Her only acknowledgement of his gaze were her subdued, softly spoken words, “Please stop looking at me and concentrate instead on the road ahead. Without a single slip or misstep, the powerful vehicle was continuing its forward motion. M’lissy’s eyes had never beheld the sight. Ordinarily, a sheriff wouldn’t be one to participate in gossipin’ and carrying-on tales. With her ears attuned to any hint of a sound, she heard a click. Now, if you don’t want to give me a straight answer, then don’t! My cock is about to bust my britches!”
There in the concentrated beam of a flashlight, M’lissy found herself smiling. Her mind rebelled and asked her to tame her feelings. Astonished at the brazen boldness of the man, M’lissy turned her head to give stern admonishment.
