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hotel right away?” she snapped, turning to face him. Her stance was one hundred percent, pure aggravated female. Once again, he ached with the need to get her riled up for altogether different reasons.  
    “Then I guess I get to see you shop. It’s as good a way as any to learn what you like and don’t like. Then, perhaps at some point, you can tell me what the hell I did to piss you off.”  
    “I can see where your mind is at, Nate, as plain as the nose on your face. You said – ”  
    “So I’m attracted to you. Last time I checked, wanting a woman wasn’t crime? I didn’t put my hands on you. I didn’t pull you up hard against me and kiss you senseless. And trust me, I want to. I really, really do. I am human, Alicia, and you’re beautiful. Get over it.” Nate watched as a kaleidoscope of emotions played over her face. When the one which took hold and creased her smooth features was indignation, he had to bite back an oath.  
    Damn stubborn woman! he thought, debating whether to walk up to her and give in to his urges. Maybe a hot, sexy kiss would make her more agreeable.  
    Even as he thought this, he worried she’d be disgusted by his efforts. With considerable force of will, he pushed the self-doubt to the back of his mind. Damn Elizabeth and her whoring ways. Not for the first time since finding out about her sexcapades, Nate found himself wondering why the hell she hadn’t played her naughty games with him. Every time he tried to get close, she turned all prim and proper on him.  
    Not liking where his thoughts were headed,  he forced himself back to the moment and the beautiful woman in front of him. With her golden hair and her sky-blue eyes, she was the complete opposite of his ex. And even though she would rather deny herself, she did want him. That was a plus. He silently resolved to somehow persuade her to give in to her wants and desires before she went home.  
    “Not all lawyers are just mouthpieces,” she fired back. The fact she refused to respond to his statements about his attraction and her looks wasn’t lost on him. It was on the tip of his tongue to ask if she was outright gun-shy or just chicken. He decided instead to err on the side of caution and simply acknowledge her comment about lawyers.  
    “Duly noted,” he said quietly. “Now, will you allow me to make up for the aborted breakfast by walking through the markets and boutiques with me?”  
    Alicia bit the inside of her cheek and eyed him warily, like she didn’t believe a man was willingly committing to going shopping. Heck, he didn’t believe it himself. If he was going to succeed  in his goal, though, he would need to spend as much time with her as possible. When she didn’t answer right away, he decided to give her a little push. It was the only way to find out if she was truly angry with him or just trying to keep her shields intact.  
    He took a step toward her and watched her eyes go round. She shook her head. It was a small shake, barely noticeable, but he saw it. And ignored it. He took another step. Though her chin went up, she didn’t turn away. He took another step. Her shoulders went up. Judging by the tension in her body, she was now ready to bolt. He was taking another step when she took off. Prepared for the action, he chased after her.  

Chapter 6
    Alicia squealed as Nate caught up to her and wrapped his arms around her. Damn, but it felt good to be held. Common sense told her to be worried. She barely knew him and he was way too bold. But then, a little boldness was refreshing. Knowing straight up he wanted her meant there would be no pretence, no games. And she would be lying if she said his obvious attraction bothered her. It had been much too long since a man paid her the kind of attention Nate Langston was.  
    ‘ You’re beautiful. Get over it .’ The words played through her mind as he held her and growled into her ear.  
    “Watch sappy movies, shop… It’s all the same. If