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turned to face him, his hands still caressing her
nipples through the lace of her bra. Leaning closer to him, she brushed her
lips along his jaw as she threaded her fingers through his hair. “I want more.”
    “You’ll have it.” He removed his hands from underneath her
shirt. “I promise.”
    He kissed her lips softly before stepping back – putting
some much needed thinking space between them. If he didn’t slow down they’d be
tangled in the sheets within minutes. As much as he hoped that’s where the
night would end, he wanted to have the romance too. Their first time should be
memorable. He respected this stunning, intelligent woman. He needed her to know
how special she was to him.
    “Would you like to unwind a bit before dinner?” He tucked an
errant strand of hair behind her ear. “It’s been a long day.”
    “What did you have in mind?”
    “When Logan gave us the tour of the suite I noticed a rather
large tub.” Large
enough for two. “Perhaps you’d like to take a bath?”
    “That does sound nice.”
    “Why don’t you relax and get ready while I go down to the
wine cellar with Logan and pick out something for our evening. I’ll shower in
the adjoining suite so you can take your time.”
    “I believe that tub is big enough for two.” She looked up at
him with an innocence he knew was an act. “I don’t mind sharing.”
    “That’s very kind of you.” He pulled her against him wanting
to kiss her again. “Maybe we can entertain that idea later. We have all
weekend.” He kissed her harder than he had before, because the thought of
pleasuring her in the tub drove him insane with need. “Dinner is in an hour.”
    “I’ll be ready.”
    ***
    As Jacqueline soaked in the oversized tub, she thought about
Marcus joining her. What
is he waiting for? While his proper professionalism had been part of
what drew her to him initially, she wanted to see who else he could be. When
he’d touched her by the window she almost lost her balance. Her limbs had
become weak as her flesh heated up. The only other time she’d experienced him
abandoning his impeccable control was on the evening of their first kiss.
    ***
    He’d opened the car door for her and offered her his hand.
She’d accepted the offered chivalrous gesture and they’d walked up the path to
her apartment. It was a particularly warm May evening. One month to the day
since she’d bumped into him at the bar. They’d eaten together four times and he
had yet to make a move. Either he had to be the most patient man she’d ever met
or he just wasn’t into her. Maybe it was her intellect he was after. He often
told her how smart she was.
    “I had another lovely meal with you. I find you quite
engaging.”
    “Do you?” She let go of his hand and moved to stand on the
bottom step. What
else attracts you to me?
    He leaned against the post of the porch taking in her every
move. He’d had a full day of teaching, a faculty meeting and dinner with her,
but he still managed to look as if he’d just left the house. There wasn’t a
wrinkle in his Armani suit or a hair out of place in that thick, dark overgrown
mane. The only indication that he’d put in a long day was the hint of stubble
along his jaw but even the unshaven look worked for him. Everything worked for
him.
    “Are you available tomorrow afternoon to give the book one
last read through before I send it to my editor? I’d like your final opinion.”
    “Sure.” It wasn’t as if she had anything else to do. The
three days a week they spent together weren’t enough. She wanted to spend more
time with him; but not in such a professional capacity.
    “Perfect.” He stepped toward her. “I was wondering if I
could kiss you goodnight.”
    “You’re asking?”
    “Yeah.” He laughed. “I suppose I am. Not very spontaneous.”
    “You’re very polite. It’s sexy.” She sucked in a breath,
hoping she hadn’t overstepped his boundaries but she couldn’t help it.
    “You’re new