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her. “Come on, Hailey. Do you really think a guy would admit to a bunch of cops, let
alone his cousin, that a bunch of women were watching him walk around his place halfnaked?”
“Um, I guess not.” She wanted to correct him, to remind him that he’d walked
aroundcompletelynaked, waving that impressive penis like a magic wand, and casting a
spell over her. Instead she forced a grin and continued to talk with him about a variety of
subjects throughout the dinner, constantly amazed at how easily the conversation flowed.
Arriving at his home, each having driven their own cars, they walked together, close
but not holding hands, up the stairs. Whereas before, their evening had been filled with
wry laughter and interesting conversation, now Hailey felt a sexual tension that refused to
let her go. Sure, she’d been drawn to him from the first. But she felt downright edgy,
aching for him in the most carnal of ways.
The hot stares he kept giving her when he thought she wasn’t looking didn’t help,
especially since she’d been staring at him, and none too subtly, since they’d arrived at the
apartment complex.
He opened the door and followed her inside, his breath hot on her neck as he trailed
her through the foyer. She couldn’t help a shiver, nonplussed when he noticed.
“Cold?” he asked quietly, his eyes burning.
“A little,” she lied, embarrassed to be so reactive to his presence. Good lord, but he
made her as jumpy as a cat.
“Then I guess hot fudge sundaes are out of the question.” He looked disappointed,
like a small boy told he couldn’t have a favorite treat, and she smiled.
“Well, I guess I could make an exception for chocolate and ice cream. I’m not a
monster, you know.”
“I know,” he murmured, staring at her. He shook his head and turned into the
kitchen. “Sit at the counter and prepare to be amazed.”
Unable to eat more than half her bowl, Hailey sighed and leaned back, staring
