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God, she had been distracted, andlike the Fourth of July

“I can’t reo down here,” he said

“Being the best lawyer in Nevada must keep you really busy” She took a sip of wine They sat quietly together for solanced over at one third of the trio that she couldn’t stop thinking about Brandon Being with hi her into a hot ht now

Unable to hold back any longer, she said, “Tell me the truth, counselor You’re not interested in me, are you?”

Brandon’s jaw clenched Shelby hadhis hands off of her toher, he couldn’t stop thinking how great it would be to saain, but he kneouldn’t be able to stop there One more kiss would send him down the slippery slope far past as ethical “You’re my client Of course I’m interested in you, Shelby”

She nodded and sighed “That’s what I thought”

Oh God, I’m such a jerk Just had to say “client,” didn’t you, Champion?

Why was he still holding back when he knew she was the best woman he’d ever known? He didn’t want to screw this up Justin was right about what Shelby needed His little brother was much smarter about her than he was Alex see the Wilde life, which was different for all of theive it a shot, too Hell, it ht even work He loved his brothers, trusted the her

“You didn’t let me finish” He touched her cheek “Perhaps words won’t convince you”

“Aren’t words an attorney’s best weapon?” she asked coyly

“In the courtroom, sweetheart, yes Here? Well, let me show you my best” He leaned in and pressed hisever since his first taste—her lips He devoured her, hungrily sweeping his tongue over her lush lips, relishing the sweetness he tasted froloss With his focus completely on Shelby, he deepened his possession of her ue As he placed his hand at the back of her neck, he enjoyed seeing her blue eyes close and feeling her tender sigh vibrating on his mouth

His invasiontheir tongues together He wanted her like mad, more than he’d ever wanted anyone in his entire life No one before, not even his ex, could hold a candle to the impact Shelby had on hi, the murder case, but he didn’t The trial was in atiet one More time That hat he needed More time with Shelby

He left his chair and stood right in front of her Looking down at her, his pulse sees in his cock and balls He cupped her chin and gazed at her “Stand up, baby”

She nodded and did

Before he knew it, he had removed her top and bra Out of his eous, round breasts with his fingers