“I need you in my life, and I’m not afraid to admit it.”

      Electricity crackled in the air, engulfed every inch of the apartment. Robyn felt it, and she knew he did, too, when he trailed a finger down her shoulder. Earlier, while Sean was setting the table for dinner, she’d changed into a short sleeveless sundress. Her outfit wasn’t sexy, but that’s how she felt every time Sean touched her.

      She had to force her thoughts to form, her words to pass her suddenly dry lips. “Things are moving too fast.”

      “We didn’t meet a couple days ago,” he pointed out. “We’ve known each other for years.”

      Robyn couldn’t dispute that.

      “I’ve had feelings for you from day one, but I didn’t say anything because I didn’t want to ruin our friendship.”

      “Then why are you here?”

      “Because I’m older and wiser, and I know exactly what I want. It’s you, Robyn. I won’t give up on us,” he vowed, lowering his face to hers.

      Pressing her hands flat against his chest, she stepped back, out of reach, tried valiantly to keep him at bay. “There is no ‘us.’”

      “You’re wrong. There is.”

      Robyn opened her mouth, but her protest died on her lips. Before she knew what was happening, Sean grabbed her waist, spun her around and backed her up against the wall.

      “I have feelings for you, and I won’t stop until you’re mine.”