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incredible cleavage?” he murmured.
    Trinity blinked and then smiled. “Now that’s one I haven’t heard before.”
    “Well, what do you know?” He gave her that sexy grin again. “The beautiful woman does
     remember how to speak.”
    Beautiful. Sheeee-yeah.
    “I—I’m Trinity.” Trinity gave her “new” name, her Europe name, wishing like hell she
     could find that newer, confident version of herself.
    “Nice.” Luke moved one hand to rest on her hip, but she didn’t know if he was referring
     to her name or her body. His palm felt so hot that it was like he had it pressed to
     her bare skin, rather than against her dress. “Where have I seen you before, Trinity?
     You’re not from ’round here, are you?”
    She caught her breath as he twirled her to the song, and he somehow managed to bring
     her body even closer to his. “I used to live in this area, ages ago. I’m visiting.”
    “Very sexy.” Luke brought one hand to her left ear and lightly ran his thumb down
     the row of earrings. His expression turned thoughtful. “Your eyes... I never forget
     a woman’s eyes. Hell, I’ve never forgotten a face. So why are you so familiar, yet
     I can’t place you?”
    “We’ve definitely never met.” Trinity managed a smile. “I’d remember you.”
    “Yeah?” He moved away from her and took her hand, his palm hard and callused against
     her softer skin. “And why’s that?”
    With a start Trinity realized Luke was drawing her through the open doors of the sunroom.
     “I really should get back to Nevaeh,” she said, her words rushed and her heart beating
     furiously as he led her toward the Christmas tree in the corner. “She’ll wonder where
     I am.”

Chapter 6
    Luke’s cock strained against his jeans as he brought Trinity to a stop beside the
     decorated tree. Lights twinkled, the soft glow playing upon her delicate features
     and reflecting in her eyes.
    He took both her hands in his, resisting the urge to grab her hips and press himself
     tight against her, letting her feel how badly he desired her. He wanted to dispense
     with the time it would take to get to know this beautiful woman, and get her straight
     into his bed.
    But everything about her told him he’d have to take things a lot slower than he’d
     like to. And he found himself wanting to do that—take his time. There was something
     about Trinity, something that told him that this was a woman he’d have to possess
     on more than a casual basis.
    Damn.
    That instinct alone should have made him turn her loose, but turning her loose was
     the last thing he planned to do.
    “Really, I should get back.” Trinity avoided his gaze, looking instead toward the
     rec room.
    Luke released one of her hands and caught her chin, forcing her to look at him. Her
     soft peaches-and-cream scent eased through his senses. “What are you afraid of?”
    She licked her lips, her eyes focused on his. “You,” she whispered.
    The corner of his mouth turned up. “Not ten minutes ago the most dangerous criminal
     in Douglas was cozying up to you. Why would you be scared of me?”
    “I—I shouldn’t be here.” She tried tugging her hand away, but he held on and raised
     her hand to his chest.
    He pressed her palm against his shirt and rubbed his thumb over her fingers. “No ring.”
     He frowned as he studied her jade green eyes. “You’re not married, are you?”
    “No.” She swallowed, her throat visibly working. “But I’m in a long-term relationship.
     Two years now. I’m practically engaged.”
    The freight train of jealousy that slammed into Luke took him completely by surprise.
     “So where’s your boyfriend?” he asked in a tone that was too calm for the fury churning
     his gut at the thought of another man with a claim on this woman.
    “England.” She brought her other hand up to his chest and pressed, as though trying
     to push him away. But the feel of her palms through his shirt only made him want her
     more.