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relationship, so I let my attraction sit on the back burner. When I saw you at the club, all alone, something pushed me toward you. After that—” He stopped, turned, and looked at her. The pained but serious look he gave her made her breath catch. He tunneled his fingers through his hair all the while staring at her.
    “After that?” She prompted him and held her breath, heart galloping in her chest.
    “After that, I knew you were it for me.” He went back to pacing. “I suck at big romantic gestures; the best I can do is flowers, cards, dinner, and jewelry. If it weren’t for my assistant and my calendar, I’d forget my own birthday. When involved with a new project, I turn into a workaholic, but I can try to slow that down. I need to dominate in the bedroom. I can’t change that part of me.”
    He sounded as if he wanted to warn her away. Did he say he wasn’t romantic? He’d cooked for her, sent her two exotic flowers with his own handwritten notes, taken her to see a musical, and given her a purple Buddha charm on a bracelet. Plus, they’d done so much snuggling she melted into a puddle of goo whenever she remembered. More than romantic, he was a naturally caring person. And if she was right, he cared for her.
    “Why are you telling me this?”
    He moved closer until he was right in front of her. He cupped her jaw with a shaky hand. “Because I need you. I’m not going to go away. My life, it’s empty without you.” He took a deep breath.
    She clenched her hands into fists. “So, what will you do if I say no?”
    “Never leave you alone until you agree to come back to me. You’re mine; you know it, and I know it.” His voice trembled with alarm.
    “For how long?” Licking at her dry lips, she watched his eyes zero in on her tongue.
    “Forever.” His voice took on a firm tone.
    “Why?”
    “Because I love you. Yes, I love you. I know you probably think it’s too soon, but you slipped in and settled into my heart.”
    Her look showed disbelief. He sighed, lowered his head, and then jerked it back up to look at her with determination. He got down on his knees, and her eyes widened.
    “What are you doing?”
    His hands gripped her hips, and he looked up into her eyes. Concern was on his face. “I love you. I’m not leaving until you say you believe me.”
    “Andrew—”
    “Alexandra, I love you. Please, please, don’t break my heart. Say you want to be with me as much as I want to be with you.”
    Heart so full, she was sure it was going to burst, she stared at him for a moment. “Yes. I’ll give us another chance; I love you too.” Her voice softened. “My life would be miserable without you in it.”
    He claimed her lips in a kiss. It was slow and sensual, full of promise and sweet surrender. After a moment, he pulled back and gave her a hungry look.
    “I love that you’re dominant. I wouldn’t change that in you. For everything else, there’s always compromise.” She gave him a teasing grin.
    He sighed. “Thank God. I was afraid I was going to have to bribe you into taking me back.”
    Her brows lifted in curiosity. “How in the world would you have done that?”
    He gave a sheepish grin and pointed to the car. “I brought chocolate cheesecake and another chick flick.”
    She laughed at his grimace and hugged him tight. Yeah. He’d do just fine. She pulled his head back down for another kiss and was immediately consumed in the fire of his touch.
     

Chapter Fourteen
     
     
    Held tight in his arms, she was giddy with happiness. He kissed her with so much intensity it left her breathless. He consumed her lips, possessing every crevice of her mouth. As if stamping his own brand over her, he licked and nipped at her lips and jaw.
    They moved toward the front of the car, and he pulled off her tank top. Parting only long enough to allow the removal of the material, he continued devouring her lips. Her bra came off with one quick snap, and her breasts filled his hands. He