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his class when he’d studied microbiology. He’d loved the job as a Top Gun instructor. But it had all just been part of the bigger plan. The one that took him to the ultimate goal.
    And he’d seen many colleagues fall by the wayside. Serious relationships were off the cards. Sure, he dated—but never for too long. A few months tops. He couldn’t afford the distractions. He’d seen other pilots and RIO’s affected by months away from their partners and children. One of his good friends had blown a test flight after finding out his kid was away for emergency surgery. It had taken two days to find him in the Arizona desert. All because he hadn’t been focused on the job. And that was what was driving Austin nuts.
    He closed his eyes at night and images of Corrine Carter danced around his brain. The way her skirt hugged the curves of her backside. The way he permanently wanted to pull her shirts from her waistband. The fact that those long shapely legs and killer heels always caught his eye. It didn’t matter that she was always dressed appropriately and slightly demurely. The thing that was killing him was that he wanted to know what lay beneath.
    The flirtation was obvious. She was attracted to him. He was attracted to her.
    But she had reservations about acting on it. Whereas he had none at all.
    Because he needed to get Corrine Carter out of his system.
    The other night had been pure impulse. He’d been about two minutes into his run when he’d decided exactly where to go. The sight of Corrine in her skimpy T-shirt and shorts had made him realise he’d done exactly the right thing. Seeing her sitting in her old rocker on her wraparound porch, sipping wine, had almost made him think that she’d been waiting for him.
    He was surprised when he’d checked out her address. He’d expected her to stay in some serviced apartment on the outskirts of the city. The pale yellow clapboard farmhouse had been more than a little surprising. He only wished he’d got to see the inside.
    It seemed odd. Corrine was a stunner, with her own place and a great job. He was more than a little surprised that some guy hadn’t completely swept her off her feet already. But there was something there. Something a little different. At times, she could seem a little detached. As if there were an invisible barrier just in front of her that stopped anyone getting too close. Why would she be like that?
    He frowned and picked up his screwdriver from the floor. Lisa was still bouncing around the place. He fixed her with a stare. She’d been good company since the start of training and they often joked together.
    â€˜Right, lady. First time was a fluke. Ready for a rematch?’
    She spun around and put her hands on her hips. ‘Totally. But if I win again you have to go and find me a chocolate-frosted, custard-filled doughnut.’
    He raised his eyebrows. ‘Interesting choice. Very specific.’
    She put her arms back in the oversized gloves. ‘I know what I like.’
    He nodded in approval. ‘Do I get to tell the doc about your diet choices?’
    She gave him a quick wink. ‘Oh, I’m sure you and the doc can come to an understanding about what’s kept secret.’ She had a dopey smile on her face.
    He narrowed his gaze. Other people were definitely noticing. And that was partly his fault after the dare in the bar. They thought it had something to do with his love of a challenge rather than anything else. More distractions.
    He had to get this woman out from under his skin.
    Lisa gave a little cough. ‘Darn it. Trust me to get an itch while I’m stuck in these gloves.’
    Austin decided to be wicked. ‘Want me to scratch it for you?’
    Lisa laughed. ‘Not a chance, buster. You know I’m going to beat you. You’re just running scared.’
    He gave his best villain impersonation. ‘Prepare to be