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He let out a surprised laugh "I see" His grin widened "Do you always blurt out whatever’s on your mind like that?"

"Usually" She took another sip of water "I try not to be so forthcoeneral I’m pretty opinionated and not afraid to be honest"

"Honesty’s a great quality to have"

"I’lad you think so But not everyone appreciates it"

As he started pulling ingredients out of the fridge and setting theot up and tried to help, but he led her back to the stool and forced her to sit

"You’re the guest, and I’ tone brooked no argument, and for some reason, it turned her on like crazy

"Yes, sir," she said with a little salute

"So, did we decide whether you’re having toast or taking a risk?" Aidan flipped open a carton of eggs

Claire sighed "I’ the risk I’m a sucker for bacon"

"Good call And look, if you end up puking it all up, I’entleman and hold your hair back"

"Aw, thanks, that’s so sweet"

Laughing, she rested her elbows on the sranite and adot the bacon going, then leaned against the opposite counter and whisked the eggs in a glass bowl, all the while watching her with curious dark eyes

"What’s the final answer then?" Aidan slanted his head "Can men be simultaneously sexy and adorable?"

She replied with no hesitation "Yes They totally can"

A heated look passed between them, identical to the one they’d shared yesterday within seconds ofAnd unlike yesterday’s Dylan-provoked desire, her attraction to this manas she was attracted to Aidan in a confounding, pri about him teased her senses--his ruo Bears T-shirt, those diood; his le bacon in the air, and she honestly couldn’t decide which scent was ht she’d been convinced this man wanted her This afternoon was no different Her striped off-the-shoulder tee and black yoga pants were by no aze was so seductive, so intense and appreciative, she felt like she was buck-naked

A crackling sound interrupted theWhen Aidan turned to tend to the bacon, she quickly took a deep breath and ordered herself to stop drooling over the guy