When she came to, Jacob was collapsed on top of her. shivering in the aftermath of his own orgasm. He lifted himself off her with a harsh sigh, sliding slowly out of her body. She struggled upright and turned to face him. His face was as shocked and naked as she knew her own must be.

She reached down with trembling hngers to pull up her jeans.

"Don't bother," Jacob said, yanking off his shirt. "Take your clothes off and leave them out here. They cant get any wetter. This rain s not going to stop."

The calm, practical observation grounded her a little. She tugged off her muddy shoes...