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from the direction in which he d just run.
When the body came around the corner, now slumped over and
panting heavily for air, his heart swelled. Light was limited, but he d
know the sound of those desperate gasps anywhere. What was she
doing out so late? Carrington rose from his seat and motioned toward
Alicia. When she noticed him, she gasped.
 It s okay. His voice was very calm and soothing.
 Carrington? she half-whispered, squinting in the dark.
He hesitated before answering.  Yes, it s me.
 Get away from me. Alicia tried to move around him, but he
blocked her.  Move! she cried and tried to move again.
Carrington shimmied over and blocked her yet a third time. When
she motioned to push him back, he caught both of her arms and held
her tight. The look he gave her sent shudders down her spine, and for
the first time, she wondered if she should truly be afraid of him.
As if on cue, the sky roared with thunder, and the dark clouds
began to cry hysterically. They were instantly drenched and beginning
to feel the chill of the wind. Silently but attentively, one took in the
features of the other.
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* * * *
Alicia looked stunning, yet vulnerable and innocent, standing
before him all soaking wet. Her hair clung to her strong cheekbones
and framed her neck. She was truly a natural beauty.
 What do you want from me? She hissed, snatching her arms
back.
* * * *
Even the shadows cast by the full moon couldn t hide the sex
appeal and charisma Carrington had. He was the only man Alicia had
ever known who could pull off a saggy hoodie and soaked jogging
pants and still tempt any woman beyond measure. She wasn t sure
what to think of his unrelenting gaze, but she d rather his eyes rest on
her than on any other woman. Though she hated him with all of her
being, the revulsion was no match for the passion that burned within,
and she cursed herself for possessing such a weakness.
A frown formed at Carrington s brow as he swallowed.  I can t do
this anymore, he whispered, taking another step closer.
 Do what?
Carrington held a pained expression on his face but didn t say
anything more. The time spent between the two saying nothing with
their mouths, yet everything with their eyes, was everlasting, but it
didn t compare to the agony they felt wanting to be touched by one
another.
* * * *
Hesitantly at first, and then more relaxed the second attempt,
Carrington lifted a hand and gently stroked Alicia s jaw line with his
thumb. His striking violet-gray eyes caressed her full lips while his
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mind filled with images and wonderings of what it might feel like
kissing her. The world seemed to stop spinning and the cold chill he d
endured just moments before was nothing more than a memory as he
cupped her face with both his hands and gazed deeply into her eyes.
God I want you so badly, Alicia. Words cannot express.
Carrington lowered his head and nuzzled his nose against Alicia s.
She stood on her tiptoes to add to their closeness. Unable to help
himself, Carrington smiled with great adoration while continuing to
hold her still.
* * * *
Alicia kept her eyes glued on the man of her dreams and tried to
blink away the water that collected on her naturally curled lashes. For
the first time since she last allowed emotional desire to get involved
with her and Carrington, she found great serenity, and it felt like
heaven. Maybe she wouldn t regret this night.
Carrington brushed his thumbs over her cheeks, tempting her even
more. His touch was like fire and spread through her like blazing
flames on gasoline.
 I don t hate you, he whispered above her lips.
His breath was warm against her skin and made her yearn for his
kiss even more.
 You could have fooled me.
Carrington took in a breath.  That s what I m supposed to do.
 Why?
Carrington watched her for another moment.  Reasons you ll
never be able to understand, he admitted and then brought his lips to
hers.
What started off as something gentle grew with great intensity as
the seconds passed away. Carrington released Alicia s lips for a quick
breath but stayed close to her face. His breathing grew ragged with
need.
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Alicia marveled at the brightness of his violet eyes. They glistened
like shooting stars in outer space and were as bright as the sun.
 Try me, she said.  I might surprise you.
 I hate surprises. He kissed her again.
 But maybe I can help you 
* * * *
Carrington kissed her again, and again, loving the feel of her
tender lips. They were lost in ecstasy, tasting one another for the very
first time.
When the eruption of thunder soared through their ears and the
flicker of lightning flashed before their eyes, Carrington grabbed
Alicia s arm and ran towards the men s locker room without warning.
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