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do there.”
    “Oh there is. But the crime rate has gotten so bad over the last decade that everyone is moving out to the suburbs where it’s way too expensive,” she explained as she ate her eggs. “I visited Mackenzie a couple of times and really liked it here.”
    He nodded in agreement. “Sheraton Beach is one of those places where it’s boring and slow in the winter and overrun with activities and vacationers in the summer.”
    “There’s nothing boring about Chicago’s winter.”
    He chuckled. “So I’ve heard.”
    “But it’s summertime, and I could use a little more excitement in my life.”
    While sipping his coffee, Ashton studied her for a long thoughtful moment. “Excitement, huh? What do you do for fun?”
    Right now nothing would be more exciting than him drawing her into his arms for another kiss. Quickly, she took a calming breath and brought the cup to her lips before speaking. “If I’m not singing then it’s swimming, golfing, tennis, you name it.”
    He winked. “The athletic type? Just the way I like them. No wonder Mackenzie said you were off limits.”
    “ Off limits ?” Kaelyn chuckled at the choice of words. “I wonder why she said that.”
    Wearing a sideways grin, he admitted, “Probably because she hooked me up with one of her friends before and it was a disaster.”
    He had her full attention. “Please, do tell.”
    Ashton bit into another buttered biscuit before explaining. “Let’s just say after one date she was already planning a wedding.”
    “You’re kidding?”
    He took a sip before shaking his head and saying, “I’m afraid not. My aunt called to tell me she had reserved one of the ballrooms at the Beaumont Hotel.”
    She couldn’t blame the woman. Something about Ashton made her want to be daring, and unrestrained for once in her life.
      “How do you know it was for you?” Kaelyn propped her chin against her hand.
    “She reserved it under Mr. and Mrs. Ashton Kilmer.”
    Her gaze met his eyes, twinkling with suppressed laughter. She giggled and despite the joke was on him, Ashton joined in on the fun. “So that’s why Mackenzie says she’s done matching.”
    “Really?” he grinned.   “Was that before or after you asked about me?”
    “Who said I asked?” She was flirting again.
    “I know because you already told me,” he said slowly, then took another sip from his mug before continuing. “So what did my dear friend really say?”
    “That you’re single and very arrogant.”
    Wry humor lifted the corner of his mouth. “She knows me too well.”
    Kaelyn slugged him playfully in the arm and cried, “I was kidding!”
    “Oh, then I take it all back,” he said, with a chuckle.
    “Actually, she told me I needed to find out for myself.” Her eyes narrowed as she met his gaze. “So what are you hiding Ashton Ray Kilmer? Wife? Six kids?” she added with a giggle.
    He chuckled. “Wife? Kids? No, nothing like that.”
    “Are you seeing anyone?” she dared to ask and her cup clattered clumsily on the table as she put it down.
    “Nope. No one at all. What about you?” His hooded eyes drifted to her mouth and unconsciously she licked her lips. “You’re too beautiful to be single.”
    Shaking her head, Kaelyn rose from the chair and carried her plate to the sink. “No I’m not seeing anyone… yet,” she added with a saucy grin.  
    “What are you looking for?”
    Hot mind-boggling sex . “To be honest…, I’m not looking for a relationship. Just fun with someone who keeps it honest. I don’t think that’s asking much.”
    Ashton leaned back on the seat, his gaze never leaving hers. “Let me ask you a question.”
    Her breath quickened. “I’m listening.”
    “Are you attracted to me?”
    Kaelyn leaned against the counter with her arms crossed. Ashton was sitting there, arms folded across his wide chest, legs spread apart as she remembered the vivid details of her dream. Drawing a deep breath, Kaelyn boldly replied, “Yes.I