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"What you had with Jade, what you still feel for her, it’s really beautiful," she h his thick hair "It’s interesting to hear you say that I think most women are turned off by what they perceive is a an shook her head "I don’t think so Who wouldn’t be turned on by ahis wife just because she died?"

Pesh’s eyes widened at her statement, and he sucked in a harsh breath "Most woed softly

"Then they’re obviously insecure All of us have the ability to love people in infinite capacities I love my son with all my heart and soul, but there will still be room for aand un absolutely fascinating"

"You do?"

"Yes"

The intensity of his gaze caused her to laugh nervously "I don’t think a "

"That’s a pity"

Before she could try changing the subject, Aidan came by their table with Noah in his ar to aan

She nodded A drink would certainly help cool her off after the conversation she’d been having with Pesh "Sure I don’t think I’ve had one in forever"

"Neither has she I an laughed "You have seriously got to stop with the innuendo You areto have to think of you in that capacity"

"I a, Aidan turned to Pesh "Beer okay with you, or would you like so fruity, too?"

"I’m fine with a beer," Pesh replied

Aidan bobbed his head "Be right back"

After Aidan headed in the house, Pesh caught her staring at him "What?" he asked

"Just surprised you wanted a beer, that’s all"

"And why is that?"

She shrugged "You just seemed a little too refined for beer"

He tilted his head at her "What other preconceived notions do you have about me?"

"None really," she lied In herhow she wanted to make him be dirty just for her She wondered what other surprises he ht have up his sleeve

"For some reason, I don’t believe that" He crossed his aruess You think that I’m a ‘refined’or have inappropriate thoughts, organizes his underwear drawer, and who considers doing the crossword puzzle a fun Friday night?"

Megan couldn’t help snorting at his suood distraction not to focus on how he had hts and his underwear drawer At the hts about his underwear…or hopefully lack thereof Of course, she couldn’t help judging hi the commando type "No, that’s not what I think of you"

"I would hope not I know that since I’m a little older than you--"

"Just a little?"