Gift of Gold

climax followed soon after hers. A hoarse shout of triumph and satisfaction shook him. Then he collapsed, his head on her breast. His chest was damp, as traces of his perspiration mixed with hers. He savored the last, fading tremors deep within her body. He was still inside her, and the effect was similar to an exquisitely gentle massage on the most sensitive part of his body.
    He knew from previous experience that if he stayed where he was, he would get hard again. If he wanted any sleep tonight, he’d better stop now.
    “I love you, Verity.” The words were raw.
    “I love you, too,” she whispered.
    He waited a long moment, enjoying the sweet, lingering aftermath of their lovemaking. Then he withdrew reluctantly and rolled to the side. He settled her within the curve of his arm and told himself that everything really was going to be all right now.
    Jonas was on the edge of sleep, his mind relaxed and his soul at peace, when Verity spoke again.
    “I think,” she said quite clearly in the darkness, “that I need a vacation. Maybe I’ll take one while you and Dad are in Mexico.”
    Jonas’s peace vanished in an instant. Rage roared through him. It was the kind of fury that had its roots in a very primitive fear, a fear that had been nibbling at him for the past couple of weeks, a fear he had refused to acknowledge.
    It was the fear that Verity might be growing dissatisfied with her live-in lover.

 
    ABOUT THE AUTHOR
     
    The author of over 50 New York Times bestsellers, JAYNE ANN KRENTZ writes romantic-suspense, often with a psychic and paranormal twist, in three different worlds: Contemporary (as Jayne Ann Krentz), historical (as Amanda Quick) and futuristic (as Jayne Castle). There are over 35 million copies of her books in print.
    Building on the success of her Arcane Society Series, Jayne is kicking off three new paranormal series in 2012.
    The Dark Legacy books are set in present day Washington state and delve into the paranormal crystal mining world and the Coppersmith Family. The first book, COPPER BEACH is available now.
    The Ladies of Lantern Street novels are set in Victorian England and follow the adventures of the Flint and Marsh Agency employees. These ladies are not your average paid companions. The first book, CRYSTAL GARDENS is available now.
    The Rainshadow novels started, unofficially, with the release of CANYONS OF NIGHT. These stories are set on a small island on the planet Harmony in the not so distant future. The second novel in this series, THE LOST NIGHT, will be available in September 2012.
    When she's not writing, Jayne can be found on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/JayneAnnKrentz
    You can also learn more about Jayne at her website, http://www.JayneAnnKrentz.com

MORE BOOKS BY JAYNE ANN KRENTZ
     
    eBooks
     
    Shield’s Lady
    Midnight Jewels
     
    Contemporary (written as Jayne Ann Krentz)
     
    Copper Beach
    In Too Deep
    Fired Up
    Running Hot
    Sizzle and Burn
     
    Historical (written as Amanda Quick)
     
    Crystal Gardens
    Quicksilver
    Burning Lamp
    The Perfect Poison
    The Third Circle
     
    Futuristic (written as Jayne Castle)
     
    The Lost Night (September 2012)
    Canyons of Night
    Midnight Crystal
    Obsidian Prey
    Dark Light