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referring to more than just physical. Maybe we can converse a bit more.”
    Strange, why does he want to know more about me when the arrangement was simply to fulfill Blaze’s fantasy? Surely he’s aware that this game is about to end. Nevertheless, she had agreed to consider one more ménage with him. Maybe he’s trying to sway my decision or smooth any awkwardness. Did Blaze send him over to charm me into another night? Or has Shook truly found me by coincidence, as he said?
    “You’re welcome to come by this evening but I must warn you, I don’t cook.” She gave a soft laugh.
    “You like Asian cuisine, right?”
    She nodded, impressed by his attention to detail and polite mannerisms.
    “I know of a smashing good restaurant not far from your apartment. Would you like me to bring dinner?”
    Resting her chin on one hand, she gazed at him dreamily. “Are you British? I love your accent.”
    He appeared taken off guard by her sudden change of subject and perhaps her silly grin, but smiled casually nonetheless. “I have lived abroad most of my adult life. I suppose I’ve picked up some of their dialect.”
    “It’s nice — your voice, it’s nice.” Get hold of yourself! Despite her attempt to hide her rocketing attraction to him, she failed miserably and inwardly scolded herself.
    “Thank you. I like yours too. Very sweet and soft…like a love song.”
    “Aw…” She felt her cheeks grow warm. “Nobody has ever said that to me.”
    “Hm. I’m surprised. Blaze has quite the gift for gab, sweet talking all those people into trusting him with their money.”
    She sighed. “He must save his charm for them then, though he does have a persuasive way over me.” Again the peculiar look from him as if she’d said something puzzling. Still, he didn’t reveal his concern, if he had one. She didn’t feel comfortable questioning him, especially since he’d be leaving town soon.
    “Are we on for dinner tonight? I really should head back to the station.”
    “Yes, I’d like that. I need to get back to work too.” She stood up and tossed her trash into a nearby can trying to seem casual and hide the effect he was having on her. I can’t let myself get attached to Blaze’s best friend. This is not permanent.
    His hand caught hers and she found herself pressed against his chest with his free hand at the small of her back. She gazed up at one of the most handsome men she’d ever seen. For the first time she noticed his long lashes and how they formed a black rim around his eyes giving the appearance of liner, making them look even darker.
    “A kiss until we meet again?”
    If that was a question or a demand, she couldn’t sort it as his aura swept her away. At that very moment he could’ve done her on the table in public and she wouldn’t have resisted. His scent, a mysterious blend of sensuality and class, wafted over her, taking her under. They remained locked in what seemed like an endless gaze as his eyes searched hers. What is he looking for? She felt him reaching.
    As if in slow motion he lowered his head until their lips met, lightly at first then heavily until his arms swept up her back and he breathed a deep sigh. She relaxed against him with surprising ease and parted her lips, inviting his tongue to explore and tease. The urge to taste him deluged her. With her arms curled around his neck she twisted her fingers into that luscious, silky mane and returned his thrilling kiss with all the passion in her soul.
    She wanted him, and there was no denying it now.
     
    “You didn’t call me, babe.” Blaze sounded mildly perturbed.
    Sapphire plopped into a chair in the back office of the floral shop. “I’m sorry. I had an unexpected guest for lunch.” He didn’t bother to ask who which annoyed her. Everything’s always about him. “But I have good news, Marge gave me tomorrow off. We finished our order today.”
    “That’s great. Did you have time to think about our conversation this