Downstairs, the duo froze.
Kelsie had parked the car and alighted before walking around it to see if she had scratched anywhere without knowing.
Totally forgetting Jett was inside, she saw what looked like a scratch in front of the front passenger door and bent over to inspect it. But the man chose that moment to alight as well.
Because he had glanced away from her for a split-second, he didn't see her lower herself to the floor.
Hence, when he pushed the car door open, he slammed it into her, knocking her off-balance.
He immediately acted on reflex, reaching out to grab the first thing he found to stop her from reaching the ground.
So here they were, his right hand wrapped around her as he drew her close to him.
The air was still for several seconds before he lowered his eyes to look at her pale face, realizing for the second time that day, how stunning the woman in his arm was.
