Somehow, I expected him to argue, not give in so easily. He has to be getting something other than a free holiday cruise. Most men would be hitting on me by now, especially since I dolled myself up to upstage the beautiful Jade.
Oops! He may very well be not attracted to me.
“Right.” I puff myself up to keep from sputtering. “I can’t believe she thought we’d be so stupid to fall in love or anything.”
“That’s entirely ridiculous.” His voice is still so slow and seductive, not matching his words. “Preposterous. Just because I agreed to substitute for my cousin doesn’t mean this will go anywhere. I apologize for calling you my wife, but that was for the benefit of those old fogies who can’t believe a man and a woman could share a room without being involved.”
“Exactly. In their day, they didn’t have coed dorm rooms. Did you ever have a female roommate in college?”
“I did, and nothing happened. Just like nothing’s going to happen between us.” He drawls out the last few words, winks. “You’re completely safe with me.”
I should be smiling. Right?
