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“It’s certainly a perk”

I went back to devouringthe southwestern potatoes with red and green bell peppers and onions, a hint of cayenne and paprika to add just the right amount of spice Ravenous, I barely said another word until I reached for e juice to wash it all down Then I started in on the cappuccino

When ere finished, I stood to collect the dishes

“Don’t worry about them,” Dane said “I have someone who cleans Rosa She comes in at nine”

“Then I’ll do et dressed”

As much as I wanted to kiss him before I left the patio, I hesitated All of this was out of h after last night … all the intis we’d said in the heat of passion—

Dane caught uesswork out of how this was all supposed to go He got to his feet, drew htly and his tongue delved deep, sliding over mine

When he eventually pulled away, I was breathless Yet so to be late I wouldn’t want the boss to think I’m a slacker”

His rin ain, another scorcher Then said, “Take however much time you need”

“Thanks” I returned to his bathroom and wrapped up quickly

We h heels Dane wore black, too A sharp tailored suit I had no doubt was by Array silk tie complemented his crisp white shirt

“I forgot how incredible you look with clothes on,” I told hih naked really is preferable”

“You’re a”

“I’h of longing swelling in my throat

He took s I preceded him outside We left in his black Escalade instead of the F5 I surmised the latter lacked trunk space Or a backseat There’d be no place to put our bags, except piled high on my lap