up, she stepped back. Here goes. Please don’t let him laugh. She grasped the hem of her dress. “You don’t have to say anything.” Lifting the dress, she swept it over her head in one easy movement and let it fall to the floor.
    Hamish’s eyes nearly fell out of his head. She forced herself to stand still for a moment as he stared at her. His admiration of her white lacy bra and panties made her glow. When his gaze finally came back to hers, it burned into her. “I did not expect you to do that.”
    “Oh. Too forward?” Shit, now he thinks I’m a slut. “Should I put the dress back on?”
    He laughed at that, placed his big hands under her butt, and lifted her, wrapping her legs around his waist. “That would be a hundred per cent no thank you, ma’am. You look just fine.”
    “Oh, thank God.”
    Still laughing, he walked toward the bedroom. Then he hesitated.
    “What?” She’d been kissing his ear but now raised her head.
    “I just remembered, I don’t have any protection. I wasn’t expecting to get lucky. Eamon’ll have some though.”
    He carried her through to what must have been Eamon’s room, and—still holding her—ferreted around in the cabinet beside the bed, exclaiming in triumph when he found a packet. Pleasure surged through her—he hadn’t planned this. She wasn’t convenient. He really had wanted to get to know her better, and the whole thing had surprised him as much as her.
    He brought her back to his room. Telling Brandon to stay outside, he closed the door firmly on the dog before he let go of her legs. She slid down and he pushed her up against the wall. Then he kissed her.
    Now she’d made up her mind, all her inhibitions fled, and she returned the embrace passionately. She moved her hips, rubbing the sensitive and