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seriously. And reminded herself that they had a job to do. It wasn’t wise to get involved with him right now. But as he maneuvered the car through trafficwith confidence and skill, she couldn’t help but admire his profile, his legs and his hands.
    She wanted to see his confidence directed at her. She wanted to see the skill in his hands as he caressed her body—a body she’d hated for so long but wanted to like while he was kissing or touching her. She wanted to feel his strong warrior body over hers in the dark light of evening.
    â€œAlmost there,” he said.
    Cami felt as though she were almost there, body shivering with anticipation and heart racing to beat the band. If he only knew!
    The Seashore Mansion staff greeted them with the kind of service that every pricey resort wanted to deliver but few achieved. The front desk staff confirmed the meetings Cami had scheduled while Duke checked with the bell services manager to confirm that they could accommodate a security guard at their post the night of the Gala. And Cami took the time apart to compose herself. Business, she reminded herself.
    â€œI’ll catch up with you later,” she said to Duke.
    She had a meeting with the convention services manager in thirty minutes—the same time Duke was to meet with the head of security, a small scheduling conflict she’d asked her secretary to make. She wanted to keep busy while Duke was in his meeting. Didn’t want him to suspect that she had come along today to be in his presence. Plus, she’d never be able to develop her presentation skills if she didn’t use them.
    â€œWhat’s the hurry?” he asked, catching her arm.
    The warmth of his touch burned through the thin fabric of her silk blouse. Her breath caught. If she leaned the tiniest bit toward him, his fingers would brush her breasts. Her nipples tightened in anticipation.
    â€œI…” What had he asked? All she could think was that no man had ever touched her breasts. She’d always wondered if it would feel as exquisite as the books made it seem.
    He gave her an inquiring glance, motioning across the lobby to the self-serve café. “I thought since we’re early we could have a cup of coffee.”
    Cami shrugged out of his grasp to focus her thoughts. “I’m scheduled to meet with the convention services manager.”
    â€œWant me to join you? I can put off the security visit until later.”
    â€œNo, thanks,” she said.
    â€œOkay, but I don’t want to chance Thumper returning.”
    Though the comment was light, part of her doubted herself. She remembered the meeting where her nerves had taken over and she’d tapped her foot so loudly that Duke had had to calm her down.
    â€œI want to do this on my own,” she said with quiet confidence.
    He guided her across the crowded lobby, seated her and took a chair across from her.
    â€œI know you do.”
    â€œHow do you keep from getting nervous?”
    He joined their hands together. “I remind myself of the important things in life.”
    â€œWhat things?”
    â€œNot the outcome of a business meeting,” he said quietly.
    â€œNot family and friends, huh?”
    â€œNo. But life or death doesn’t hang in the balance,” he reminded her.
    Cami waited to see if he’d continue. She knew Max had personally assigned Duke to the event. Did their CEO doubt she could bring an event such as this off? Duke made her want to be more than the sane average mousy woman she was, she realized.
    It was bad enough that she was attracted to the man, but what if he thought she were incompetent? She thought about him night and day. She imagined his crystal-gray gaze on her legs when she went to the lingerie shop to purchase new hose.
    She’d always liked the idea of wearing something naughty—something forbidden. Since meeting Duke, the tempting underwear had taken on a deeper meaning. She