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"Mrins down at s into his own plate We eat in companionable silence, then I hop up and clear our dirty dishes, and load thein his palm

"What?" I ask

"I could have done that"

"You cooked I don’t ood in rin

"So I’ve recently been told by a very sexy woman"

Oh, flirty Nate is fun!

"Really? Do I know her?"

"I think so She has gorgeous long blonde hair, the bluest eyes I’ve ever seen, and a killer body" His eyes soften on mine and he continues "And she is so smart, funny as hell, and a very loyal friend Oh, and her work ethic is infuriatingly solid"

Wow What the hell do I say to that? I blink at hiain I cross my arms over my chest and look down

"Look at me," he whispers, and I raise my eyes to his "Whether you believe it or not, Julianne, you are a very special woman, and I’m thankful that you’re here"

"I think you’re special too," I whisper and offer him a smile

"Come on," he climbs off his stool and holds a hand out for ym before I strip us both naked and we spend the day in my bed"

"Do you have a leather jacket?" Nate asks e

"No," I respond

"We’re going to have to get you one" The elevator stops and alk out Why? I’ht sports bra and fitted black tank, and because it’s spring and still cool in Seattle, a deni work out pants, a black sleeveless muscle shirt, and a black leather jacket He has a folded black bandana wrapped around his head, keeping his hair out of his face I spot his shiny black Mercedes and my little red Lexus

"Do you want to take my car or yours?" I ask

"Neither" He responds and keeps walking He stops next to a sleek, blackand lean, with chrome tires and handlebars

"This is yours?" I ask, rin "You’ll need leather so we can ride her often"

"It’s not su today We’ll be fine" He eyes me and sees my apprehension "If you’d rather not, we can take my car"