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Damn, him; he caught me off
guard.
    She watched him stroll over to the coffee
line, the muscles in his hips and jeans moving the fabric of his
jeans. She continued glancing at him as he stood in line, and when
he headed back to their table, he strode with casual confidence.
There was a noticeable bulge in the front of his jeans that sent a
flash of heat between her thighs.
    He placed the cup of fresh coffee before her,
then brushed his fingertips against her shoulder, and said, “A hot
cup of coffee for a steamy woman.” He took his seat across from
her, smiling and giving her a wink.
    She was so flustered, she almost spilled her
coffee. “Uh…so…do you…uh…your family live in the area or do you
travel?”
    “I live about five miles outside the city. My
office is in the corporate headquarters here in town. My travel is
light; mainly when I’m spot-checking a local store. It’s a little
unusual that I’ve spent as much time in that particular local
store, but we plan some major renovations and changes. Umm…let’s
see…parents live in Chestnut Gap, fifty miles from here. A brother
and sister, older than me live in Colorado.”
    She hesitated a moment. “What about your
wife?”
    A slow grin spread across his mouth. “What
about her?”
    Kara coughed, and choked on a swallow of
coffee.
    He watched her as she continued sputtering
into her napkin. When she finally caught her breath, and cleared
her throat, she croaked out, “So you’re married? ” Damn
him for leading me on.
    “Well, I don’t think so, but since you seemed
so sure that I was I thought I’d see where your baited question was
going.”
    She huffed at him.
    He leaned into the table. “Okay, tell me
about yourself, your family. I already know you’re a successful
business woman. Do you have family?”
    She stared at him, trying to decide whether
to talk with him or end this little “chit chat” session that he so
cleverly started. Damn him; he’s smooth, I have to give him that
much. Finally she said, “They live here in town. I have one
brother, three years older than me. He travels all the time for his
company…haven’t seen Travis in a couple of years.” She sighed.
    “I know you’re not married, but I imagine you
have a fiancé, maybe two or three?”
    With a smug chin, she said, “Yes, I have a
steady male friend.” She quickly followed with, “And how many
girlfriends do you have?”
    He chuckled. “I’m working on that.”
    “Really?”
    He nodded, locking on her eyes. “Yes, I’d
like to pick you up tonight at seven o’clock and take you out for
dinner.”
    “Sorry, I already have plans with Roger at
seven.”
    His eyes held hers. “Cancel.”
    “No. Can’t do that.”
    “Then tell me Roger’s number and I’ll
cancel.”
    She shook her head. “You’re a real predator,
stalker.” She was tingling all over at his confident pursuit of
her. Something she’d never enjoyed so much from a man. And it was
turning her on, but she wasn’t about to let him know it.
    He studied her a moment. “Think about what
I’d like to do with you. You have my number.” He watched the
pounding of her pulse along her neck a few seconds, then asked,
“How long have you been with your company?”
    She was surprised at his sudden shift from
tempting conversation to something as dull as the business world.
She liked the way he flirted with her. Well, it was several grades
above innocent flirting. This male animal was on the hunt. Oh,
my god! He wants me. Wants my…wants to do things to me.
    Their conversation was cut short, when he
received an emergency text that was work related. He had to deal
with a crisis.
    Before she could gather her thoughts, he
stepped to her chair, pulling her into a gentle hug that seemed to
caress her entire body. He whispered in her hair, “I promise to
make you come all night long.” She gasped at his audacity, but more
at his naughty promise.
    Then he turned and walked toward the
door.
    She felt