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had been hired for the event. Its female singer was dressed in a vintage floor-length gown, her hairstyle reminiscent of something from the 1940s. Mallory almost expected to hear “Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy” when the band started its first tune, but the song turned out to be a modern ballad. The small dance floor filled up quickly. Even so, Logan rose from his seat and held out one hand.
    His lips were twitching, but his eyes glittered with a dare when he asked, “Shall we?”
    “Oh, by all means.”
    Their hands remained clasped as they weaved their way through the tables to the dance floor. Even that minor bit of physical contact had Mallory’s hormones starting to hop and hum. When they reached their destination and he pulled her into his arms, it was all she could do not to moan. Their bodies bumped, separated and brushed, but only occasionally as they swayed and circled to the music. Mallory forgot about moaning. Now she wanted to scream with need. The eagernessLogan had spoken of earlier mocked her now. She was pretty sure he knew it, too.
    He dipped his head lower. “Mmm. You smell good.” The words vibrated against her ear.
    “So do you.” Though, of her five senses, touch was the one she was focusing on now. She turned her head slightly and their cheeks collided.
    “Mmm,” he said again.
    “The song is almost over.” And with it this sweet torture would end.
    “I know. But there’s still dessert.”
    “Yeah.” She sighed. Her mouth was watering, though the hunger she hoped to satisfy had nothing to do with food.
    “Do you have something in particular in mind?” he asked.
    “You’re open to requests?”
    “Always and especially from you.”
    She smiled. “I’ll have to think about it. Maybe you can tell me what your specialties are.”
    “Sure. I’ll list them after we leave. But I’m open to trying new things, too.”
    “In the kitchen,” she clarified.
    “Right. In the kitchen.” He nibbled her neck. “That’s where I do my best cooking.”
    “Yeah?”
    His hand stroked her lower back, causing her to tremble. “I’ll show you.”
    “Mmm. Looking forward to it,” she said.
    The music stopped. The floor began to clear.
    “Want to stay out here for another dance?” Logan asked.
    “I’d rather go.”
    “Okay.” His hand found the small of her back as they started for their seats.
    “Home,” Mallory added.
    He stopped walking, turned toward her. His slow, conspiratorial smile further stirred her agitated hormones.

CHAPTER SIX

    L OGAN drove the speed limit and took a detour after leaving the party, trying to give both of them time to come to their senses. They couldn’t do this.
    Well, they could, obviously, and he figured with mutually satisfying results. But they shouldn’t.
    His body demanded a reason why not. Unfortunately, he was damned if he could come up with one. Still, he was sure one existed. Probably several, for that matter. His agent could tell him, but he wasn’t interested in calling Nina Lowman right now.
    That’s when he realized it. He didn’t want reasons. He didn’t want to come to his senses. He wanted this night with this woman. If there were consequences to be paid afterward, he’d pay them. With interest if need be. But tonight, even if just for tonight, she would be his.
    He depressed the accelerator and the car shot forward. Mallory glanced sideways at him. God help him, he thought he saw her smile.
    He’d planned to take her to his penthouse. He hada spacious bedroom, including a king-size bed. Given the way he felt, extra room seemed a good idea. But as he moved through traffic, accelerating through yellow lights, he decided against it. Her place made more sense.
    First of all, taking her to the condo seemed too presumptuous, even though the signals she’d given off all evening pretty well confirmed they were on the same wavelength. Secondly, it wouldn’t allow either one of them a graceful out if they changed their mind. A doubtful