Maria started to lean toward him, feeling awkward and unsure. Like she'd never kissed a guy before, when in reality she had plenty of experience. Once she'd discovered kissing as a teenager, and particularly how much she could get a guy to do for her by using kisses, she'd had her share of kissing practice. For some reason though, kissing Nic was a whole other ball game. She felt like an awkward newbie.
Luke saved the moment by climbing into the driver's seat and slamming his door hard enough to snap the tension happening in the back seat. He fired the engine while Maria jerked back into her seat and lifted a hand to her forehead. She was so out of her league here.
She jumped when she felt Nic's hands on her, reaching for her seatbelt and latching it across her waist and chest. He leaned
