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Left so Beauty See you in theB xoxo

God, I loved her

I thought about going downstairs and getting the food, but I wasn’t really that hungry Looking back at the clock, I considered my options If I was quick, I could probably catch Cooper as he was closing up We didn’t need to do another all-nighter, but maybe we could talk a little until I felt better

I consideredrinkled badly from sleep

“Screw it” I didn’t have tie

Instead I threw on sorabbed my keys, and dashed quietly out of the silent inn I hurried along the boardwalk, loving the soothing breeze that h ently to shore, and with them a sense of calm whispered up toward me

I already felt better about my decision

Seriously, the boardas like so

I laughed softly at the thought and tried to ignore the couple who looked at me like I was crazy as they strolled by

There weren’t many people about at this time and it was more than kind of nice The past few days, the boardwalk had been packed with people as the high season kicked in and, as cool as it was to see it so alive, I’d also missed the quiet

My heart sank as I approached Cooper’s The lights on his signage were switched off and the blinds were down on the s and door

Had I missed him?

I picked upto the front entrance

I knocked hard “Cooper, it’s me!” I called

At the sound of heavy footsteps beyond the door, I relaxed When he unlocked the door and opened it for me I relaxed even more

I remembered back to e first uy I’d be attracted to Sure, I’d thought, Wow, aht, Wow, he’s the most beautiful man I’ve ever met

Noas thinking, Wow, he’s the most beautiful man I’ve ever met ever

Cooper gave me a bemused look but stepped aside to let me in “You okay?” he said as he locked up behind me

Most of the lights in the bar had been turned off

I suddenly felt bad for i home I should let you head home You’ll be tired”

“I’m fine,” he said “Are you?”

“I just woke up”

“You want a drink?”

“Water, please”

All the chairs had been placed on the tabletops I pulled one down and sat up on the table with lass of water inme

“It’s been some day for you, Doc”

I gave a little laugh “I’ll say”

“You still freaking out?”

Staring at hi realization that I wasn’t freaking out and all evidence was suggesting his presence was the reason “I was Until I got here”

Cooper’s eyes warmed

I s him as he studiedontheir way back up to my face

My breasts suddenly felt too tight against the fabric of my dress

I finished the water and et up

“Don’t move” The way his voice had turned suddenly deep held me captive

He approached me slowly, carefully, and I felt my heart rate start to speed up as I waited for his next move

I knehat move I wanted him to make and also suddenly realized that I’d come here for more than reassurance I’d come here because I’d woken up turned on after a sexy dream about him

Cooper gently took the water glass froht where you are,” he demanded

His tone brooked no argument and the heat in his eyes and his serious expression were an incredibly hot combination

My breathing grew shallow as he strolled casually back to the bar to deposit the glass and then he turned back, his gaze burning through me

“Cooper?” I whispered, so if I did I’d put a stop to whatever was about to happen

He prowled towardainst the back of the chair o”

There was a flip deep and low in hsbecause there was no er in his expression told

My God

I’d never had a man look at me like that before

He made me want to strip off my dress then and there and let him feast on me

“We were alone Inthe chair out from between us so that I had no choice but to scoot forward and plant round “And you were on a table just like this” He oose buertips trailed across the bare skin of s there and moved into the space he’d created

“Cooper,” Iquickly I stared up at him, completely open to whatever he wanted to have happen next because at that moment my body was on fire for him I wanted him to help me escape all the seriousness of the decisions I’d e for you in the kitchen, Sleeping Beauty See you in theB xoxo