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By the ti dress—unanimously approved by all of her children—and Vicki had t siblings

But the warm fuzzies disappeared when they returned to the house and tension seeped back in as she wondered where Ty was She’d seen him, but they hadn’t really spoken o, on Saturday

He was in the roo around late at night Sounding as restless as she felt Thus far, she had resisted the temptation to join him, not sure what her reception would be But she wasn’t sure how er she could stay away from him

Vicki—needing so but family time—pleaded a headache and h and Charity headed outside to the pool, and Miles took Stormy for a walk

The fa of the house onderfully cool and quiet The only sound was the soft tread of her bare feet on the floor

She stepped into her rooh of relief and then nearly jumped out of her skin when a dark, masculine voice enquired, “Tired?”

“Crap!” Her hand flew to her chest, and she glowered at theon her bed He looked much too co in here?”

“Checking to see ifhis lips as he sat up and ran greedy eyes over her body And just like that, the air-conditioned roo her feel feverish

“So, you’re working right now?” she asked, undoing the top two buttons of her loose slip dress

His eyes flared and he sed, his focus riveted on her hands

“Working?” he echoed absently His hand went to his crotch to adjust theat his suit pants

God, she missed his jeans He had dressed for work since their arrived Even though he hadn’t really been required to spend any time with her

“Are you working, Ty?” she repeated patiently And he blinked slowly, as if he couldn’t quite comprehend her words

“Uh…are you okay?” he asked

“I’m fine”

“Do you need me to drive you anywhere?”