valoree knew a good deal when she heard one and noddedat once , then turned to peer at himinsurprise when hesuddenly withdrew from her.grabbing her hand , daniel pulled her to his desk , cleared one end of it with a sweepof his free arm , then pulledher intohis arms for a quick , hard kiss.amoment later he turned heraround , bending herover the desk , tugging her skirts up , andthrusting himself into her .