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She couldn’t help laughing The idea of a date with Angel ?”

His sht it ain “You’ll see”

Before she could respond, he pulled a black bandana froled it in front of her

She eyed the black and white strip of cotton “What’s that?”

“I’ you”

A surprised laugh slipped out “So that stripper in Florida was telling the truth”

“Get your utter, Doc I just have a little surprise for you”

“It doesn’t involve handcuffs or dog collars, I hope”

He moved toward her “Turn around”

She turned sloay from him He came up close behind her, so close she could feel the war the back of her neck

“Close your eyes”

She did as he asked He tied the bandana behind her head, and in the co to life She heard the quiet ticking of the , smelled the fresh scent of the daisies and the musky heat of his aftershave His hands slid down her arently twirled her to face him

She could feel hi directly in front of her The heat of his body touched her in a dozen places She wanted to see his eyes, to knoas looking at her right now

Very gently his finger traced her upper lip, and she shivered in response Then he took hold of her hand and led her across the rooain, felt the blast of cold evening air on her face

She reached up to touch the bandana “This feels really weird”