SecondSightDating by Marianne Stephens

Author:Marianne Stephens
Language: eng
Format: mobi, epub
Publisher: Ellora's Cave Publishing Inc
Published: 2010-12-16T15:12:42.648000+00:00

She found herself humming along, so engrossed in the song that she never realized the moment when Dan took her hand in his.

Captivated by the music, ambiance and the tingle of soft kisses being planted on her hand by Dan, Serena’s world tumbled into one of complete compliance. The moment she shared with Dan touched her soul and, with each kiss, his letters slowly ambled across her brain.

Heart beating a rapid tattoo in her chest, Serena reveled in his undivided attention and sweet gesture. Could a man like Dan, so caring and charming, have an ulterior motive? Was she too paranoid to accept the possibility that he might be a great catch just waiting to happen?

One for her and not for a client?

“So,” he whispered in her ear, “did I surprise you? I’m a nice guy, if you’d just give me a chance.”

“I…I love opera. Thank you.” She regained some control of her shaking voice and senses as the waiters bowed at their applause and moved away.

Dan didn’t argue when she insisted they split the bill. He just gave an affirming nod and said, “Of course, if that’s what you want. We should go somewhere quiet to continue discussing business.”

Giving herself a mental kick in the pants, Serena willed her brain to jolt into gear. Business. Of course, business. That’s what their dinner and meeting was supposed to be about. Nothing more.

A jab of disappointment worked its way through her psyche. She’d wanted more, allowed her guard to slip and desires to surface. Erotic visions of spending a night with Dan flashed in her head and she savored the fantasy. What was wrong with her?

Serena wouldn’t suggest going to his apartment and she couldn’t take the chance of running into Mike at hers. She opted on a better choice. “My office is quiet. No one will disturb us there.”

* * * * *

Serena’s head spun from too much wine, frayed nerves and the seductive charm of the hunk sitting next to her. Inhaling a deep breath to clear her thoughts only proved to add to her confusion. His scent, an all-male, woodsy one, screamed his name as it invaded her senses.

Her defenses down, she’d managed to allow him access to her innermost thoughts, the secret ones she’d kept in line and stored away for what seemed like an eternity. The sight, touch, sound and now heady smell of Dan Reese, chipped away at what she’d always assumed were rock-solid barricades used to seal her heart in a safe haven.

“You’re awfully quiet.” Dan’s sideways glance at her spelled trouble, drawing her further under his sexy influence.

“I’m…I’m just compiling a list of what we should talk about. For business. When we get to my place. I mean, my office.”

Great job, Serena. Ramble some more and continue making a good impression.

After completing the ride to her office in silence, they exited his car and a shiver consumed her body. Dan eyed her motion, then snuggled her close to him as he wrapped an arm around her shoulders.

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