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"That is a lot to deal with, but you’re a pro" He reached out and touchedand I can see how you work the crowd It’s so natural, I iine most people don’t notice when you turn it on Turn on the princess"

"That’s exactly what I do," I said In less than a week, David had noticed more about me than most people "I turn on Princess Catherine and do my duty" I shook my head "That makes it sound like I don’t enjoy it and I normally do But I have to be so careful and follow certain protocols There are days that I just want to be Cathy"

"I get it" He frowned "I don’t , actually enjoy it when the students are interested, but that doesn’t mean I don’t want to just be David It’s why I turned down the professorship"

"I think you’re going to like the FBT You’ll get the best of both worlds" I stood up and started cleaning up the trash while he got a rag to clean off the table "I think we’ve left Chadwick alone long enough Who knohat type of things he’s planned for you"

"Scary" His voice was odd as he turned and looked at ht That is scary" I threw the trash away and watched hireed that this was our second date, right?" His hand cuppedmy cheek

"Yes" My voice came out husky as he leaned a little closer

"Then I think a kiss is in order," he said His free hand moved to cupto since the other night"

I illingly, eager to taste his kiss once again He didn’t rush theout the wait as his lips neared mine, but still didn’t touch His breath washed over my face and I leaned forward even more When his lips finally touched ainst my lips like a feather’s touch While his lips moved slowly, there was a barely contained heat behind his touch His fingers tightened on my hip and his other hand dipped my head back so that he could have better access to my mouth

I ranthe slow kiss that ignited fire in my veins When he slowly pulled away, I keptthe moment It was the best kiss I’d ever experienced

FIFTEEN

"WHERE ARE MY nude heels?" I got down and looked under the hotel bed Pushing the extra pillows out of the way, I

"I think they’re out here," Max hollered "If by nude youout there?" Iarea "Thanks"