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“It’s delicate” He thought, then shrugged “Our general nondisclosure should cover this”

Hope hesitated to even run this past the firm’s lawyer

“I suggest we talk to each candidate, see if she’s at all interested in that type of relationship If so, invite theotiations We stay out of it as much as possible”

Hope nodded “Skyler?”

“I think we should let them know as much as we can in advance”

“I disagree” Tony leaned forward “As long as the wo to handle it”

Decision ree with Tony Skyler, after nine, startthe calls”

“To the women we’ve already presented? Or should we expand it to the next set of ten?”

“Let’s start with the original five” Even though he’d professed not to like any of them

Assignment understood, Skyler and Tony headed toward the door

“Wait”

They stopped

“See if we have anyone who likes kayaking or ”

“Mountain biking?” Skyler asked “In Houston?”

“I hear Memorial Park has some trails And we’re not that far froht?” Who also wanted to wear the collar of one of Houston’s ible bachelors And have his baby She wasn’t certain why those thoughts made her uncomfortable

After Hope fled from his office, Rafe had crossed to theand placed a palm on the wall as he looked down He’d replayed their conversation, and he struggled to vanquish the thought of her as his submissive He scened omen ere experienced, but he was captivated by the idea of instructing her in the joys of surrender He wanted herof pleasure