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Disappointrabbed her stuff and stood up "Let "

Her words dripped withhim feel like a damn teen boy "Yep Thanks," he choked out

When she shut the door behind her, he was able to breathe, but he knew in that rown up, and he’d finally noticed The real proble the necessary distance between the part of his fa involved with her would be an epic disaster, and he had enough to deal with lately with his father and brothers They were fighting all the tio The closeness aetting theer So to break, and soon

He needed to make sure he stayed away from Sydney

chapter five

On Friday nore the sickening twirls in her belly She felt like she’d just gone on the teacup ride and was ready to hurl E herself this was a business trip Adao over so forward Since the attic incident, she and Tristan had spent the last few days working separately or in the office surrounded by people The tension between the awareness

Today would be the first time they’d be alone since the kiss She chided herself mentally for her worry They’d chat politely in the car, listen to soo ho to be held hostage and tortured She’d set the tone, he’d follow her lead, and they’d get this thing done Nothing to worry about It was just a kiss

The kiss Oh, God, the kiss

She burned just fro, wicked kiss He’d tasted like musk and sin Sripped rock-hard ant fabric He kissed her with the same raw passion and dominant control that alwaysshe’d rehost

He pulled up to her door in his silver Lincoln Crossover--both practical and elegant Just like hi a deal or stripping off his clothes, he’d always held an innate anirace that buckled her knees

Don’t think about it

He strode around the car toward her dressed in a black pin-striped suit and red tie Ti off his broad forehead, arched brows, and glea whiskey eyes He opened the car door for her She sed Maybe he’d forget that ed a truce to promote their business relationship Neither of the I brought you coffee and a fruit cup"

"Thank you"