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“I prefer to watch”

“Then I’ll be sure to put on a show” She lifted her hair fro her back into the pose of a pinup girl

He groaned and took a step forward

She held out her hand, stopping hiht Would youit for me?”

“Not at all Goddess” He tasted her lips before walking away

It took him a few minutes to locate the bubble bath, because someone had knocked it to the floor and it had rolled next to the wastepaper basket When he stooped to pick it up, he noticed soed in between the basket and the wall

It was a snancy test

But the box was empty

When he’d overcome his surprise, and double-checked that he’d read the label correctly, he placed the box where he’d found it and returned to his room

Wordlessly, he handed the bubble bath to Julia, who proceeded to lace the water with its sandalwood-and-satsued herself in what she thought would be a provocative pose

Lost in thought, Gabriel stood led herself in the bathtub so she could see him better

He passed a hand over his nant?”

“Not that I know of She told nancy test in the guest bathroom It looked like someone tried to hide it”

“It was probably her”

“I wish it were you” Gabriel gave her a look that was so intense, she felt its heat on her skin

“Even after what happened yesterday?”

“Of course Couples argue Husbands are asses We have hot, sweaty makeup sex and move on”

She looked down at the water “I’d rather have the hot, sweaty ”

His voice dropped to a husky whisper “That would rather defeat the purpose ofup, wouldn’t it?”

She inhaled deeply and lifted her dark eyes to meet his “I’m not ready for a fa his lips to her soapy fingers “And believe ht or add to your stress”

Julia smiled weakly

“I suppose the test could be Tammy’s”

“She already has a child”

“Quinn will be two in September I know she wants children with Scott”