Page 30 of Safe With Me

“Are you going to hire her?”

“Maybe I’ll wait to see if we need her.”

“We will. You can’t work every day, all day.”

“I’ll think about it.” He checked out the other machines. “So where do you usually go from here?”

“To the E-gym.”

“What’s that?”

“A program they have here that sets you up with a workout—stretching, the weights and cardio.”

“Lead the way.”

By the time they finished with their workout, they were both sweating. “That felt great,” she said.

“Sure did. Thanks Steph.”

“You’re welcome.” She checked her watch. “It’s eight o’clock.”

“So,” he said, placing his hands on her sweaty biceps and capturing her gaze. “Where do we go from here?”

“Back to my place? I have some minestrone soup in the crockpot.”

“Mmm. You have a domestic side.” He slid his hands up and down her arms. “Are we going back to your place just to eat?”

“I don’t know.” A slow grin on her face. “What do you think?”

“Oh, baby, I know what I think.” He grabbed her hand and led her out to the car.

* * *

Pax made himself slow down. He wanted to dive right into her bed but he couldn’t treat her like some quick fix. So he waited for her while she closed the door. When she turned, he eased her back to it. Cupped her face, held her gaze, then lowered his mouth to hers. He remembered the taste of her right away. Sweet. And so sexy he went hard.

Their mouths mated. Nipped and explored. Her hand went to his neck and pulled him closer. He kept up the kiss until he was in danger of losing his sanity and drew back.

“Where’s the bedroom?”

“No soup?” she said, her eyes full of desire.

“Later.”

She took his hand and they strode down a hall, passing a bathroom and a bedroom. Hers was off to the left.

“This is so you! Gorgeous and sexy. I like the taupe and—”

She went up on tiptoes and looked him square in the eyes. “I don’t want to talk about décor.”

“Whatdoyou want, Stephanie?” His voice came out a low grumble.

“You.”

He sat down on the mattress. “Okay, take your clothes off for me.”

Smiling, she discarded the light fleece jacket and eased

the T-shirt over her head. Her hair came out of its ponytail and fluttered past her now-bare shoulders. It was longer than he remembered.

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