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“Sure,” I wheezed.

“Are you sure you are okay? You sound out of breath.”

Oh, hell. He’s going to think I’m some weird pervert panting down the phone at him. Dragging the air into my lungs, I released it slowly before answering.

“I’m fine. I couldn’t sleep so thought I would do a quick workout to help tire me out,” I said, pleased with myself for coming up with a plausible excuse for my breathiness.

“Oh okay. Yeah, I get it. I do that myself sometimes.”

God, his voice was dreamy. I could lie here and listen to it all night. Something about it calmed me and yet turned me on at the same time.

Marko cleared his throat, and I realised that there had been complete silence while I was thinking. Shit! What the heck was wrong with me? I was blowing this. Geez, could I get any more awkward?

My face was flaming, and I was glad he wasn’t there to see it. I wasn’t usually this awkward around men, so I wasn’t sure why I was suddenly acting this way with Marko.

Probably because you can’t stop thinking about tearing the guy’s clothes off and climbing him like a tree! An annoying little voice stated.

“So, would you like to meet up? And if so, when are you free?” he asked again, sounding a little less sure of himself.

“Anytime this weekend is fine with me, actually. I just returned to London a few weeks ago, and apart from attending college, I don’t really do anything else at the moment. With no friends here, I certainly don’t have a social life either, so I’m pretty much free all the time right now,” I said, my words rushing out before I could stop them. Cringing inwardly, I hoped that didn’t make me sound pathetic, but it was true.

“Great, how about meeting for a late breakfast in the morning? I have a business meeting first thing near where you live, so I can swing by and pick you up about ten?” he said, and I could hear the smile in his voice.

“Yes. That sounds perfect,” I replied, injecting as much enthusiasm into my voice as I could. There was no way I wanted him to think I wasn’t interested. The grin on my face and butterflies in my stomach told me just how interested I was. My lady parts were also making their interest known. My nipples were hard and my core wet just from his voice. I couldn’t wait to see him again and was really pleased when he echoed my thoughts.

“I’m really looking forward to it. It’s been a while since I’ve met someone as interesting as you,” Marko said.

“Interesting, huh?” I laughed softly, my insides dancing in pleasure at the thought that he found me interesting.

“More than interesting. You’re... refreshing. Definitely, someone I would like to get to know better,” Marko said, his voice smooth. I bit my lip, trying to hold back the giggle bubbling up.

“Careful, Marko. Flattery like that could get you everywhere with me,” I teased, keeping my tone playful. He chuckled softly.

“I’m sorry for what happened to you today, Melissa, but in a way I am also glad because if it hadn’t happened, we might not have actually met,” Marko said, making me smile.

“Funny how things work out, isn’t it? I’m glad we met too and I’m looking forward to breakfast,” I replied, my heart fluttering with excitement.

“Great. Well, I will see you tomorrow. However, in the meantime, if you still can’t sleep and need help to use up some of that pent up energy, let me know, I’m sure I can come up with some way to help you out,” Marko teased, practically purring the words. It was all I could do to stop myself from begging him to come over and help me do just that.

Too soon, Melissa. Down Girl! I warned myself. It had been a while since I had been with anyone, and I certainly had an itch to scratch, but I had a feeling that what was starting between Marko and I, was way more than just sex. Marko was delicious, and he set my insides alight like no other. I wanted to take my time and explore that and see where this relationship could go.

“I might take you up on that someday, Marko. Goodnight,” I replied with a chuckle.

“I hope you do. In the meantime, goodnight and sweet dreams, Melissa,” he said in a voice dripping with sexiness as he hung up.

I hoped I did too.

The very thought sent a shiver of pleasure down my spine, and I grinned, biting my bottom lip to capture the giggle that threatened. I was so looking forward to spending more time with the man. Today might not have been great, but meeting Marko was definitely the highlight.

Suddenly, I had a lightbulb moment. Of course! Why hadn’t I thought of it sooner? Not only was the guy hot, but he was also an IT expert, which was exactly what I needed. I would just need to convince him to help me. Smirking, I thought of how much we’d flirted and our mutual attraction, and figured that might not be too difficult, not if I played my cards right.

I felt more optimistic knowing that I would see Mr Sexy Nerd in the morning and have someone to discuss the job with. How I would broach the subject, I wasn’t sure, but I resolved to figure it out tomorrow. With a sigh of relief, I gathered up my duvet and crawled back into bed.

CHAPTER 8

MARKO

EARLY HOURS SATURDAY MORNING – ANOTHER ENEMY REVEALED

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