Dangerous Desire

Valerie softened slightly. “It's all right. So long as you truly believe me.”

“Of course I do,” he replied without hesitation. “You saved my life. How could I not trust you?”

“At his words, a faint smile touched her lips. She lifted a hand and gently brushed a few stray strands of hair from his slightly tousled forehead.

““Exactly,”“ she said softly. ““I saved your life... so how could you possibl