Page 181 of Dangerous Encore
KIT ANDPIPER
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Piper
Istealthe spoon from Kit and take ataste.
The broth is sweet, floralperfection.
Warm.
Salty.
Rich.
Andit'sours.
We made it. Just the two of us, a dozen ingredients, and arecipe.
It's a long recipe. It takesforever.
But we're not exactly strangerstoslow.
"How is it?" Kit's deep voice pulls me from my thoughts. His soft lips press into a smile. It lights up hisdarkeyes.
God, those eyes are full of love, affection, rawdesire…
Why are we making phobroth?
Why are we in thekitchen?
Why are we talkingatall?
"You try it." I scoop a bit of broth and bring the spoon tohislips.
His eyes lock with mine. He stares back at me as he takes ataste.
His tongue slides overhislips.
His eyes screamI'd rather have my mouthonyou.
"Perfect." There's pride in his voice. "You have a new skill for yourrésumé,baby."
My laugh eases the tension in my chest. "How is this going to help me getactinggigs?"
"There may be one other person in the universe who craves pho as much asyoudo."
"Doubtful."
"Almost asmuchthen."
I take another taste of the broth. It really isperfect.
Kit is giving me credit, but we made ittogether.
We can do anythingtogether.
Anything except actually getmarried.
