She smiled at her friends and walked away from the table, heading for the balcony off the side of the conference room. She could feel him behind her, his eyes caressing her. She stepped out onto the balcony and his hands were immediately on her waist. She turned to him, to protest, but the words died on her lips as he lowered his head and kissed her. Oh God. Her skin burned and her stomach clenched as he slid his lips across hers. He nipped her lip and she opened it for him. His tongue ...