title: Three Kisses: Revised Edition
author:  Heath Daniels 
description: Heath Daniels is a semi-retired consultant on international issues. He was born and grew up in the US but has lived in many locations internationally. Work has allowed him to travel extensively and explore many multicultural issues. He is a keen observer of international events and has special interests in language, history, and spirituality.
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  A DANGEROUS KISS
  
  “If you shrink from me in terror, Miss Middleton, no one will believe we are
  conducting a flirtation.”
  
  “You merely took me by surprise.”
  
  “Stand, Miss Middleton.”
  
  “Why?”
  
  “There is no need in progressing any further if you cannot be depended upon to
  uphold your part of the charade.”
  
  “I will do well enough, sir.”
  
  “Oh?” he taunted softly. “Is that why you are cowering in that seat as if you
  fear I might ravish you at any moment?”
  
  “I do not fear you.”
  
  “Then stand.”
  
  “Very well.” She thrust herself to her feet, relieved when her less-than-
  stable knees held her upright. “Are you satisfied?”
  
  “Not nearly,” he murmured.
  
  Keeping her gaze firmly ensnared, Hellion stepped forward to gently cup her
  face in his hands. With an odd fascination his thumb brushed her lower lip
  over and over until his head at last lowered and his intention became clear.
  
  He was going to kiss her.
  
  His lips were warm and shockingly possessive. With infinite patience, he
  