Her smile was more intoxicating than any ale could ever be. He could drink a lifelong drunkard under the table, but one look at her pearly whites and ruby red lips  made him forget how to speak. as much as he longed to be near her, he would need to be careful.<br/><br/>It had taken him so long to gain some measure of control over his condition. If he lost that control it could prove disastrous. Truth be told Danny was afraid of what he might do if he gave in completely to his inner wolf. If he hurt her he could never forgive himself.<br/><br/>Finally he smiled back at her. "Nothing would please me more," he agreed offering her his arm.