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“Later Though…not tooJust need to show up so I can make my point that I’ve moved on They deserve each other”

He said, “I think this favor is taking a different turn Hardly feels like you’re putting ”

“Feel free to drool all over me in front of my family”

“Bring on the bib”

Extracting rasp, I said, “A bib would take away from your suit You look quite handsome”

I straightened his tie In all actuality, he looked sht and tingly all over He wore a black suit and pewter-colored shirt with asilk tie His dark brown hair dusted the collar at the nape of his neck, pushed back froly handsome face Very modern-day rake Devilish, in fact Definitely detriirl’s heart

“Ithe bib,” I said

“We’ll see ants to leave the party first”

“Hmph,” I mumbled Likely me And not because I was ready to escape et a move on?”

He took my tote, and I locked the door behind us before we headed down the stairs Outside, his Porsche was parked at the curb He held the door open for ave me another appreciative once-over

Shaking his head, he said, “It’s going to be hell keeping my hands off you”

“No worries there Have at it”

“You’re really going for the gold, aren’t you?”

“Better believe it”

He closed the door I settled into the leather seat I was still anxious over what I was about to do Maybe I was a little off e my pride