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shivered. The room was cold already. “You have electric heat?” He offered her the end of the blanket.
    “Yes. It can get cold, fast.” She tucked the warm blanket around her bare legs.
    “Well, let’s hope the power comes back soon. Why don’t you head back to bed where it’s warmer?” he suggested when she shivered.
    “I’d rather stay here and try to get some sleep if that’s okay with you?” She lowered her eyes.
    Earlier, she’d been desperate to put as much distance between them as possible. “You want to sleep out here with me?” He didn’t believe it. She’d been quite clear about the sleeping arrangements. In fact, he remembered the threat of pepper spray if he so much as opened her bedroom door. He smiled.
    “I know it’s stupid, but would you mind? Just until the power comes back on?”
    “Of course I don’t mind.” He lay down on his side as far back on the couch as he could and lifted his arm to make room for her. This was a surprising turn of events.
    She studied him for a moment until another clap of thunder shattered the quiet. She dove beneath the big blanket, burying her head into his chest.
    “Relax, it’s okay.” He could feel her tremble next to him.
    Glancing up she gave him a stern look. “Two things. First, you are never to tell anyone about this…” She waited for him to agree.
    “Cross my heart.” He made the motion with his fingers across his chest. “And the second?”
    “This doesn’t mean anything and won’t be happening again.”
    “That sounded like three things.”
    She could see his grin in the light from the flashlight. “Aiden, I mean it. If you’re going to get the wrong idea, I’ll go back to my room.” She sat up.
    “Relax. No one’s getting any ideas. Just try to sleep and let me enjoy this, seeing as though it won’t be happening again.” He hugged her tight to his chest. One and only time ? He doubted that very much.

Chapter Nine
    What the hell had she been thinking—letting a little thunder and lightning and an impending panic attack scare her right into an even more dangerous situation? Molly turned into the parking lot of Rollins and Clarke, hoping Aiden was right and Mike would understand why she was late.
    Never before had she let her irrational fears lead her into doing something so foolish. First the kiss the night before and then rushing into his arms for comfort. She’d slept like a baby in the arms of a man she was more fond of every day, and she didn’t like it one bit. Having him living in the same space was challenge enough, then she threw herself into his safe arms over a clap of thunder?
    “Hey, Molly, could you come in for a second?” Mike called from his office as she crept by.
    She’d been hoping he wouldn’t notice her late arrival. “I’m sorry I’m late…”
    “Don’t worry about it. That’s not why I called you in here.” Mike stood and closed his office door behind her. “Have a seat.” He gestured a chair. “As discussed in Friday’s meeting, our new branch in Buffalo is recruiting more staff next month. Although you’ve only been an intern for a week, I have no problem recommending you for a position if you’re willing to relocate.”
    Molly’s mouth fell open. A real position? Two weeks ago, she’d had no prospects of even an internship, and now here was the opportunity she’d been waiting for.
    “Is that a yes?”
    “Yes, of course…” Aiden’s face flashed in her mind. What did he have to do with anything? Okay, so she was in love with him. Was that enough to give up an opportunity of a lifetime? She’d worked hard to prove she didn’t need her father’s money to succeed.
    The memory of Aiden’s kiss resurfaced, and she sighed. “Actually, Mike, can I have a couple of days to think about it?” She must be insane.
    “Sure, no problem. They are conducting interviews in Buffalo next week, just let me know by Friday.” He picked up his empty coffee cup and buzzed his receptionist