Not trusting her voice, she nodded at the apology that revealed a little more than she'd expected. Apparently, she wasn't the only one acting out of character. A twinge of gratification surfaced, but was snuffed out by an unwelcome flash of guilt.

What the hell just happened? Haven bit back a moan as sinfully yummy tremors rose along her spine. His gorgeous mouth had been a scant millimeter from her ear, and his long, calloused fingers slid along the length of her ...