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He exhaled heavily, then brought the cup of espresso to his mouth and sed the last of the bitter liquid

He knew the answer

It was Eh and determined was in his head

His lips curved in a smile

Not many people had the balls to take him on The fact was, Charles was the only one who ever did and Charles did it with soit

But Eh she’d eventually accepted his help, she had been about as impressed by him and his car and the indications of his obvious wealth as these trees were impressed by the city sprawled at their feet

And that kiss…

He iined he could still taste the sweetness of her lips, feel the softness of her against him

What would she have been like in bed?

Like her kiss Sweet Tender But with fire blazing underneath

His body hardened at the thought

Dio, was that as keeping him awake? Sexual frustration? It didn’t see away, not taking things further

Hadn’t he?

Of course A woman like Emily had no place in his world In his life… and what in hell did that mean? He didn’t even know her last name; he hadn’t asked for her phone nu she wouldn’t fit into his life

He was a crazy man