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She wanted Gray with an intensity that she’d never experienced with Jeff Things were faood She waswith Gray than she’d ever been doing the deed with Jeff Her thong literally sizzled when Gray was anywhere in the vicinity Could she really pull off the worldly woman routine with him? She’d talked herself into a corner She didn’t want a relationship because she didn’t want to get hurt Unfortunately, she hadother than a roll in the sack

A quick check of her watch showed it was now close to six It was time to suck it up and meet Gray She hoped that Ella had already left for the day She’d like to avoid any unpleasant conversation over the assistant’s job that Ella apparently wanted for some unknown reason Maybe Ella saw her as so, that would really be setting herself up for failure At least with Beth coe and that would be the end of it

Suzy pulled the save herself a few sprays Hey, a girl has to sht? She knew she looked like so squad as she reatly relieved to see Ella’s desk empty All too soon she was in the lobby, and she spotted Gray iood I want to drag hiht off him

Suzy tried to hide her blush as Gray’s eyes traveled the length of her body Heat blazed in their green depths as they lingered on her breasts She could feel her body responding to his, her nipples peaking in pleasure at the adaze

"Have I told you today how beautiful you are, Suzanna?"

Clearing her throat and trying not to let her pleasure show at his statement, Suzy said, "You don’t look too bad yourself, cowboy"

"Cowboy, huh? I like that" Lowering his voice, Gray leaned over and whispered in her ear, "I’ll try h her, liquid pooling between her thighs as the i to sound flip, Suzy said, "Yeah, we’ll see if your gaood as your talk"

Gray put his hand in the small of her back and led her towards the door "Oh, I proame"

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Gray led her across the street to a parking lot Apparently, he didn’t want to leave his vehicle in the parking deck on the lower floor They approached a silver BMW sedan, and Gray clicked the locks and opened the passenger door for her Although Suzy’s small SUV was coave an appreciative sigh as she slid onto the soft leather seats "Whoa, why a to ht be having a sex evening, but I still intend to have a bite to eat first and I also intend to stay the night" Holding his hand up to silence the protests she was forht is so you do after a quickie, and I have no intention of being quick with you You don’t have to worry, dinner will be very casual since I don’t have to wine and dine you"

Suzy actually felt offended at that last comment but what could she say? She’d told hi to the letter You can do this, it’s only sex It’s only sex Maybe if she kept repeating that enough, she’d actually believe it

Finally, Gray pulled into a parking area near the beach and walked around to open her door Suzy wondered where they could possibly be going Gray took her hand and led her up a flight of stairs to the boardwalk that ran along the Atlantic Ocean Several shops and restaurants lined the ay Gray led her inside a s hotdogs He followed her up to the counter and said, "Order anything on thehis voice, he said, "Maybe we could skip the onions, though"

Suzy ordered the house specialty--the foot-long dog--and even though she was teested

"Do you want to eat in here or outside?"

"I think outside, it’s a great evening," Suzy said

Taking their purchases, Gray led them to a table in the corner of the boardwalk and pulled out a seat for her Suzy had to ad Gray also ordered the sa, as well as a funnel cake As she finished her hot dog, she looked longingly at his cake Finally taking the hint, he broke a piece off and held it up to her lips Having him feed her was one of the et the hor cake

Suzy could feel her hands starting to tremble as they finished theirfor theout now, and she really didn’t want to She just hoped she was everything that Gray ie or would Gray discover the sentih exterior?

"If you’re finished, Suzanna, I’o to your place," Gray said

"Uave her a puzzled look but luckily didn’t question her

He dropped their things in the wastebasket and turned to follow Suzy towards the stairway Before he could reach her, a gang of teens on skate boards ca around the corner and in almost slow motion he saw Suzy jump forward to avoid a collision and teeter at the top of the stairs He yelled her name as he tried to reach her Gray watched in horror as Suzy fought for control in the inized the exactto fall Panic swept over her face as her body visibly braced for impact

The fall wasn’t a simple fall, however The heel of one of her shoes seee in a crack in the steps, and Gray could see her ankle twist, al her fall before her foot separated from the shoe, and she continued her tumble Her saw her head bounce once as it slammed into the sidewalk at the foot of the stairs Gray pushed his way through the teenagers and ran down the steps after her where a crowd of people was already gathered at the bottom As he finally reached her, he turned her over and was alarmed at the pale pallor of her face and the obvious haze of pain in her eyes There was blood running down the side of her face fro the hair back from her eyes, Gray yelled for someone to call 911 He took the corner of his shirt and dabbed the blood before it could pool in her eye

Looking at him in alarm, Suzy said hoarsely, "No…Gray, please you takealone"

"Honey, I’, please help me!" Suzy cried

His heart in his chest, Gray leaned down and put his arently as he could A couple that had stopped to help offered to carry her purse and insisted on getting his keys and bringing the car to the curb At thatas they would help hi with a description of the car and asked theement to Suzy, he tried to question her about her injuries He was afraid her ankle was at least cracked if not broken, and he hoped that she didn’t have other broken bones as well She was trying to be brave; he could see the resolve in the tight set of her chin Silent tears trickled fro God he adored this wo had or would ever change that

At thathalt at the curb and Gray hurried towards it The couple who had retrieved the car for him climbed out and opened the back door for him Gray hesitated as he approached, now unsure of how he could take care of Suzy and drive the car