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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 ? '' |
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