Chapter 404

But clearly, the man wasn’t satisfied with just that. Her intoxicating scent overwhelmed him, and he gently cupped the back of her head with one hand, deepening the kiss. Juliana’s mind went completely blank. All logic and restraint vanished, replaced by the crisp, woodsy scent of cedar that clung to him. All she could do was follow the pull of her heart—nothing else mattered. She loved his kiss. Without realizing it, she rose onto her tiptoes, her slender arms winding around his neck as he leaned in to meet her. The air between them thickened with the sweet, heady scent of romance. When Arthur finally pulled away, Juliana’s cheeks burned with embarrassment. Her face flushed a deep pink—she wanted nothing more than to dive under the covers and hide. Just then, the sound of a car pulling into the driveway startled her. Her eyes widened in alarm as she peeked out the window. “Arthur, you have to go—now! My dad’s back!” Seeing her panic, Arthur frowned slightly. “Why are you so worried? I