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`` then dance with me . ''
`` i 'm not good at slow dancing .
you 'll probably regret asking me the moment we get out there . ''
pesh stuffed a wad of bills into the bill envelope .
`` as shakespeare would say , the lady do protesth too much .
and i think i know the reason . ''
`` oh , you do ? ''
he nodded .
`` slow dancing is intimate , and you do n't want to want to let yourself be intimate with me . ''
`` you went down on me in a supply closet .
i think that 's pretty intimate , '' she challenged .
`` that was not intimacy .
sexual acts are of the mind where our pleasure center is .
intimacy is of the heart . ''
he held her gaze .
`` we both know you 'll let me into your body but not your heart . ''
knowing he was right , she crossed her arms over her chest and scowled at him .
she did n't know why she just could n't get up and go dance like he had asked .
she 'd slow danced a thousand times at parties .
what was the difference here ?
somewhere deep down , she knew the answer to that question .
`` if you do n't want to dance , then let 's go and see the city . ''
not wanting to let him get the best of her , she rose out of her chair .
`` fine .
i 'll dance with you . ''
he chuckled .
`` do n't sound so thrilled . ''
after he stood up , he took her hand and led her over to the dance floor .
she started to wrap her arms around his neck like she was accustomed to , but he put one of her hands on his shoulder and then he took the other hand in his .
his other hand slid around to rest at her lower back .
the band finished the jazzier beats of a song and then switched over to another .
a lone piano pounded out the opening chords .
the lead singer 's sultry voice filled the air , `` like a flower waiting to bloom . ''
megan immediately recognized the song as norah jones ' turn me on .
the electricity between them shifted , and as megan stared up into pesh 's eyes , she saw desire and lust flaring in them .
her gaze dropped down to his full lips , and she could n't help wanting him to kiss her .
as if he read her mind , pesh 's mouth closed over hers .
darting her tongue out , she sought to find his warmth .
when she did , he tasted like a mixture of the wine and spices they 'd eaten .
his tongue pulled back to trace her lips as his h*ps jerked , pushing him against her .
she followed his lead by pressing herself flush against him to where her br**sts were rubbing against his chest .
she shivered when he groaned into her mouth .
his thumb slid back and forth between her shoulder blades , and she could n't help arching into his touch .
as he pulled away from their kiss , he kept his eyes locked on hers .
she 'd never had a man stare at her so much .
it was like he was trying to see through her to her very soul .
it both overwhelmed and inflamed her at the same time .
it was all part of his slow seduction plan , and it was working .
`` please take me somewhere-somewhere we can be alone . ''
his expression became pained .
`` megan- '' she brought her hand from his shoulder to cover his lips .
`` do n't make me beg to be with you anymore . ''
shaking his head , he replied , `` i ca n't deny you anymore , not after having a taste of you . ''
megan shuddered at the intensity of both his words and the way he delivered them .
taking her by the hand , he led her off the dance floor .
they snaked around the tables in the dining area until they reached the exit .
weaving through the people , they went into the hotel that adjoined the restaurant .
it was actually more of a historic bed and breakfast than a hotel .
as they neared the reception area , pesh dropped her hand to reach into his coat pocket .
once he retrieved his wallet , he stepped up to the desk .
`` i need a room please . ''
`` credit card and identification please , '' the inn keeper droned .
as she sized him up , megan could n't help thinking he looked rather pompous-the usual type of person who worked in a high-end place .
`` would you prefer queen or- '' `` a king please , '' pesh requested through clenched teeth .
`` do you need help with your luggage ? ''
`` no , we do n't have any . ''
the man typed something into the computer .
`` and how long will you be staying with us ? ''
`` as long as we need , '' pesh replied , drumming his fingers on the marble counter .
megan watched as the man 's eyes widened and a flush entered his face .
he quickly finished the reservation and handed pesh a key card .
`` we have you in one of our balcony king suites . ''
`` thank you . ''
taking her by the hand , pesh led her over to the elevators .
when megan dared to glance over her shoulder , she saw the man peering curiously at them .
as they stepped onto the car , megan could n't help the nervous giggle that escaped her lips .
when pesh looked at her in surprise , she laughed even harder .
`` what is it ? ''
`` by the way that conversation went down , he probably thinks i 'm a prostitute . ''
pesh 's eyes widened .
`` you do n't seriously think that ? ''
`` okay , maybe a high-end escort ? ''
a growl came from low in his throat .
`` do not demean yourself like that . ''
`` i 'm not demeaning myself .
think about it .
we come in during the middle of the day with no luggage , and we want a hotel room with a king sized bed . ''
she tapped her chin with her finger .
`` hmm , what could we possibly be doing ? ''
the corners of his lips turned up in a smile .
`` i probably should care what the man thinks , but right now , i frankly do n't give a shit . ''
she laughed .
`` me either . ''
the elevator dinged , signaling they had reached their floor .
they stepped out and read the signs to find their room .
once pesh opened the door , megan walked inside .
she took in the cozy decor of the room with its brick fireplace , antiques , and four-poster bed .
going to a hotel could have been sleazy , but this room had such a romantic feel to it .
when he came up behind her and slid his arms around her waist , she could n't help suddenly feeling shy .
`` are you all right ? ''