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And there was Cody hi, she yearned for his respect Oh, yes, she wanted his love, needed his love And now that she’d slept with him, she wanted that, too, wanted those incredibly passionate feelings only he could arouse in her body—and only he could assuage But if she had to choose one thing, she would choose his respect and sacrifice the rest

Could she make him understand?

Moran straightened just then, and Keira looked up Cody and a watchful Sabbatino alking toward her car Cody didn’t say anything to her when he got in and buckled his seat belt, just told Sabbatino, “Thanks We’ll see you at the agency”

Keira started the engine and waited for the other two agents to get into their car, then signaled and pulled out into traffic, Sabbatino and Moran right behind her They drove in silence for a few ot the better of her “Did Sabbatino say anything to you?”

Cody glanced at her “Yeah He said, ‘Nice view’ My apartment’s on the top floor and faces the Rockies”

Keira knew she shouldn’t ask, but she couldn’t help it “He didn’t say anything else? Anything aboutusbeing together last night?”

He gave her a level look “Nope All he said was, ‘Nice view’ Why? Did Moran say so to you?”

She shook her head “Not a single word the whole time” But she wouldn’t look at Cody, just focused on the traffic

“So, why do you ask?” he said softly “Whatever they’re thinking, why do you care?”

“Because” She didn’t have an answer for him, not one she could put into words

“You toldme”

She darted a glance at him “I’m not”

“Sure seee to his voice

“It’s not that,” she said quickly, and when she stole a peek at him, she saw his jaas set and there was an expression on his face that gave her a pang to see Almost as if she’d hurt him if she admitted