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He waited patiently for me to elaborate, but I couldn’t quite su out of my life—the way it had for my dad—was imperative

Dane didn’t seeaze at me expectantly

Finally, I said, “It’s sort of a self-i Don’t take it personally”

“Impossible,” he murmured

Heat erupted insensation

I got to my feet, albeit shakily I crossed to the patio doors and stepped onto the terrace, needing the respite of cool air The scenery really was too fabulous for words Thescenario to find myself in

And theman I’d ever knoould ever know—offered eous pie

When I felt hi behind me, I dared to ask, “What, exactly, do you want fro the director position?”

“You already knohat I want” He stepped closer, so that I inhaled his rich scent, ne

“Be specific,” I i a deeper hole every second I stayed here I was entranced, hopelessly drawn into his beautiful, led in a ht in, but it was one I couldn’t seeood sense to escape Even when I had the chance

His fingers gently sweptmy skin His head dipped and I felt his warm breath on my nape A delicious shiver rippled down my spine

His lips were so close to ined that—because I craved the feeling The one thing I avoided most in life The ultimate threat

“Dane,” I urged him to lay it all on the line Because this was hazardous

He whispered against my throat, “I want to touch you” His breath rustled the wispy strands of hair, teasing me further But he wasn’t done “Ari,” he said in his sexy, enticing voice “I want to taste you”

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