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“That’s a da the box We were side by side, and although I’ood head taller than oes”

“That’s okay I got it from here” I reached for the box

He arched a dark brow “I don’t ht be swayed”

I laughed as I loweredhi to bet s account that there were so under the coat “Okay then My apartht over there”

“Lead the way, madam”

Grinning at hi ponytail over my shoulder as I headed to our left “I al the box,” I told him as I opened the door “So close”

“Yet so far away,” he finished, winking when I shot him a look

I held the door for him “So true”

He followed s inside ed to unpack was scattered across the couch and on the hardwood floors “Anyplace you want this in particular?”

“Right here is fine” I pointed to the only empty space near the couch

Walking over, he carefully placed the box on the floor, and like a total horn dog, I couldn’t help a perusal of the assets when he bent over Nice As he straightened and faced ether

“You justaround Boxes were stacked near the galley kitchen and on the s table

I laughed as the lopsided grin reappeared “I moved in yesterday”

“Looks like you have quite a bit to go before you’re finished” Stepping toward me, he dipped his chin as he held out his hand “By the way, I’m Nick”

I took his hand His grasp arm and firm “I’m Stephanie, but almost everyone calls me Steph”

“It’s nice to meet you” His hand still held ain “It’s very nice to meet you, Stephanie”

Warmth curled its way into my belly at the sound of how he spoke aze to his “After all, if you hadn’t happened along, I’d probably still be out there cussing”

Nick chuckled, and I liked the sound of it A lot “Probably not the greatest way to meet new people”

“Seemed to work just fine with you”

The half grin spread slowly, becoht he was handsoht no This guy was as gorgeous as he was helpful “I’ll let you in on a little secret,” he said, squeezinghis hand free “It wouldn’t take much for you to make it work for me”

Oh, ht on up What a flirt “That’s verygood to know” I stepped closer, tiltingto him, a crisp scent “So, Nick, do you live in this condo?”