She lifted the cover and started to slip out of the bunk. A strong arm came from behind, looped around her waist, and pulled her back. In moments she was spooned back against Russell’s chest, his arm a powerful rope around her waist.
Third, she discovered, he wore no clothes either. Despite that, she didn’t feel trapped.
“Feeling better?” His voice was thick with sleep.
She nodded. Was this what she really wanted? If she didn’t, she’d better move soon. Her body chose for her as she shifted closer against the heat of him. She’d never take being warm for granted again.
His arm slid farther around until it encircled her waist and tucked under her rib cage. Then she felt the growing pressure against her behind. Russell loosened his grip and shifted away.
He really was a gentleman. Well, m
