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water and tried to shut out the images that flooded his senses. What if he went to her right now? What would she do? Asshole, forget it . Her words rang in his ears. “I’ll get a little shut-eye.” That’s what you mean to her, Colin. A paycheck and a quickie.
    He walked in the room and pulled off his T-shirt to change into fresh clothes. He froze. Layla stood in the doorway of the bathroom, dressed in a towel, her hair dripping onto her shoulders and chest, staring at him.
    “What’s wrong?”
    She sat on the bed, still staring. “What is it, Layla?”
    “Please put on a shirt.” She closed her eyes.
    “What? Man, sorry. You didn’t seem to think I was that repulsive last night…”
    “Put on your shirt and keep it on. And put on shorts that don’t fall below your underwear. I can see…too much stomach…and hair.” She kept her eyes closed.
    Kevin smiled. “Nope. You’ll have to get used to my hideousness.”
    Oh my God, she thinks I’m hot. Maybe… Breathe, Colin, breathe . He felt his groin heat up in hope.
    Layla popped up quickly and grabbed clothes from her drawer. “You’re not playing fair. You’re an asshole, Irish.”
    “What did I do? You’re the one in a towel. Shit. What are you going to do when we go to the beach with Ardros? I don’t swim in a tuxedo, you know. How about if we actually do end up naked in front of him, Layla? Remember the script?” Why are you doing this ? He’s behind bars and you’re carrying on the lie. She really will hate you .
    Layla went back into the bathroom, slamming the door behind her. She opened it immediately and added, “I’m supposed to be your girlfriend already . You’re flirting with me.” She closed the door.
    Kevin sat on the bed. “I am not flirting with you. I only took off my shirt!”
    “Well, don’t do that anymore. Because it’s not going to make me want to jump you, if that’s your pathetic pass,” she retorted from the other side of the door.
    “I wasn’t trying to get you to jump me.” Yes, you were, asshole .
    Layla was quiet again.
    Kevin struggled with what to do next. Surrender .
    “Layla, was it really that bad last night?” He winced, hearing how childlike his tone sounded.
     
    ***
     
    Layla peered out from behind the door again and stared at him in surprise. Her heart raced at his expression. Sheepish. Embarrassed. The Almighty Colin was unsure.
    “Well, it wasn’t so bad, actually,” she relented.
    “I’m out of practice, you know. Since Andrea.” He lay back on the bed and propped up his head with one hand.
    Layla slowly entered the bedroom, the towel still clutched around her wet body. “You’ve got to be kidding.”
    He nodded. “Four years. I know, get that expression off your face. It hasn’t been pretty. I guess I’m a little slow to get over things.”
    “It was fine, Kevin.” She looked at the floor. “It was more than fine. Way more.”
    “Tell me.”
    For a full minute, they stared at each other from a distance of four feet.
    Oh my God, Kevin thought. I’m looking for more. How stupid. You let yourself fall for your employee in the space of a few days .
    Layla turned away. “It was a really good one-night stand. The best.”
    Kevin sighed. So there it is. Ego saved and crushed with one sentence. Well, you’ll tell her about Ardros tonight and deal with the consequences.
    And she’ll hate you …
     
    ***
     
    Layla oohed as they stepped into the main square of the town. “My God, what an enchanting place.”
    The large plaza faced a huge official-looking yellow building. Open-air restaurants and a few souvenir shops lined the plaza’s other three sides. Colorful umbrellas vied for attention.
    Kevin chose a spot in the corner of the square. A handsome, tired-looking waiter approached, and Kevin ordered Greek coffee for two. “Presumptuous.” Layla frowned at him. “What if I don’t want coffee?”
    “You? Don’t you remember? I even know how you like your café latte.” He