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I hurried down to her room, and stopped at the door I took a deep breath and knocked hard, but there was no answer I started to walk away, but I wanted to settle this before we left, and in private I knocked again

When she opened the door, she took my breath away Even in casual clothes, her curves were evident Once I surveyed her body froround up and met her eyes, what I sensed was on her face She looked distressed and I’m pretty sure I was the cause for the furrowed brow

I wanted to scoop her up into be fine and to trust me I realized there were only nine words that would alleviate her obvious anxiety, “You will not be fired if this doesn’t work” When I made my promise, her body and face quickly relaxed and I was treated to a smile

I went a step further and took Tony’s advice and asked her how she wanted to conduct our personal relationship I think I caught her off guard Who knew being open would yield the results I got When she stepped to

Her honesty about our not sleeping together did two things to me One, it made me respect her even more And second, it made me want her evenunderneathme not to stop

I closed my eyes and when I looked up she had invaded ainst hers, taking herthem in a passionate dance Her response was iht moan of approval inside o, we’d be prostrate on the floor with her gorgeous thick thighs wrapped around ether

I couldn’t seeh the euphoria, and I tried to ignore it Another knock followed by, “Miss Townsend”

Chapter Ten

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We finally made it back ho hotels, but Iused to no room service or turn down service However, I wouldn’t be hoh for my old daily routine to reattach itself to me

When we landed, Phillippe told me to take a couple of days off and rest I was a little surprised he didn’t drivePhillippe’s instructions

I tried not to let it bother me that he didn’t driveto deal with Phillippe and e tomorrow

I akened fro ”

I rolled over and wiped my eyes “What?”

“You left your phone on the counter I think it’s your boss” She handedthe door behind her