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Thoughts of the weekend had kept her up all night, and his warmth made her want to close her eyes and nap.
    “Unfortunately, I’ll have to drop you off at the hotel and go straight to the conference or I’d ask for a quick show-and-tell. If you describe it to me, I’ll have something to look forward to while I give my boring lecture.”
    “Well, I have two. One of them is bright orange. The bottom piece ties on both sides and slings quite low on my hips. The top is mermaid style and manages to lift me quite nicely.”
    Jaymin moaned a little and looked down at her. “That one has my vote.”
    “The second one is a halter-style red top, and it ties in the front. The bottom piece…well, let’s just say that I can’t be too active in it.”
    “Jesus, are you trying to kill me?”
    Laughing, she wiggled until she could slide down the seat so that she was lying down. Resting her head in his lap, she looked up at him. “I’m sleepy,” she said softly.
    “It’s a two-hour trip. You can take a nap,” he said as he stroked her hair.
    “I can’t usually sleep in the car.” It felt good to have him touching her. It wasn’t sexual, but it was strangely intimate. She couldn’t remember the last time someone played with her hair.
    “I’ll practice my lecture. That should help you sleep.”
    She chuckled and turned so that she was more comfortable. Facing the front of the car, she closed her eyes and listened to his voice. Surprisingly, she once again felt safe with him.
    Safe enough to fall asleep within a few minutes.

9
    T rue to his word , Jaymin gave her a quick kiss on the lips before leaving her in the hotel room to sprint to his conference. Two guards followed him, leaving only one to watch her. She cocked her head and studied him. Although he didn’t make eye contact, she had a feeling that he was aware of her every mood.
    “I’m going to change into my bathing suit and sun by the pool. I have a feeling that you’re going to stand out if you follow me.”
    “Yes, ma’am.”
    “I guess that means you’re coming anyway. That’s fine. You could probably use some sun. You are, however, not allowed to watch me change. If you insist on staying in the room, you’re going to at least have to turn around. I’m about to get very naked.”
    “Yes, ma’am.” He turned his back, and Tamrin smiled. Shimmying out of her dress, she quickly pulled on the red bathing suit. She had a feeling that would be Jaymin’s favorite. After slipping on her shimmery cover-up, she slid her cellphone into her pocket and looked over her shoulder.
    The guard was still facing the wall. “All done,” she called out. “And I’ll be happy to report that you were a gentleman the whole time.” Giving him a bright smile, she practically skipped out to the pool.
    The resort was absolutely stunning, and she’d never stayed in a place so nice before. The pool was a beautiful shimmering blue, but it had nothing on the view beyond it. White sandy beaches separated them from the expansive sea. Breathing in deeply, she settled in one of the chaise loungers and put her feet up.
    Bordering the pool were beautiful white columns holding up the pergola. Vines and brightly covered flowers hung from the sides, and she giggled. Only in her wildest dreams did she ever think that she would stay at a place like this.
    Opening one of the books that she’d borrowed from the palace, she settled back and tried to relax. Her phone vibrated every twenty minutes, and she soon switched it off without bothering to respond to any of the messages from her father. Despite what she’d told him, she really did want to treat this like a vacation.
    Her guard took a stance by her chaise, and for a full hour, he didn’t move. Frowning, she finally pushed her sunglasses up and stared at him. “I don’t think you have any relief here. You’re welcome to sit down. If I need you to protect me, I’d rather you not be tired from needlessly standing.”
    “Sorry,