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night when you suggested Terrel was using me for the prestige my family’s name will bring him?”
    He chuckled. “Your father was the Senator of New York a couple of years ago.”
    She scowled, tightening her hands on the steering wheel. “I don’t see how my father has anything to do with Terrel Montgomery. Terrel is a powerful man in his own right. Why would he need my father?”
    “Because the state of New York loved your father when he was Senator. Your father has certain connections Terrel will never possess.”
    “It still doesn’t make sense.”
    “Believe me, Kendra , it will in a few years when Terrel befriends some of the connections through your father, and it’s through them that he gains more power.”
    Rolling her eyes, she concentrated on driving in silence. During the fifteen minutes it took to get to the store, Eli played with the radio stations. The constant flipping of channels grated on her nerves, but finally he settled on classic rock. He hummed along and tapped his toe. She couldn’t believe how well she enjoyed his deep voice.
    One thing that bothered her was the way he kept his eyes on the road...and on the other cars passing. Whenever a car would stop beside them as they waited for a traffic light, Eli would scrunch in the seat and put his hand to his face as if he didn’t want anyone to look at him. Perhaps he didn’t like crowds. So, instead of taking him to Montgomery Aisle, she took him to a smaller men’s clothing store. One not so elaborate.
    When she pulled into a parking stall and killed the engine, he leaned over and touched her arm. “Thanks.”
    “For what?”
    “For not deserting me.” He stroked her cheek. “You’re an exceptional woman.”
    His attention dropped to her lips, and an irregular pound began in her heart. Would he kiss her? But he pulled away, opened his door and climbed out. She remained seated only until she could control her quick breaths, but soon he opened her door again.
    He held out his hand for her to take, which she did. She couldn’t tear her attention away from his eyes when his warm fingers encompassed hers; the warmth from his body blended with hers and caused havoc to her system. Eli had literally put a spell on her.
    “Tell me, do all the men from your time possess such superb manners?”
    His chest shook with silent laughter. “No.”
    “Then why are you so different?”
    “Where I come from, it’s not often I see a real lady. Believe me when I say it’s an honor to treat you like this.” He gave her a wink. “I enjoy giving attention to such a beautiful woman.”
    Her cheeks tingled with a familiar burning and she looked away. “Okay, Eli, if anybody asks, you are my cousin from...from...”
    “Minnesota? Just off the farm?”
    He poked her in the ribs and she jumped. The mere touch of his finger sparked something incredible in her that she didn’t want to think about.
    She let out a shaky laugh. “Okay, from Minnesota.”
    He stayed right by her side as they walked through the small store. Her elbow continued to bump into his, causing greater confusion when heat spread all over her. She didn’t exactly like it—or maybe she liked it more than she should. When most of the women in the store gazed upon Eli as if he were the hunk-of-the-month, Kendra grinned. They must be looking past his outdated clothes and hideous sandals.
    She was used to walking beside a good-looking man; Terrel was extremely handsome. But there was something different about Eli. He was as dark as Terrel was light—both in skin and hair color, and Eli’s tanned skin looked very good on him. He wasn’t as tall as Terrel , but somehow because of this, she was more relaxed around him. The future-man wasn’t as cocky and assured as Terrel , and Eli was more easy-going. Secretly, she wished Terrel were more like Eli.
    The future man turned into a totally different man once he started trying on clothes. His zany personality came forth, and he made her laugh