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the boutique was open, not now.”
    â€œMamma Lou hears what she wants to hear.”
    â€œApparently she’s not the only one,” she said. His sexy smile had Kenya’s stomach doing flips.
    â€œI have to go,” she said quietly. “I’m already an hour late. I presume you can handle the twins on your own now,” she said as she went back into the house.
    â€œOf course,” Trey replied.
    â€œJust keep your eye on them and you’ll do fine.” She looked around quickly then headed to the dining room to retrieve her purse.
    â€œSo what are we going to do about this evening?” he asked, following too close.
    â€œWhat about this evening?” she asked, turning.
    â€œMamma Lou expects to see us,” he said, moving closer. “Together.”
    Kenya opened her mouth to speak but nothing came out. He was too close and her heart was about to jump out of her chest. Her stomach quivered and her legs were weak.He had found her weakness. He was challenging her and she was losing.
    â€œDon’t worry, I’ll make up some excuse,” he said, knowing that he’d gotten to her.
    â€œWhy did you really do it?”
    â€œDo what?”
    â€œKiss me,” she said softly.
    â€œIs that a request?”
    Kenya’s stomach jumped. Every fiber of her being screamed yes as she shook her head no. Trey smiled. He had, of course, expected the question. “You asked for it.”
    â€œI did not.” She saw victory in his eyes. “You know what, you’re a real jerk. No, I take that back. You’re not a jerk. You’re a spiteful, depraved degenerate,” Kenya said.
    Trey smiled. “A bit personal, don’t you think. It was only one kiss, unless of course…” He moved closer.
    â€œDon’t even think about it,” she warned feebly as she placed her hand on his chest. The feel of his solid body pressing on her hand made her tingle. An instant recollection of him standing in the doorway shirtless flashed in her mind.
    â€œWell, then by all means, tell me what you really think of me.”
    â€œOh, baby, you don’t want to know what I really think of you.”
    Trey looked down at her hand still on his chest and smiled broader. “Now you’re just being a tease.”
    She quickly removed her hand. “Must you manipulate everybody and every situation?” she asked heatedly as she moved around him toward the front door.
    He stepped between her and the door. She held her ground. Their bodies were nearly touching. “First of all, character assassinations aside, you don’t know me and certainly not the whole story. Mamma Lou has been after me for years, and I have no intention of getting caught by her or anyone else, now or ever.”
    â€œWhat do you mean, after you?”
    â€œTrust me, I know what I’m doing.”
    â€œTrust you, that’s a joke.”
    â€œYou mean being that I’m a degenerate and all,” Trey said softly.
    â€œYes, exactly,” she said, feeling the closeness of his body again.
    They stared at each other a few moments. A slow easy smile pulled at Trey’s lips. He focused on her eyes. They were exceptional—dark, almost black, with specks of golden ice. Then his eyes drifted to her lips…soft, sweet and pouty, perfect for kissing.
    â€œDon’t even try it,” she warned, backing up. Her heart thundered in her chest yet she kept her calm. But she knew if he kissed her, she’d probably jump him right there on the floor.
    â€œTry what?” he asked innocently.
    â€œKissing me again.”
    He leaned in slowly. “I wouldn’t dream of it. Although, sweetheart, when or if I decide to try kissing you again, there’ll be no question about you wanting it.”
    â€œPlease, save it for one of your little playthings. As far as I’m concerned you’re definitely not my type.”
    â€œSweetheart, I’m