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  His arms went around me, careful but sure, and it was worth admitting to the weakness to enjoy his closeness. He needed a good shave. Without thinking, I brought my good hand up and rubbed it over the roughness of his jaw.

  “Autumn?” His voice was tight.

  “I don’t feel obligated,” I whispered.

  “Well, I don’t feel anything for you that I feel for my sister.” He shook his head. “That came out wrong. I mean—”

  “Shut up and kiss me.”

  So he did.

  Not long or with passion, which was good, because I was about ready to pass out. I wouldn’t want to miss our first official kiss.

  For now, I could wait.

  About the Author

  Rachel Ann Nunes (pronounced noon-esh) learned to read when she was four, beginning a lifelong fascination with the written word. She began writing in the seventh grade and is now the author of thirty published books, including the popular Ariana series and the award-winning picture book Daughter of a King.

  Rachel and her husband, TJ, have six children. She loves camping with her family, traveling, meeting new people, and, of course, writing. She writes Monday through Friday in her home office, often with a child on her lap, taking frequent breaks to build Lego towers, practice reading, or go swimming with the kids.

  Rachel loves hearing from her readers. You can write to her at [email protected]. To enjoy her monthly newsletter or to sign up to hear about new releases, visit her website, www.RachelAnnNunes.com.