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It was elegant and sophisticated, and yet still rustic in nature So up in front of the fire after a long day on the slopes, sipping chahter floating on the air, so strong was the scene that formed in her mind

The lodge reminded her of Garrett

She sht of him It had been nearly ten hours since she's spoken with hi until now, seemed like a short eternity He was all she could think about And she couldn't wait to see hi

As she surveyed her surroundings, she clutched the handles of her black leather tote in her hands, holding the bag in front of her as she anxiously looked forward to the evening ahead of her Serena had dressed in a short black skirt and a satiny, silver blouse that buttoned up the front She wore black stockings and her tall black leather pumps Clothes she hadn't pulled out of her closet since she'd moved here from New York

She'd styled her long hair into a straight, glossy curtain that she'd swept over one shoulder, and she'd applied just a hint of loss All she could hope for noas that, when Garrett saw her, he wanted her as ht

Her insides coiled tight as she reme He was an aiven herself fully to hi Whatever he wanted from her, whatever he wanted to do to hershe would acquiesce

Serena belonged to him Body, heart and soul

There was no turning back from the powerful eht All of which she continued to cling to, holding the every extraordinary sensation that only escalated with each passing moment

Suppressing a grin, she tried to rein in her emotions She could literally jump out of her skin at any moment!

"Miss Lamond?"

The deep voice behind her startled Serena She let out a little squeak of surprise, then turned sharply to face a tall, handso her

"Garrett is expecting you,” he said in a friendly voice

That Garrett didn't require his staff to call him Mr Slater iht to wield a little power and authority But she suspected he coood businessman and a fair boss

"I'm a little early,” Serena offered “Sorry"

"It's no problem I'm Robert” He smiled warmly at her as he held his hand out Serena shook his hand and his s?"