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more would be that much more heaven.
    He didn’t know how he’d be able to wait.
    “All right,” she said, “I’m done. You can turn around.”
    He did, and the sight of her, sitting there, dressed and comfortable, hair pulled back and showing off her large, beautiful eyes, turned him on instantly. She looked even more gorgeous in the soft, curve-accentuating clothing than she had been last night in that uncomfortable-looking dress and heels. The clothing she wore now wasn’t tight, but it was thin and draped over everything, making it easy for him to imagine the soft treasures underneath.
    He gulped. She made him feel like an adolescent boy all over again.
    She eyed him with those smart, playful eyes, like she was waiting for him to do something. But what?
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    L eslie couldn’t believe Riley Hart was looking at her like she was a tall drink of water and he was a man who’d been wandering in the desert for far too long.
    She didn’t remember seeing this intense expression on his face even in his movies. This was so much hotter, so much more real. There was no acting, just raw lust painted over his gorgeous features, mingling with confusion, as he seemed to be wondering whether or not she’d kill him if he acted on what he was feeling.
    Truthfully, she remembered the kiss from the night before, if one could call it that, probably as well as he did. Maybe even better, since she’d been doing her best to lock such an amazing moment away for dry times.
    She hadn’t wanted him to stop, but she supposed it was for the best that he had. But had he really been doing it for her, or was it just a part of his teasing, lighthearted demeanor that was nearly always present? Maybe that was part of her insane attraction to Riley. He seemed willing to stay on the surface level with her, to live in the moment and not talk about love and commitment and everything that came after.
    It wasn’t that she was against those things; she was just afraid that if she hoped for them she’d get hurt.
    And if anyone could really obliterate her, it was definitely Riley Hart. Especially after she’d seen this caring, tender side of him. She still couldn’t believe he’d taken her home and taken care of her all night. And been a perfect gentleman. Boo.
    He clearly hadn’t slept well. But even with his hair standing up adorably in all directions, and his clothing wrinkled and mussed, he was unbearably gorgeous.
    She could feel heat coiling within her, just being in the same room with him. She hadn’t wanted help with getting changed, because she knew the minute he touched her, no matter how little, she’d start wanting him again. She couldn’t do that. Not until she knew he wasn’t going to tease her again.
    She needed some satisfaction, dammit.
    He’d offered to help at the bar. Should she really let him? It could be good for business, but it could also result in people misbehaving or coming in for the wrong reasons.
    She sighed. The thought of him working beside her, mixing drinks, smiling that mega-watt smile, was tempting. As long as he didn’t bring another entourage in.
    But he wouldn’t do that again. She’d seen the anger burning in his eyes when he’d realized what his friend had tried. She’d seen the Riley Hart pick one of his friends up and slam him into the wall. Twice. For her .
    It was the first hint she’d gotten of the strong-minded person beneath his lighthearted, friendly mask. And it definitely turned her on.
    She patted the space next to her on the bed and he sat, making the mattress sink with him. She scooted over so he could move off the edge, since, with his huge size, he was pulling her sideways in an uncomfortable way.
    “Big boy,” she said, when they were settled in the middle of the bed, his weight pulling her against him. His arm brushed hers and she sucked in a gasp, and he jumped and moved over until they weren’t touching.
    But it was too late, the electricity in the room had ignited again, and