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His forehead still against hers, his breathing ragged, he searched her eyes “What was that for?”

“A token ofa little shaky, she lowered theht She felt so languid, she ht collapse on the floor

“I’ratitude, andyour delectable body up here the moment that first workshop finished”

“No worries I have every intention of giving you lots of opportunity to express your, uood “And to let youtime”

Had she ever flirted with a man before?

She’d always been focused on school, on her patients, her research, her career Focusing on awith Matthew, liked the quick smile that transformed his handsome face

Reaching for her skirt, she tugged the wrinkled material down her hips, then pressed a quick kiss to his lips Aware that his gaze tracked her every e, took out a bottled water, twisted off the lid and took a drink

“Thirsty?” She offered the bottle

He took a long swig, then handed it back to her “Not now”

His tone implied it hadn’t been the water that had quenched his thirst

Eyeing him, Natalie placed her lips over where his had been and took another drink, letting the water cool her throat

“Thank you, Natalie”

“For?”

“You know” Winking at her, he went to the bathroom, she assumed to dispose of the used condom, then returned to the room with his pants restored

That hen she got her first real look at his chest and abdomen Earlier, she’d been distracted with need and sex, and had been up close to his body, but now Oh, my