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laugh at him. He must have mistaken my silence for my waiting for the results of his test.  
    “Yes—very cute.”  
    “Wow, does that work on the women you date?” I shook my head.  
    “I don’t know. Did it work on you?” The amount of charm in his smile made me forget just what I was angry about.  
    “What do you do, Spence?”  
    “I’m a truck driver—just local deliveries. I also do some painting.”  
    “Oh? An artist?”  
    “I don’t know. I like painting. I especially like painting portraits.”  
    “That’s really interesting.” I smiled.  
    “Maybe you’d like to model for me some time?”  
    I couldn’t tell if he was being sleazy or genuine. Spence was hard to pin down.  
    “I’m sure you could find a more suitable model.”  
    “I’m not asking anyone else.” He met my eyes with an intense stare that made me feel as if he’d already stripped me down and slapped me on a canvas.  
    “Oh, so where are the sculptures?” My heart fluttered. I didn’t know how to take Spence. He was abrasive and seemed a bit volatile, but at the same time he oozed sensuality. There was plenty of chemistry between us, which was enjoyable, but confusing.  
    “Right over there.” He gestured to a large iron gate.  
    Stepping into the outdoor museum made me feel as if I was stepping back through time. I imagined being in ancient Rome, or a mystical place like Atlantis. The stone sculptures towered above me at heights nearly as high as the trees. And there were some as small as mice gathered around the oddest shaped triangle I’d ever seen.  
    “Isn’t it stimulating?” Spence stared at the circle of stone. “It makes my mind spin trying to figure out what it is—what it’s supposed to be.”  
    “It’s unique.”  
    We strolled through the sculptures. Spence caught my hand in his and held it firmly. He did not let go the entire time we explored the museum. It was a little awkward for me, as I barely knew him, but he seemed content. When we finished our tour, he led me back to the entrance.  
    “Thanks for showing me this place. It’s amazing. I probably never would have found it myself.”  
    “It is amazing.” He tugged me close, nearly knocking me off balance. “So are you.”  
    “Uh, thanks.” I tugged back from his grasp to create a more comfortable distance.  
    “What’s wrong, Samantha?” He smiled at me. “I thought you had a good time.”  
    “I did.”  
    “So, let’s make it even better.” He tugged me close again and this time attempted to kiss me.

Chapter 19

    I gave Spence a solid shove on his chest and ducked out of the way of the kiss. I couldn’t deny that his desire for me inspired a desire of my own, but I didn’t like how aggressive he was being.  
    “Sorry, I think you have the wrong idea about me, Spence.”  
    “Oh, you don’t like to have fun? Don’t like to experience new things?”  
    “I like both of those things but that doesn’t mean I want to move that fast.” I shook my head. “I like to get to know a person a little first. Is that too old-fashioned for you?”  
    He shrugged and ran his hand back through his hair. “If that’s what you want. I guess it’s okay. I’m just not used to it.”  
    “Well, then, it’ll be something new. Don’t you like trying new things?” I grinned.  
    He winked at me. “You got me. So we’ll do this again?”  
    I almost declined. Spence was just a little too handsy for me. But then I reminded myself that this was all about trying to expand my experiences. Spence was interesting, he was a type of man I’d never dated before and most of all, he wasn’t Blue—which was what I needed at the moment.  
    “Sure.” I smiled.  

    After leaving Spence at the museum, I headed back to my apartment. I had plans with Max in a few hours and I wanted to change into something that was less casual. My mind was still on Spence and what might have happened if I’d let him kiss