The kiss gently roused her from her hazy state. Soft lips, yielding beneath her touch, warmth and comfort filled her. She sighed as he pulled away as if he had breathed life back into her slender trembling frame.

Her heart surged with warmth and in one simple gesture, the ache and worry she had felt was soothed. Is this love?

Her eyes opened and she met his gaze. "I am sorry, I caused you trouble again."