She wasn't aware of his presence until his hand curved about her neck and the force of his motion brought her about to face him. His mouth lowered and instant attraction denied any attempt to halt the feel of his lips capturing her own.

His palm curved about her neck and his fingers roughly caressed her face as her arms rose instinctively to encircle him. However, he pulled away before she could or could not complete the action. Gazing down at her shocked expression with a smile, he casually, lightly held her chin between his fingers for a moment.

Her face held a look of surprise, plus a twinge of anger, but there was no distaste ... something which he noted. He turned and walked away, a wicked, knowing grin upon his lips as she watched his retreating form, speechless.