CHASING TROUBLE

Caroline broke off as Nicholas took another step forward, until they were now once again standing so close they were almost touching. She gave a determined shake of her head. "Mr Connelly,"

"Nick," he corrected,

"Nicholas"

"Nick," he repeated,

Caroline was a bit frustrated, "Nick," she bit out, "if you're trying to intimidate me then I think I should warn you-"

"Warn me of what...?" Nicholas murmured throatily, even as he raised one of his hands to cup the warmth of her cheek, before moving the soft pad of his thumb over the softness of her lips, feeling the warmth of her breath against…