Playing with Fire

His Adam's apple bobbed sharply.

She could even hear the faint sound of it moving.

They say a man's most vulnerable spot is his throat, that it sets him off instantly.

I wonder if it's true.

"Vance..." she called his name softly.

No response—she called again, biting her lip.

Convinced he was asleep, she leaned down and kissed his throat.

Vance's eyes opened a slit. His free hands suddenly wrapped