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Her thoughts drifted to last night in the poolRonin’s hunger for her, his skill at driving her to the edge and thenher fly--familiar sensations, yet so water as his tongue greedily devoured her She’d wanted her hands on his head, pulling his hair, guiding hiain he’d controlled her and the situation Like he always did

Gigi dropped off the drink, and A a sip

After the spectacular orgasm, and later, as they were entwined in bed, she’d wondered howtheir sexual relationship Butback Now that he was on the ht then it occurred to her the physical side of their relationship reneas starting out the sa all to her and not allowing her to reciprocate What had she done last night as soon as those skilled hands of his touched her flesh and his tongue stroked her? She’d gone mindless But even if she’d tried to return the favor, he would’ve found some way to distract her

No more She’d let him know, in no uncertain terms, that his body was hers to play with, pleasure, and control

Alance up as Shiori started toward her The wolide reminded her of a sleek panther There was a sense of beauty and danger with a coiled edginess that warned you not to take your eyes off her or you’d feel the slice of those sharp claws and the bite of deadly teeth

Shiori had dressed in a short jade-colored skirt that showed off her legs Over a lavender silk shell, she wore a long-sleeved black jacket that nipped in at the waist and ended above her hips in a wide peplum Of course the outfit was chic, sexy, and coh And of course she finished the outfit with the perfect accessories--lavender suede pumps and an oversized satchel color-blocked with jade and black

Thankfully Shiori didn’t expect the fake kiss-kiss and half-hug reception She siood to see you Thank you for agreeing tolike I’? You look a"

Shiori grinned "Thank you I’ve been fillinghere in Denver?"

"Some New York City is too far to fly to justify a couple of hours to shop, so I’ve found the as, and Dallas"

"You hop on a plane just to go shopping for a few hours?"

"Oh no I charter a plane and attend to business while I’"

Amery couldn’t hide her shock Ronin and his sister really did live in two different worlds; she couldn’t ie Her money, her life, her choices

Shiori leaned over and peered at Amery’s drink "What is that?"

"A Moscow er beer"

"I don’t usually drink cocktails at lunch, but I’ll try one"