Chapter 874

Morgan was a calm, solid wall that cut off Joey's escape route. He was also eager to hear what she had to say, though that eagerness waned when he saw her struggling to come up with words. As he stared at Joey frantically trying to explain herself even though she couldn't bring herself to meet his gaze, he couldn't help but want to say her name. So he did. "Joey." She looked up questioningly, but before she could ask him what he'd called her for, she felt the hard slant of his lips against hers. The sudden kiss left her heart racing and skittering like it would fly out of her chest. Jackson was still asleep, and Joey was so afraid that he would wake up suddenly that she froze like a deer in headlights. She had no idea what to do other than stare at Morgan's profile with widened eyes. Morgan seemed to be enjoying himself. If he'd known how delectable she was, he would have kissed her sooner. He had only pretended to be a gentleman around her because he knew she was skittish and mig