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suddenly feeling exposed way more than physically. What was wrong with her? Five years of gloomy depression simply disappeared with one touch of his tongue to her clit? Was she really that easy, that gullible?
    Yes, Jack seemed different in so many ways, but what guarantees did she have that he wouldn’t disappear again? The thought of it made her want to curl up in a ball and scream. She doubted she’d survive it a second time, and yet she’d let him back in so easily.
    Stupid, stupid, stupid. You’re supposed to enjoy the moment and not let your heart get involved. But she’d given it all to him once again, baring her heart and soul for his taking. And there he stood in front of her, his gaze hot and filled with wild desire, and she wanted to offer herself up to him again.
    It’s just a dream, Kate. Don’t think too much. Go with it, enjoy it, but hold your heart closed .
    She could do this. Really, she could. He couldn’t possibly hurt her more than he already had, so why not take a little from him this time? God knows she desperately needed what he was offering.
    She was nearly naked and he was still fully clothed, standing there staring at her as she fought for control over her limbs. But how could she stop trembling with the way he looked at her? Heat fused her core at the look of raw need in his eyes, the way his jaw clenched tight and his hands balled into fists.
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    Jack fought for control. He wanted her, the evidence clearly outlined against his jeans. But he held back. Waiting. And she could, too. Dressing quickly, she hurried from the dressing room, hoping the telltale blush on her cheeks and her mussed hair wouldn’t give away what they’d been doing in there.
    Suzie was thankfully oblivious as Jack placed the outfit she’d worn onto the counter and paid for it, all the while exchanging hot glances with Kate that melted her into a puddle of arousal right there in the middle of the store. Though she knew him well, had known him her entire life, he looked at her now as if he saw her for the first time, had just tasted her for the first time, and wanted more. Dammit, she shouldn’t, but she liked these feelings he evoked in her. She liked the newness of it all, as if they were just starting a relationship. Deep down she knew that whatever was happening between them wasn’t permanent. Despite the allure of rediscovered sex, she had to force herself to remember that. He’s not staying. Don’t let your heart get wrapped up in this . Jack had returned to atone for his abrupt departure, in some way asking for forgiveness. But he didn’t fool her one bit. He’d never said he’d come back permanently. So she’d just enjoy the moment and when he left again, she’d get over it. She’d done it before. Surely it couldn’t hurt as much the second time as it had the first, right?
    Right.
    Now if only she could really believe that.
    Ah, the hell with it. He owed her. She was going to take it. They drove back to the house to shower and change for dinner. Kate felt strange putting on the dress and sexy lingerie again, all too aware of what had happened the last time she wore it. But they were going to the country club for dinner. He couldn’t very well ravage her in the middle of the dining room in front of hundreds of people, could he?
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    Though the idea had some appeal.
    She giggled as she fastened her earrings and gazed at the finished product in the bathroom mirror. Shaking her head, her hair swept sexily from side to side, little wisps caressing her cheek as she moved.
    She looked…hot. Giggling again, she slipped on her shoes and went out to look for Jack. He was in the living room string out the bay windows toward the lake, his back turned to her. Dressed in a long-sleeved shirt and black slacks that framed his wellsculpted ass, she swallowed past the desert in her throat. Screw dinner. She wanted to have Jack for dinner. His cock in her mouth for an appetizer, a heady