Zoe bit her lip, a shiver running through her entire body. His touch… his husky voice… every part of her reacted.

“You say things in that voice and then expect me to act normal?” she asked, wide-eyed, trying to hide her nervousness behind that delightfully chaotic charm only she possessed.

Arthur laughed softly, completely taken by her natural allure — that perfect blend of innocence and boldness that was uniquely hers.

“Normal, sweetheart, is the last thing I ever want you to be.”

She tucked a