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breakfast and mentally prepare for work.
    “How long is this going to take?” Ari asked as she stepped out onto the porch. She reached up, took hold of her twists and secured them in a high ponytail with the band around her wrist.
    Ryder checked his watch. “Ah. On time. Excellent.” He grinned, pleased to see Ari even had a minute to spare.
    Ari crossed her arms beneath her breasts, insolence flashing in her pretty brown eyes. She looked tantalizing as sin, dressed in black yoga pants and a yellow halter top that accentuated her sexy body.
    God, he loved her hips—
    Ari clapped her hands. “ C’mon , Ryder. My bed is still calling me.”
    “Come over to the mat.” Amused, Ryder keep his face expressionless as she moved into place. “Have you ever done yoga?”
    “No, and I haven’t a clue how this is supposed to help me sing. I do know getting a good night’s rest is conducive to performing well.”
    Ryder ignored her tart tone. “We’ll start with some basics.” He moved onto his mat, spread his feet apart and made sure his weight was distributed evenly. “Copy me.” He reached up to the sky then glanced at Ari out of the corner of his eye. “This is called the mountain pose. Your feet should be in line with your hips. Your neck should be aligned with your spine.”
    Ari sighed but moved her body as he instructed. Ryder dropped his arms and went over to her, amused by her amateur attempt to copy him. He placed one hand on her stomach and the other on her lower back. “Breathe in and out, slowly. Concentrate on each breath and how it feels coming from your body.”
    “Ryder—”
    “Shh…” Ryder held back a chuckle when Ari glowered at him. “Look forward and reach up to the sky.” He nodded appreciatively as she lifted her hands. “Yes, that’s it. Relax. Close your eyes and forget I’m here. Just breathe.”
     
    Just breathe? Standing without wiggling was difficult enough. Ari exhaled, trying not to be distracted by Ryder’s sun-kissed muscles highlighted in the morning rays of the light filtering onto the terrace. He was too close to her. Her heart refused to beat normally. Why didn’t he have a damn shirt on?
    Ari scowled at him when he moved back to his mat, hating the way her pulse had quickened from his mere touch. All night, flashbacks of his no-holds-barred possession of her body had tormented her, keeping her in a state of arousal not unlike the one she was experiencing now. Ari squeezed her inner thighs together as she mimicked Ryder’s movements. She sucked in a sharp breath when her actions sent electric tingles through her tender pussy.
    “You okay over there?”
    Ari kept her head facing the ocean. “Yup.”
    “Excellent. We’ll hold this position for a few minutes then.”
    Ari didn’t respond. She closed her eyes, attempting to block out everything as he’d instructed. Ari concentrated on breathing and becoming more aware of her body, which didn’t seem fair. Every breath in reminded her of how Ryder had knocked the wind out of her with each deep stroke he’d given her the evening before. Her nipples peaked beneath her halter top and Ari’s arms wobbled.
    Sex with Ryder had always been good, but it had never been rough or unpredictable. Yesterday, he’d stunned her with his dark commands and relentless thrusts. She wasn’t accustomed to a man taking her in that manner. She usually set the pace and gave the instructions. Taking control in the bedroom had been easy with past lovers, even those who had thought themselves in the driver’s seat. The way Ryder had taken her last night had been a new experience.
    “This next one is called the warrior one pose. Watch me.”
    Ari brought her arms down and turned to Ryder as he got into position. The gentle wind swirling around them riffled his hair. Ari tamped down the urge to go over and smooth the sandy blond locks down. It was challenge staying focused with him as her instructor. He looked fantastic as he got into his