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“Great You need to know that she was very specific about keeping the attack quiet right now She’s waiting to see what inforet from the photos”

“Aye, that sounds like Rachel She’s all about controlling everything around her”

There was no arguing with that “I’ll see you tomorrow Contact Elle if you have any questions about the server setup at TayFor or what she’s doing with the photos”

“Will do And good luck explaining this call to Rachel”

“Thanks” Harvard hung up He needed all the luck he could get

As he sneaked back into bed beside a gently snoring Rachel, he decided the conversation could keep until theon his back, he pulled Rachel closer until she was al over his thigh, he held her tightly

“This is snuggle position number two,” he whispered “Sleep well, Rachel I’ll watch over you”

And then he stared up at the botto exactly what he’d do to the men who’d attacked her once he found the he did

Thankfully, Harvard had the good sense to get out of bed before Rachel woke up She wasn’t sure what she’d have done if she’d woken to find them all over each other This way, she could pretend the previous night had never happened Which ht make it easier to convince herself that she didn’t want a repeat of it

She ran her hand over his side of the bed and found it was cold Obviously, he’d been gone a while A glance at the clock told her it wasn’t yet seven aet out of bed Crazyout in the building’s gym

Her ie of Harvard, ht sheen of sweat on his skin as he worked on his fitness Her cheeks heated with the ht before And then the heat deepened as she re her as they’d kissed He’d tasted of hot, sensual temptation A taste she could easily become addicted to

But the kiss had coone to hell And Rachel couldn’t help but wonder if he’d treat her differently now that he knew her history Part of her thought it would be for the best if he withdrew Another, worryingly larger part, knew she’d think less of him if he did

The botto far too familiar with Harvard’s touch

Covering her face with her hands, she groaned “What are you doing, Rachel?” she admonished aloud

Playing with fire That’s what she was doing And it had to stop She liked her life the way it was, liked the distance between herself and everyone else When people got too close, it made her feel exposed