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to allow for additional padding. An old black vinyl jacket and gloves hid her feminine arms and hands, and dark beige makeup altered her ivory complexion. If the guy who threatened Teri were standing beside her now, they'd look like twins.
    It pleased her sense of irony that the thug should have a role in her little play, albeit in absentia .
    She had come to the conclusion that her previous attempts to seduce Rico had failed partly because he'd had time to consider the consequences of his actions. Even if he had succumbed to her flirtation and agreed to a rendezvous, he could change his mind before the appointed time. The solution was simple. Rico must not be given time to think, let alone resist.
    She could effectively implement her plan without having sex with Rico. She hadn't actually promised Teri that she would go that far, but she couldn't forget what a kick Teri had gotten out of the imagined scenario. One day she might tell Teri what she had done for her, then they would share a laugh even greater than they had the other day. No sacrifice was too enormous if it ensured Teri's happiness.
    Just as she had ensured her mother's.
    Dressed in her man's disguise, she went apartment hunting. She remembered seeing a poorly maintained, partially vacant complex along Rico's delivery route. Leaving her car at the shopping plaza a few blocks away, she walked the short distance to the run-down building.
    The manager had been perfectly content to take three months' rent in cash, plus an advance deposit for use of the building's utilities, in lieu of identification or references, for a minimally furnished apartment.
    On Friday morning, she scrawled four words on a sheet of paper, folded it, and sealed it in a letter-sized envelope. Once again dressed as the thug, she went to the post office arranged for the envelope to be delivered overnight to the apartment she'd rented, with signature proof of receipt.
    All that was left to do on Saturday morning was sit in her new apartment and wait for the mail.
    When the doorbell finally rang, she almost forgot to look through the peephole to make sure it was Rico before opening the door. As soon as she saw it was him, she deepened her voice and called, "Just a minute."
    Closing her eyes, she inhaled slowly. It had been a long time since she had stepped into her chosen role of vigilante. A fresh surge of exhilaration filled her as she reveled in the forgotten sense of power. This day's challenge would see her vanquish another enemy.
    She turned the lock.
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    Rico's mouth gaped as the door opened in front of him. For a moment he thought he was hallucinating. Standing there, with nothing but her long hair to cover her abundant curves, was Selena. The impact of seeing her unexpectedly... and totally naked... left him speechless.
    "Hello, Rico. I've got something for you." She grasped his arm and pulled him inside.
    He could barely move as he watched her close and lock the door. It occurred to him to protest but there really was no need. Teri had thrown him out and was filing for divorce. He was completely free to take advantage of his incredible luck.
    Even before he finished that thought, she pressed his body back against the door and claimed his mouth in a searing, tongue-probing kiss. The mailbag hit the floor with a thud as his fingers released the Express Mail letter. When his own body joined her assault, any objection he might have had was overruled.
    Now that he had finally given in, he couldn't touch enough, couldn't taste enough, as quickly as he needed. Not wanting to remove his hands from the flesh she so willingly offered, he allowed her to yank off his clothing. When she knelt before him to pay him the ultimate homage, he could barely tolerate the mind-boggling pleasure. She used her tongue and teeth to drive him to the brink of insanity, only to leave him hanging there as she rose to her feet.
    She led him into the bedroom and slowly crawled onto the bed where a condom packet was