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“Son, you have a job to do. It’s not the first time you haven’t liked what you had to do, but it is your job,” his dad reminded him. “This woman seems to mean a lot to you in just a short time, but you have to guard your heart. Not only are you going to hurt her, but you’re also going to hurt yourself if you can’t keep your emotions in check.”

“I know. You’re right, Dad. I’ll try.”

“It’s all you can do. Just do your job but be careful.”

Logan watched him leave the room and couldn’t help but feel weighed down by hisconflicting emotions. As he checked the clock and saw how late it was, he realized he needed to pick up Dixie in half an hour.

He stood up, grabbed his hat off the hook, placed it on his head, and walked outside into the blinding sunshine. The heat was already sweltering, but Logan was eager to see Dixie again.

“Damn, you are in trouble,” he muttered to himself as he climbed into his truck and drove toward her apartment. He knew he shouldn’t see her anymore, but he needed to get information about Charles McCarthy, and he couldn’t do that without going through Dixie.

Parking in a spot close to her apartment, Logan stepped out of his truck and made his way to her door. Sweat trickled down his chest as he stood in front of her door, second-guessing himself. He never expected such strong feelings for a woman and knew he was setting himself up for heartache and Dixie’s potential hatred.

Two weeks later, Logan sat rigidly on the plush sofa in Dixie’s apartment, his back pressed against the soft cushions as he stretched his legs out in front of him. He could feel her eyes on him, giving him looks that he knew all too well. She wanted him, but he wasn’t sure if he wanted to go there. Well, that was a lie. He absolutely wanted to go there, but it would only complicate an already complicated situation.

He was in too deep. He had fallen for Dixie and if his boss found out, he would be pulled from the case faster than he could blink, andthey’d have to start over trying to get to Charles McCarthy some other way. As much as Logan wished to be off the case, he knew he had to stick it out.

When she moved closer to him on the sofa, he felt a knot form in his stomach. He knew he should just get up and walk away, run as far from her as possible. But then she smiled, leaning over to kiss his lips.

“I love how you kiss me, Logan,” she whispered breathlessly against his lips.

“I should probably go,” he said quickly, inching toward the edge of the sofa. But before he could stand up, she straddled his lap.Aww, hell.

Dixie’s hands ran through his hair as she pressed her lips against his neck. “Don’t you want me, Logan? We’ve been seeing each other for weeks now. You’ve met my dad, I’ve met yours. Let’s see where this can go.”

He groaned as she placed kisses along his jawline and moved up to nibble on his earlobe. Coming to his senses, Logan lifted her off his lap and sat her beside him before standing up.

“What’s wrong?” she asked.

“Nothing,” he replied unconvincingly. “I just need to go home. I have to get up early.”

“Are you a virgin?” Dixie’s question caught him off guard and he turned to face her, laughing.

“No.”

“Then why are you running from me? Aren’t you attracted to me in that way?” She got to her feet and slowly walked toward him.

Logan backed up until he hit the solid woodof the door. Dixie stopped in front of him, gazing up into his face with those alluring eyes.

“I am very attracted to you,” he admitted, “but maybe we should slow down—”

“Slow down for what? We’ve been seeing each other for a while now, Logan.Three weeks.” She placed her hands on his T-shirt and pressed her lips against his neck once again. “I want you, so much.”

“Shit,” Logan muttered under his breath. This was not a good idea.

He knew he had to leave, but when she took his bottom lip between her teeth and sucked it into her mouth, he lost control. He picked her up and groaned when her legs wrapped around his waist.

“Down the hall, last door on the right.”

Taking a deep breath, and knowing better, he carried her to the bedroom. He lowered her onto the bed, but she climbed off and walked to the middle of the room. With deliberate movements, she unbuttoned her blouse, revealing a lacy black bra that barely contained her firm breasts. Next, she slid her sweatpants down to pool at her feet.

Each article of clothing that hit the floor made his cock even more pronounced. When she stood before him in all her naked glory, he removed his wallet from his pocket, retrieved a condom and tossed it to her. She laughed as she caught it but quickly sobered when he stood fully nude in front of her. He watched as her eyes roamed over every inch of his body; it was almost tangible.

Their eyes met and their bodies reacted likemagnets. His gaze intensified and his cock throbbed at the sight of her body. He moved closer to her and reached between her thighs, feeling slick wetness that proved just how eager she was for him. A soft moan escaped her lips upon contact.

He let out a deep growl as he drew them together; their lips crashed together in an intense and passionate kiss. Their tongues danced together, exploring each other’s mouths hungrily. His hands grasped at every inch of flesh he could find before finally settling between her legs again where he found her wet and ready for him.

She gasped out his name like a plea as she rolled the condom down over his throbbing cock. He lifted her up once more and placed her on the bed. Then he positioned himself between her thighs and thrust deep inside her, eliciting moans from both of them as waves of pleasure coursed through his body. Her nails dug into his back as she arched her hips, meeting his every thrust.

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