World's Most Eligible Texan

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Authors: Sara Orwig
knew she could never, ever let him know about the pregnancy. Send him on his way back to Spain.
    â€œOne little dinner date,” he said softly, leaning forward to brush his lips against her throat. “Just go out with me tonight, okay? Come on. I’ll bet we’ll have a good time getting to know each other a little better,” he coaxed. He was close enough that she could feel his warmth, smell his woodsy aftershave.
    â€œWe shouldn’t—”
    â€œYou’d rather eat alone than with me?” he whispered.
    â€œNo, but—”
    â€œGood. It’s settled.” His lips trailed kisses lightly along her throat, and she ached to turn her head and kiss him fully. With that first brush of his lips, she was lost. He leaned back. “I’ll pick you up about seven. I made reservations at Claire’s.”
    Her eyes opened. What had she done? How did he get his way so easily with her?
    â€œAaron, you couldn’t have come back from Spain to take me to dinner.”
    â€œYes, I did.”
    If he was lying, he was doing a magnificent job of sounding convincing, but then she knew in his job he must be accustomed to some slick talking to get what he wanted.
    â€œBut what about your job? You can’t just leave on a whim.”
    â€œI have so many vacation days piled up, I can take off for a long time. When I started this job, I was in love with it. I guess I thought I was doing my part to help save the world. I gave it my everything. I didn’t take vacations very often, so I have a lot of days coming. Besides, I asked for a leave of absence and they granted it.”
    Appalled, she stared at him. “Leave of absence! You’re in Royal for more than tonight?”
    â€œDon’t sound so thrilled,” he drawled, and his eyes were full of questions. “You keep looking at me as if I’m some kind of monster.”
    â€œNo! Oh, no! I just am shocked about your leave of absence. It takes some adjusting to think of you in Royal instead of Spain.”
    He placed both hands on either side of her face while his gaze probed hers. “Why does it take some adjusting to have me here? That’s not too flattering.”
    â€œI’m sorry,” she said, heat burning her cheeks. Why couldn’t she control her darn blushes! “I’m just surprised.”
    â€œWell, get used to it, lady, because I came home for us to get to know each other a little better,” he said in a husky voice.
    She pulled away from him and stood, her knees bumping his knees. He was on his feet instantly and his hand rested on her waist, stopping her from moving away from him.
    â€œPamela, I don’t know what’s going on in that pretty headof yours, but yes, I want us to get to know each other better. I’ve been thinking about you constantly since that night.”
    â€œOh, my heavens! I don’t believe it.”
    He frowned. “Well, you better believe it, and I’ll do my damnedest to convince you because memories of you have played hell with my work. You’ve got some notion in your head about the kind of woman I want in my life, but you’re wrong.”
    â€œOh, Aaron,” she said, his words tearing at her.
    â€œAt least, let’s just take a little time. Maybe we’re not compatible, but let’s give ourselves a chance to find out.”
    She didn’t have that option. In spite of her longing, her feelings for him, his charm and persistence, she knew she had to keep her secret from him and send him packing back to Spain.
    â€œI don’t think that’s a good idea.”
    â€œYou promised dinner tonight. I’m holding you to that.” She gazed up at him, aware of his hand on her waist, his nearness, his green eyes filled with determination and a look that kept her pulse racing.
    He brushed her lips lightly with a kiss and moved away. “I’ll see you at seven, darlin’.” He strode through

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