Chapter 270

"Maybe I just don't have enough experience," Autumn admitted. The car came to a stop at a red light. Suddenly, Dawson leaned in close. Autumn caught the sharp, clean scent that was distinctly his. He spoke, offering only a side profile. "Try it." Autumn froze. He tilted his head slightly. "If you don't, I will. Next time you don't react, I'll make the first move." Autumn was stunned. Dawson was a man of action through and through. He placed a hand under her chin, leaning in as if to kiss her cheek, but stopped just a whisper away, his warm breath brushing her skin. In a low murmur against her ear, he asked, "Did you hate that?" Her heart hammered in her chest, and her mind went utterly blank. After a moment, he stepped back, his tone cool. "It's not that you lack experience. You're just afraid." His eyes were dark, unreadable, pulling her in. "Autumn, you're too scared to get close to me. Even when the perfect opportunity is right in front of you, you won't take it." Autumn