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when I fired you.”
“This is important, Stevie. You work for me and, at the moment, I’m protecting you. We don’t know what Braga wants from you or how long we’re going to be here.”
He hesitated, as though weighing his next words. “Typically, in circumstances like this, undercover assignments or witness protection or whatever, time seems compressed, emotions run high. When you’re on a case, you’ve got to constantly remember it’s not real life.”
“How romantic.” Stevie pulled her hand away and sat back in her chair. It seemed he was ending things before they’d even started, and she didn’t like feeling the tiny stab of rejection.
Emelio kept his tone professionally remote, but blatant desire lit his hazel eyes. “Romance has nothing to do with it—it’s about two people giving in to irresistible possibility.”
“Gee, Emelio, try not to be so excited.”
He reached for her again, his expression earnest, and the heat of his skin penetrated her hand. “Believe me, I am turned on. I want to fulfill your fantasies, and maybe create some new ones with you.”
Wisps of heat raced along her nerves and desire tickled its way down her body. He was saying the words she’d longed to hear, but she saw the residual uncertainty all too clearly on his face. Something twisted inside her at the thought of their relationship going no further than the physical.
“So, what’s the problem?”
“All I’m saying is, with forced proximity, relationships that normally take months to develop can happen in a matter of hours. I don’t want to make the mistake— Neither of us should be rushing into anything beyond an exploration of desire.”
She’d had the hots for him practically from the moment they’d met, so she didn’t exactly think of it as rushing. But obviously, for a guy who was juggling three other women, getting romantically involved with her was a real dilemma.
Even knowing she shouldn’t fall for another charismatic, take-charge male, Stevie was more than willing to explore this powerful attraction then take it to the next level. But it would scare him off if she voiced her feelings now. So outwardly she gave a little shrug and smiled, falling back on the nonchalant cadence of her native Louisiana.
“Sure thing, chér. We’ll pass a good time then see what happens.”
“I knew you’d understand.”
He relaxed visibly and gently tugged her hand until she came over to sit on his lap. The proof of his desire was hard beneath her thigh. There was no doubt that he wanted her, but for how long? Stevie slid one arm behind his neck and smiled.
“Did you enjoy the latest note I sent you?”
“I haven’t opened it yet.”
She arched one eyebrow in surprise. “Really? Why not?”
His gaze was magnetic, drawing her in with its seductive promise. “Anticipation is the second-best part of seduction.”
“Yeah, but why settle for second best?” She tilted her head to one side, flirting with him from beneath her lashes. “Don’t you even want a hint about the letter?”
“Nope. When the time comes, I want you to read it to me. Naked.”
Stevie felt heat rushing under her skin. The great thing about the notes had been the anonymity, the freedom to say whatever she wanted without having to gauge his reaction. She wasn’t sure she could read the highly personal words aloud.
His left hand cupped the side of her face, drawing her closer. Stevie’s eyes drifted shut when their breath mingled the second before he claimed her. His parted lips were moist and firm as his mouth slanted over hers in a kiss that was both a slow exploration and a tantalizing challenge.
She followed the pace he set as she traced the contours of his mouth with her tongue. Then she sensed the hunger building inside him and released the reins on her own passion, eagerly ravishing his mouth as desire sang through her veins. Her heart raced and her body fairly vibrated with pent-up desire.
He gently stroked her
“This is important, Stevie. You work for me and, at the moment, I’m protecting you. We don’t know what Braga wants from you or how long we’re going to be here.”
He hesitated, as though weighing his next words. “Typically, in circumstances like this, undercover assignments or witness protection or whatever, time seems compressed, emotions run high. When you’re on a case, you’ve got to constantly remember it’s not real life.”
“How romantic.” Stevie pulled her hand away and sat back in her chair. It seemed he was ending things before they’d even started, and she didn’t like feeling the tiny stab of rejection.
Emelio kept his tone professionally remote, but blatant desire lit his hazel eyes. “Romance has nothing to do with it—it’s about two people giving in to irresistible possibility.”
“Gee, Emelio, try not to be so excited.”
He reached for her again, his expression earnest, and the heat of his skin penetrated her hand. “Believe me, I am turned on. I want to fulfill your fantasies, and maybe create some new ones with you.”
Wisps of heat raced along her nerves and desire tickled its way down her body. He was saying the words she’d longed to hear, but she saw the residual uncertainty all too clearly on his face. Something twisted inside her at the thought of their relationship going no further than the physical.
“So, what’s the problem?”
“All I’m saying is, with forced proximity, relationships that normally take months to develop can happen in a matter of hours. I don’t want to make the mistake— Neither of us should be rushing into anything beyond an exploration of desire.”
She’d had the hots for him practically from the moment they’d met, so she didn’t exactly think of it as rushing. But obviously, for a guy who was juggling three other women, getting romantically involved with her was a real dilemma.
Even knowing she shouldn’t fall for another charismatic, take-charge male, Stevie was more than willing to explore this powerful attraction then take it to the next level. But it would scare him off if she voiced her feelings now. So outwardly she gave a little shrug and smiled, falling back on the nonchalant cadence of her native Louisiana.
“Sure thing, chér. We’ll pass a good time then see what happens.”
“I knew you’d understand.”
He relaxed visibly and gently tugged her hand until she came over to sit on his lap. The proof of his desire was hard beneath her thigh. There was no doubt that he wanted her, but for how long? Stevie slid one arm behind his neck and smiled.
“Did you enjoy the latest note I sent you?”
“I haven’t opened it yet.”
She arched one eyebrow in surprise. “Really? Why not?”
His gaze was magnetic, drawing her in with its seductive promise. “Anticipation is the second-best part of seduction.”
“Yeah, but why settle for second best?” She tilted her head to one side, flirting with him from beneath her lashes. “Don’t you even want a hint about the letter?”
“Nope. When the time comes, I want you to read it to me. Naked.”
Stevie felt heat rushing under her skin. The great thing about the notes had been the anonymity, the freedom to say whatever she wanted without having to gauge his reaction. She wasn’t sure she could read the highly personal words aloud.
His left hand cupped the side of her face, drawing her closer. Stevie’s eyes drifted shut when their breath mingled the second before he claimed her. His parted lips were moist and firm as his mouth slanted over hers in a kiss that was both a slow exploration and a tantalizing challenge.
She followed the pace he set as she traced the contours of his mouth with her tongue. Then she sensed the hunger building inside him and released the reins on her own passion, eagerly ravishing his mouth as desire sang through her veins. Her heart raced and her body fairly vibrated with pent-up desire.
He gently stroked her
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