Mason thought about it, and then he acted on it.

He stepped into the cramped kitchen, wrapping his arms around her from behind. His chin rested on Zoe's slender shoulder blades, tilting slightly as he tenderly kissed the soft flesh behind her ear.

The sudden intimacy caught her off guard, and Zoe's legs almost gave way. She lowered her gaze, looking at the unwashed dishes in her hands, and said, "Mason, you said you just wanted a meal. What's going on?"

Mason tightened his grip, whispering ne