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“I hate to waste time,” he said easily “You strike me as someone who feels the same Did you rent a car?”

“Yes”

“I’ll arrange to have it returned” He held out a hand, waiting for the key card

“That isn’t necessary”

“It’s simpler I appreciate complications, lieutenant, and I appreciate si to the same destination at the sa to oblige” He stopped by a black li the rear door open “My transport’s routed for New York You can, of course, follow me to the airport, take public transportation, then call my office for an appointment Or you can drive with me, enjoy the privacy ofthe trip”

She hesitated only a moment, then took the key card for the rental froestured her into the limo where she settled as he instructed his driver to deal with the rental car

“Now then” Roarke slid in beside her, reached for a decanter “Would you like a brandy to fight off the chill?”

“No” She felt the warin to shiver in reaction

“Ah On duty Coffee perhaps”

“Great”

Gold winked at his wrist as he pressed his choice for two coffees on the AutoChef built into the side panel “Cream?”

“Black”

“A woman after my own heart” Moments later, he opened the protective door and offered her a china cup in a delicate saucer “We have more of a selection on the

plane,” he said, then settled back with his coffee

“I bet” The stea from her cup smelled like heaven Eve took a tentative sip—and nearly moaned