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her hands up his arms. He didn’t kiss her back at first, so she flicked her tongue out in search of his. She hoped that was all the encouragement he’d need.
    It seemed to do the trick. She felt his hands slide down across her back, warming her 40

     
    skin as they went. Her body swayed into his, pushed against his rock-hard chest and held on for dear life.
    Images of Bill popped into her mind. How he would look at her, the things he would say. She tried to ignore them, but couldn’t. Bill’s casual glance, the way he’d watch other women bend over to pick things up, all bubbled up from her memory. Everything.
    Next came the emotions. Every insecurity she’d ever felt zipped through her head, overwhelming her with its power. She tried to pull away, but Jerod held her tight. All her heartaches were laid bare in that kiss, making her feel very small. If it weren’t for Jerod’s lips encouraging her, his tongue coaxing her inner vixen, she would have run.
    When they finally stopped, it was Jerod who pulled back, breaking the kiss. Viola’s heart was pounding so loud and hard she thought she was going to pass out.
    “Wow,” she whispered, not really aware of the fact she’d said it out loud.
    Viola opened her eyes and looked up into the grinning face of her genie. He was up to something.
    “Find out what you needed to know?”
    Jerod shrugged. “I can read Bill from here. But kissing you helps with the…connection.”
    She knew she was being played. By a genie no less . Somewhere deep down, the new, daring, totally in control and sexy Viola took charge. She matched his grin with one of her own.
    “Well, I’d like to make sure the connection is really strong then.” Viola reached up and pulled Jerod back for another kiss. She really wasn’t sure what she was doing, but he didn’t seem to mind. Jerod relaxed into her and devoured her.
    Images of Bill popped back into her mind, only this time something was different. They faded only to be replaced with a more powerful one. Jerod’s face flashed in her mind. She imagined herself in his arms, lying naked on a bed, making love. Their bodies entwined, both of them gasping from mutual pleasure. A moan escaped her and she deepened her kiss, grinding her hips against his leg.
    Jerod pulled away suddenly and stepped back. He looked at her long and hard, 41

    confused. Viola trembled, panting audibly as she stood there, not having a clue as to what had just happened. The strange tingle moved throughout her body as before, when he’d kissed her hand. Only this time it seemed to reach every nerve in her body, zapping her deep inside and revving her internal engines. She tried to ignore the fact that she was a little turned on. Who was she kidding? She was about to catch fire, she was so horny.
    “Why did you do that?” he asked, sounding more annoyed than angry.
    Viola frowned. “What do you mean? I thought that’s what we had to do?” Jerod stepped back from her and ran his hand through his hair.
    “Did I do something wrong?” Shit, she didn’t want to screw this up before she had a chance to start. See, she shouldn’t have kissed him. She needed to play things safe.
    He shook his head. “Not exactly.”
    “What then?”
    “Are you sure this is what you want?” Jerod’s words were firm, but he reached out and caressed her arm with a featherlike touch.
    “Yes.” But she lacked her confidence of only a short time ago.
    “Very well. But remember, what I am doing is what you wished for. I will help you change into the type of woman Bill can’t resist.”
    “I’m ready.” She so wasn’t, but neither was she a chicken.
    The charged atmosphere between them calmed again. Jerod’s easy smile was back, playing across his lips. Her raging libido was relaxing, and she thought she’d actually be able to concentrate again. She’d have to do something later to take the edge off, though she somehow doubted Beth packed her a vibrator.
    “First thing, lose