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him.
    “You’re at a family gathering, don’t you think the formality’s a little excessive,” he growled.
    “No, I don’t, Mr. Anderson ,” she emphasized. “Now, if you’ll release me, I was getting ready to get out of the pool.” They glared at each other for several moments, while Jennifer held her breath. She was afraid of her own reaction if he were to actually kiss her, because what he did to her body with a simple touch, or look, was enough to start boiling the water around her. She couldn’t imagine what would happen if their lips actually connected.
    “I will for now, but eventually you’ll quit running from me. There’s obviously something between us, and I’m very interested in exploring it.” He released her and she swam a few feet away to the ladder. Her distance made her feel much braver, so she turned and gave him a dismissive glance.
    “I have no idea what you’re talking about, because you’re not my type. Now, I’d appreciate it if you would keep your hands and thoughts to yourself,” she said. His eyes narrowed and he lunged toward her. Jennifer didn’t stick around for him to call her bluff. She quickly jumped from the pool, grabbed a towel, and found a group of people to hide among.
    “I know you’re a guest here, but would you mind helping me with some snacks for the kids. It’s almost time for their movie marathon?” Emily asked.
    “I’d love to help you,” Jennifer told her eagerly. She’d do anything to avoid running into Trenton again, because the man was too lethal for her own good. The women walked into the kitchen, where two ladies were already working.
    “Jennifer, these are my sisters-in-law, Amy and Jessica, and girls, this is Jennifer. She’s working for Trenton,” Emily introduced everyone.
    “I’ve seen you in the offices before. It’s great to officially meet you,” Amy said with warmth.
    “You too, this party has been amazing. I’ve barely even seen Molly, she’s having such a great time,” Jennifer replied.
    “Trust me, she won’t even know you exist as long as all the kids are playing together. They tend to have too much fun together,” Jessica said with a warm smile. The four women spent an hour preparing a myriad of goodies for the kids and getting it set up in the den.
    “Well, I guess I’ll go ahead and leave now,” Jennifer said. Molly was more than happy to stay over and there was no need for her to hang around any longer.
    “Oh, you can’t leave yet. Now that the kids are settled down, it’s time for grown-up fun. My husband just lit a bonfire and we have drinks and snacks set out,” Emily said. She didn’t give Jennifer a chance to protest, she just grabbed her arm and led her outside.
    It was just starting to get dark and she noticed several people had departed while they were in the house. There was still a large group of people around, but not nearly what it had been earlier. She didn’t spot Trenton anywhere. She was both relieved and, yet, disappointed. She knew she couldn’t get involved with him, but she couldn’t deny he made her feel things no one else had ever made her feel.
    Trenton watched as Jennifer came back out of the house and he let out the breath he hadn’t realized he was holding. He was determined to get her alone that evening, and was grateful she hadn’t gone home. She wasn’t going to throw down a challenge and then run away, without giving him a chance to respond to it.
    When women constantly threw themselves at you, it was refreshing to finally be the one to do the chasing. He slowly took a swig of his beer and watched the women get situated by the fire.
    The party had thinned out, and it was mainly just family left. With the children in the house, the dark setting was intimate and perfect for seduction. He started to slowly make his way toward the group, satisfied there was an empty space next to Jennifer.
    “Where have you been, Trenton? We thought you’d snuck out,” Mark said as Trenton