maybe she was exhausted and needed rest . it was all there for everyone to see . `` that wo n't work for me at all . she busied her hands while searching for a vase , needing the distraction to help her put a little distance between herself and his magnificent body . he pounced on one of the men , knocking him to the ground . somehow , he was out of the picture . she scooted up and placed her chin on his shoulder . he pushed out a breath , his blue eyes unusually dark . 