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the heaviness from his eyes. “That’s right. You started that last week, right?”
    “Yeah. It’s only my third class, but I think I like it. I haven’t had a chance to meet anyone there yet. However, the people seem friendly and open. I’ve been dying to tell you about the best part of my day. The weather was so perfect that I decided to walk instead of taking the bus.” It was hard to contain the excitement in her voice. “You won’t believe what I found on my way home!”
    He didn’t respond.
    “Cameron?”
    Silence.
    All she heard was the quiet in the room and the low hum of the ceiling fan. Cree turned around to another more familiar sound. It was a soft snore. He’d fallen asleep.
     

Chapter 7
     
    Cameron and Cree were the last to arrive at the restaurant. Delia’s birthday dinner was being held in a private party room, and raucous laughter could be heard just outside the door.
    Right before they entered, Cree pulled on Cameron’s hand. “This is a pretty expensive looking restaurant. Do I look okay?”
    He turned around to face her. His face was a mask. As if contemplating a response, then changing his mind, Cameron decided to examine every inch of Cree.
    His intense gaze started by studying her sexy feet in sandaled peek-a-boo heels, slowly, very slowly making their way up her incredibly long and toned legs, before lingering for a moment on her slim waist and rounded hips.
    Cree felt more like he was undressing her with his eyes, than giving an opinion on her dress. Probably, because that was exactly what he was doing, and she loved it.
    Her skin prickled with excitement. “Cameron come on? Is this outfit okay or not?” She nervously chewed the bottom of her lip.
    He crossed his arms over his chest and as if in serious thought, responded. “Hmm…you asked for my opinion now let me finish my inspection.”
    Cree rolled her eyes. Cameron ignored her.
    His eyes began to darken as Cree’s nipples hardened underneath his intense scrutiny. It was easy to see beneath the stretchy fabric that molded beautifully to her body.
    Cree’s mouth parted slightly in an attempt to catch her breath, and that brought his piercing gaze to her full lips.
    Finally, his indigo eyes met sparking milk chocolate ones. His voice was low and husky when he answered, “You are the most beautiful woman in…or out of that dress.”
    Cree was sure she glowed from the inside out. “Thank you for that.”
    He leaned in and kissed her sweetly on the lips. “It’s true. And, when we get home, I’ll prove it to you. Until then, let’s try to have fun. Okay?”
    She nodded. “Okay.”
    He placed her hand in his, opened the door, and entered the room.
    As soon as they walked inside, his friend, Delia made a beeline for them. It was almost as if she had been watching the door and waiting.
    Delia, all five foot two-inches of her left the group of people she’d been speaking with and quickly came over to greet them.
    Deftly she slipped in-between Cameron and Cree. “My goodness, I didn’t think you would ever get here.”
    He glanced at Cree over Delia’s head. “Yeah, sorry we’re a little late.”
    As much as Cree pretended, Cameron knew she didn’t like Delia. He just hoped the more they got to know each other that would all change.
    Delia spared Cree a glance. “Well, I’m glad you both could make it.”
    Cree didn’t believe that was genuine for a second.
    Delia turned back to Cameron. “All of our friends have been asking for you. We should go over and say hello after you speak to my parents.”
    Before they headed in that direction, she yelled out to her guests. “Everybody, Cameron’s here…and Cree too.” She added Cree at the last moment, as if she was an afterthought. Delia placed both her hands on Cameron’s arm guiding him away from Cree and towards a table full of people.
    Seething on the inside, Cree followed behind them. When Delia did that giggle thing that she detested and tossed her shimmering