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for everything, but this man had left her breathless...and speechless. “Um... I need to go to the bathroom. I’ll be right back.” She nearly jumped from her chair, and he smoothly came to his feet to help her up. Their bodies touched and she stifled a moan. Pretending to be impervious to his touch, she smiled and made her way to the nearest exit. Of all the football players in the league, why did her first shot at her dream have to be with the one man who affected her like no other?

Chapter 6
    O mar drained the water in his glass and refilled it from one of the pitchers that had been placed on the table. He had promised himself that he was going to keep his desire for Morgan under wraps. It wasn’t a good look, especially for someone who’d basically told her he wasn’t eager to get his heart broken again. And it didn’t help that nearly every man in attendance couldn’t take his eyes off her. Each time he introduced her and somebody held her hand longer than politeness dictated or lingered over her shapely body, Omar had been tempted to punch the man.
    But from the moment she opened the door to him, he’d been fighting a losing battle. And that dessert comment only heightened the growing passion between them. Omar wanted to taste and savor every inch of her. A vision of her body bared for his pleasure made him instantly hard. He groaned inwardly, picked up the glass and drained its contents. He tried to focus on something, anything that would extinguish the fire in his groin.
    He turned when a hand touched his shoulder, and he smiled. Omar came to his feet swiftly and engulfed Serena in a hug. “I didn’t know you were here.”
    Serena reached up to touch his face. “You know I had to come and support you. Rashad told me to tell you how proud he is of you. And so am I.”
    â€œThanks, sis,” he said around the lump in his throat.
    She smiled. “Rashad also said that when you get your center up and running, maybe he’d give it a try.”
    â€œReally? That’s a huge step.” It was the first time his brother had ever voluntarily suggested getting help.
    Tears shimmered in her eyes. “Yes, it is.”
    Omar glanced up in time to see Morgan crossing the floor.
    Serena followed his gaze. “She’s beautiful. New girlfriend?”
    â€œNo. My new agent.”
    A laugh escaped her mouth.
    â€œWhat’s so funny?”
    â€œYou. She might be your agent, but that’s not all she’ll be.”
    By this time, Morgan had reached them.
    Not waiting for Omar to make introductions, Serena said, “Hi, I’m Serena Drummond, Omar’s sister-in-law. I understand you’re Omar’s new agent.”
    â€œMorgan Gray. It’s nice to meet you, Serena. And, yes, I’m his agent.”
    Serena divided her gaze between Omar and Morgan and smiled. “Whatever you two say. Morgan, it was great to meet you.” She turned to Omar. “I need to get back home. Congratulations, baby brother.”
    â€œThanks for coming. Tell Bri and RJ I’ll be by to take them to lunch sometime next week.”
    â€œLord, they’re going to be so excited. You’ve got them so spoiled.”
    Omar laughed. “Hey, that’s what uncles do.”
    Serena shook her head. “Bye, boy.”
    After she left, Morgan said, “She seems nice.”
    â€œShe’s an angel.”
    â€œI didn’t know you had a brother.”
    â€œRemember when you came to my house? I told you there’s a lot you don’t know about me.”
    â€œYeah. I’m finding that out.”
    â€œSo, it seems we got through the evening pretty well.”
    â€œAside from a couple of snippy comments by those two football players.”
    â€œI wouldn’t worry about them. Once you get my contract squared away, I have a feeling every player around is going to be beating down your door. And they’re going to be sorry