Page 240 of Love Bites

My ears blazed. What was that supposed to mean? I’d had a couple of flesh-filled thoughts about him, but that was it. It didn’t mean I planned to follow through on anything … probably. “You’re not irresistible to all of the female species, you know.”

Five cars.

“I know, but you date your clients.”

Damned Harvey and his motor mouth! “Not usually. This is an exception. A one-time deal.”

“Are you sure?”

Yes! No! Maybe. “I’m positive.”

“So you say.”

I drummed my fingers on the wheel, my focus now deliberately fixed out the front window. “Just because that crazy redhead couldn’t keep her …”

Panties on.

“Her hands to herself,” I continued, “doesn’t mean I can’t.”

“Sure.”

I snuck a peek at him. He was watching the last three cars coming our way, his lips curved with a hint of a grin. Damn him for turning this around so that I was the one hopping in the embers again.

Damn me for letting him.

“Besides, I’m seeing someone.” Sort of, but not really—yet.

“You’ve had one date.”

“I have another one planned for this week.”

“Congratulations.”

One car to go.

“I’m not going to sleep with you.” My statement sounded feeble at best.

“Good.”

The rest of the ride back to the office was quiet. I’d had one more house to show Doc, but after the fireworks and post-show, I decided to pass for today. I needed space and time to cool down and get my head back in the game.

We ran into Mona in the parking lot. She was nearing her SUV, which I’d parked next to, as we climbed out of the Bronco.

“Did you hear the news?” she asked, unlocking her door.

I glanced at Doc to see if he knew what she was talking about. His brow was wrinkled as he looked at Mona, his left cheek still angry from Tiffany’s slap.

“What news?” I shielded my eyes from the unrelenting sun.

“About last night’s kidnapping.”

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