Page 71 of Structure of Love

Since she had the movable wall set up, I figured that was first. “Who do you want pinned?”

“Actually, can we do it both ways? I have a scene in my head where your character pins the other, just to turn the tables.”

“Ah-ha.”

Logan’s eyes bounced between the two of us, an inquiring look ofWhat now?on his face.

“This is easier to show than explain.” I seized him by the hips and turned him. “I’m going to back you against the wall. Give ground, okay?”

Logan’s lips pursed for a moment. “You realize I have ornery in my DNA and that’s going to be hard to manage?”

“Why do you think I’m asking? Fifteen seconds, and we can reverse it.”

He shrugged as if to sayYeah, fine.

I glanced at Shanice, but she was already behind the camera and giving me a thumbs-up. Showtime. I backed Logan up against the wall, or tried to. He frowned but gave way, and you could tell he’d forced himself to move. This position was supposed to be done using intimidation factor alone, but yeah, Logan wasn’t the type to be intimidated.

When his shoulders hit the wall, he grinned. “I don’t think this is working.”

I laughed. It certainly wasn’t.

“Sorry, I guess I’m not in character?” Logan offered a contrite smile to the camera.

Ami rubbed her mouth, clearly trying not to laugh. “We might have to scrap that scene, Shanice.”

“It was hysterical watching them try, though.” Shanice backed away from the camera for a second, grinning at us over it. “I know from experience that trying to do this with Gage won’t work much better.”

“Stubborn is also in my DNA.” I shrugged because that was the truth. “This barely worked with Asher, and that was only because Asher’s more easily intimidated.”

“Right, so let’s work with your personalities instead of strict poses. I feel that might be a better route.” Ami pursed her lips, eyes narrowing as she thought hard and fast. “Gage, what’s a little trick that softens Logan instantly?”

Logan snorted, amused. “Not sure if I have one of those.”

Oh, he did. Funny how he didn’t seem to realize it.

I gave Shanice the look ofMan the camera!and she immediately ducked back into position. For this to work, I couldn’t give an obvious setup. I turned, subtly positioning myself so I faced Logan more directly.

He quirked a brow. “What?”

With gentle fingers, I smoothed back some of the hair covering his ear and leaned in, slow and deliberate. Just so Icould place my lips on the skin right under his ear. I heard his breath catch, felt him sway a bit more into me, and knew I had him.

I also heard the camera going off like mad.

Pulling back, I looked first at his face, and his eyes were a bit glazed before he sharply focused again.

“That,” he said, words a bit garbled, “was not cheating fair.”

“Don’t have a switch, huh?”

The look in his eyes promised retribution for my teasing and gave me warm tingles. Couldn’t wait.

“Working with couples is so much better.” Ami’s voice had a dreamlike quality. “You’re so natural with each other.”

Shanice shot us a gamine grin. “Don’t worry, I’ll send these to you later.”

They might live as my phone’s wallpaper for a while. Just so I could further tease him.

“Logan, question for you. Can you lift Gage?”