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“So, not only are you sexy and funny, you’re also sic” I study hi him at “Explains why you have all these rules”

He shrugs “It’s good business practice”

“And you need to set the tone”

“Yeah” After a thoughtful pause, he sits on the side of the bed “But you kno you wanted to get out of your comfort zone?”

“Which I did—with your help”

“Well, with you, I want to break the rules So hoould you feel about breaking theht?”

“Invoke the Tropical Tryst Addendurin The answer is easy “I’d say yes times infinity”

Time for a full report

Once he’s gone, I grab my phone and tap out a text I tell Katie he’s a spectacular kisser, that the sex all-banging, toe-curling, sheet-grabbing bliss, and that he’s the owner of the company

And thinking about hiers fly over the keys

Skyler: In some ways, he doesn’t seem the boss type He’s all Hawaiian shirts and board shorts He’s ripped fro stuff he loves to do, and he has this understated confidence that in the bedroom is just whoa You know?

Katie: Uh, I’d like to

Skyler: It was the kind of night and the kind of sex that makes you want to et you even have a job And

Katie: And what? I’ here, Sky

Skyler: Oh, shit I can’t I can’t go there

I sit up straight, heart pounding in worry as I re-readup I sound lost in a man

And that’s everything I want to avoid

13

Caleb

I saunter into the office, fresh from the shower, fresh cup of coffee in hand, fresh day of island life to enjoy A peppy song playing during the drive froh my head until Brady suddenly spins in his desk chair to stare at me

“What?” I ask, running a hand over my hair and clothes to check for stoay lizards or insects It’s Hawaii Aloha

“You’re whistling”

“Really?” I didn’t realize that “Sorry Earworm”