The Law of Attraction Read Free Page B

Wade was singing like a wounded banshee. Third, sleep’s at a premium these days and I need to get home.”
    â€œYeah. I imagine it is with the Massey case pending.”
    She attempted to look appropriately incensed—very hard to do in the presence of a man who took charisma to a whole new level. “You’re determined to get me to discuss that, aren’t you?”
    â€œNo. Just making an observation.”
    And that was the reason for his attention. “You’re being too polite to me, Counselor, which leads me to believe you’re making nice so I’ll give you a clue about my strategy.”
    â€œThere’s a couple of things you need to know about me, Counselor. The Massey case isn’t my problem because my job is to prosecute the worst of the worst. Felonies, not misdemeanors. And I don’t make nice with a woman to gain information.”
    â€œThen what do you hope to gain by making nice?”
    â€œI don’t hope to gain anything. At least, not in terms of our professional relationship.”
    Alisha wasn’t sure where this could be leading but she did know it could be down a dangerous path. “We don’t have anything other than a professional relationship.”
    â€œWe could.”
    That almost shocked Alisha right out of her viselike heels. “I don’t think that’s a good idea.”
    â€œWhy not?”
    â€œBecause you’re a prosecutor and I’m a defense attorney.”
    â€œNo reason why we can’t be friendly outside of the courts.”
    Alisha could think of one big reason—namely she’d gotten a little too friendly with a colleague and she’d lived to regretit. “Maybe having a personal relationship with associates might work for you, but I’ve never considered it to be a wise move.”
    â€œI don’t know if it works for me because I’ve never done it before.”
    That was a hard one to swallow. “You’re telling me that you’ve never fraternized with one of the many female attorneys in this town?”
    â€œNever found one I cared to fraternize with.” The look he gave her said, Until now. Or maybe her imagination was commandeering her brain again.
    Turning the topic back to their profession seemed wise. “By the way, I wanted to add my congratulations on your handling of the Richardson case.”
    â€œAnd I should congratulate you on bulldozing the new guy into taking a plea on the Langston case.”
    â€œI didn’t bulldoze him. I just did some serious negotiating.”
    â€œYou scared the hell out of him.”
    She lifted one shoulder in a shrug. “Okay, call me scary. I’ve been called worse.”
    â€œSuch as?”
    â€œStubborn. Single-minded—”
    â€œSexy as hell?”
    Ha! “Can’t say that I’ve heard that in anyone’s verbal repertoire when describing me.”
    â€œWell, it’s in mine, because you are. Especially tonight.”
    Alisha fought the inclination to look behind her to see what other woman had arrived on the scene. She pointed toward the street. “I’m going to head home now.” Before she did something totally stupid.
    â€œWhere do you live?” he asked.
    â€œIn an apartment north of town, about twenty minutes away.”
    â€œI’m a lot closer. Only a few blocks away. The new condo development.”
    â€œThe one that overlooks the river? That’s rather pricey. I didn’t know the D.A.’s office paid so well.”
    â€œI manage. The view alone is worth it.”
    â€œI’m sure it’s great.”
    â€œYou should come over tonight and see for yourself.”
    Surely this couldn’t be happening to her, a tremendously sensual man asking her over. Actually it couldn’t be happening, or it shouldn’t. “Let me guess. You want me to go over your briefs.”
    â€œMy briefs are in order, unless you feel the need to do