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other than a robe and her unruly hair up in a ponytail, she wasn’t exactly dressed to impress. Good thing they had dinner first, as the moisture from the steam room had definitely messed up her hair and makeup.
    They sat shoulder to shoulder on the chaise. Shawn’s robe was slightly open in the front, showing off a hint of muscles. He was certainly a heartthrob with his exceptionally good looks and chiseled facial features, but for her, personality was most important over looks.
    The thing was, he had an outgoing personality and high-achieving work ethics. In her book, that was personality worth having, but why would he be interested in an ex-lawyer, former geek, turned entrepreneur like her?
    He met her eyes in the mirror. “What are you thinking about?”
    “Just stuff.”
    He lifted her feet with his own, so that their ankles were crossed with each other’s. His feet were surprisingly smooth, not rough as she would expect from a man.
    “Reveal one thing about yourself that you haven’t already told me,” he demanded.
    “Ummm…my favorite ice cream flavor is strawberry.”
    He laughed. “I meant something more personal, but we can play this game. I prefer chocolate. Tell me something else.”
    “I like playing and dancing in the rain.”
    “Hmmm.” He pretended to think. “I’m not much of a cook in the kitchen, but I can grill a mean steak.”
    She giggled. “Well sometimes you have to burn up a few good pots before you can declare yourself a cook.”
    “This is true.” He nodded. “What else?”
    “I’ve always wanted to sky dive.”
    “Adventurous, huh? You were once quiet and shy.”
    “Only once upon a time,” she said.
    “So…here’s one. I’m very attracted to you. But you knew that, right?”
    His declaration had come out of nowhere. She blinked at him in disbelief and then said the only reply that came to mind. “Most men are attracted to women.”
    “I think you know what I mean.”
    She eyed him incredulously. “Are you being serious?”
    “Yep.” He nodded.
    Alexia turned to face him, drawing her legs up under herself. “Lots of men are and have been attracted me. They only get as far as their words of intention, despite their plans and efforts. From what I’ve learned about you, you seem to have a master plan for everything. So, what will you do about that?”
    He raised an eyebrow surprise. “Are you daring me to follow through?”
    “I double dare you.” Her thoughts had slipped to form the actual words.
    In half a second, his palm stroked the side of her face. His gaze held hers for what seemed like minutes and all the sounds around them were drowned out by her rapid heartbeat and the drumming it caused in her ear.
    Shawn slid his hand from her face to the back of her neck. “Your dare is tempting and so are your lips.”
    With minimal efforts he guided her so that their lips met gently in a kiss. He smelled of sandalwood and some other oil used in their massage session. His lips were soft and they glided across hers, urging her to comply.
    Her body finally relaxed as he caressed her neck. His lips pressing against hers felt like she was experiencing a piece of heaven for the first time. He deepened the kiss, pressing firmly, and coaxing her mouth open. His tongue against hers was cool to the touch, and she offered herself without pause. She tasted and smelled the wine on his breath as their tongues danced, slowly and sensuously. The longing to continue came from somewhere deep within her.
    They separated for air, and he pressed light kisses on her jawline and neck. The feeling of euphoria was like no other. Even better than the seventy five minute Swedish massage they’d just indulged in.
    It was too much. Her body wanted something that she was not ready to accept. Alexia pressed a palm to his chest and pushed gently. Why was it that she wanted to pull him back? This was not like her. She’d had too many drinks.
    Shawn rested his forehead against hers. “That was