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himself. His life had become empty with something very important missing. He couldn’t explain it. He couldn’t even translate the feeling into conscious thought, let alone words, but it was something akin to a need to be involved in life. To once again have someone with whom he could share his days, someone who would give his life purpose and direction. Vicki had managed to awaken that place inside him, and he found it very disturbing. This compulsively ordered woman was not who he needed.
    Blake forced the thoughts away and went inside the house. “Are you okay? You look like you’re about to burst into tears.”
    “What?” Her head jerked up. “Oh…yes, I’m fine. I was just looking at the rental ads.” She placed her hand on the folded newspaper. “There wasn’t anything listed that suits my needs. Actually, there were two, but one was twice what I can afford, and the other requires me to have a car. Until I get my money back from Mr. Edwards…” She paused as if trying to gather her thoughts. “Well, don’t worry. I’ll find some other arrangement by Monday so you won’t be inconvenienced any longer. I’m sure he’ll refund my money.”
    Blake poured himself a glass of iced tea and took a long swig before answering her, even though she had not asked a question. “We’ll tackle your Mr. Edwards first thing Monday morning and see what he has to say for himself. Gary Sanderson will be home tomorrow night, and I’m sure he can help straighten out this mess and see that you get your money back.”
    He downed the rest of his iced tea. “Meanwhile…” He set the empty glass on the counter. “I’ve got a kite to get up in the air.” He looked at her for a moment, then an idea struck him. “I was going to hook some of my stunt kites together and fly them. There’s a nice stiff breeze out, but…” He offered her an encouraging smile. “Have you ever flown a kite?”
    What a frivolous waste of time. Vicki had things to do. She should be doing…doing what? It suddenly struck her that without being able to unpack her belongings and set up her office, she was very limited in how much work she could do. “Flying kites? Isn’t that more the type of thing children do?”
    It was certainly not a mature activity an adult should be engaged in, especially someone like Blake who was so adept at other activities.
    He shot her an appraising look. “Not at all. There are kite flying championships everywhere with adults as the participants rather than kids. In fact, there’s a kite shop in the village. You could check there and find information on the contest held here every June. People come from all over the country to compete for major prizes. I’m thinking about entering this year.”
    She couldn’t hide her surprise. “A kite flying contest?”
    “Come on.” Blake grabbed her hand and pulled her up. He hesitated for a moment, then folded her into his embrace.
    They hadn’t talked about what had happened last night, but the experience and excitement had dominated his thoughts from the moment he woke. The passion of the night had been immediately resurrected this morning when he’d gazed at her nude body sleeping in his bed. He had even allowed a fleeting thought about what it would be like to wake each morning and find her next to him, but had quickly shoved the impractical—and emotionally frightening—notion from his mind.
    He lowered his mouth to hers, a kiss that started gently at first before escalating along with the desire coursing through his body. It was as if neither of them had a need to talk about what had happened.
    And what seemed to be happening again.
    She slipped her arms around his neck and returned his kiss, her passion matching his spark for spark. He flicked his tongue at her lower lip, then penetrated the recesses of her mouth. She answered his advance by rubbing her belly against his erection the same way the blonde had after the volleyball game. Unlike his actions with the