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“You’re not in the least bit happy to see me?” Happy? Try overjoyed. Just the sight of him, in faded blue jeans that hugged his muscular legs and a blue sweatshirt the same color as his eyes, made her pulse race.
    She’d been thinking about him ever since the wedding, hoping he’d call. She couldn’t even count how many times she’d stared at the phone last night, willing for it to ring, but it hadn’t, and she’d forced herself to accept that Carson had meant what he said. He wasn’t interested in having sex with her again.
    But obviously he’d changed his mind.
    “How did you know where I live?”
    He shrugged. “Called the catering company and told the woman who answered that I’d found your cell phone and wanted to return it.”
    “And she gave you my address? What if you were a serial killer?” There was a twinkle in those ocean blue eyes. “Do you really want to stand out here and talk about your company’s irresponsible receptionist, or are you going to invite me up?”
    Her pulse took off in a gallop. “You want to come up? I thought you didn’t do this kind of thing anymore.”
    “I had a change of heart.” He slanted his head. “Unless the offer’s off the table, of course…”
    Holly grinned. “Oh, the offer is definitely still on the table.”
    “Good.” He grinned back. “So why are we still out here?” With a laugh, she unlocked the door to the lobby and led Carson to the elevator. Her apartment was on the second floor, but the elevator ride seemed to take hours. Carson www.samhainpublishing.com 41

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    edged close to her in the car, sliding his hand down to fondle her ass while he bent his head and lightly nibbled her earlobe. She bit back a moan, enjoying the way he squeezed her cheeks and then dragged his finger up and down her crease. God, she couldn’t wait to get naked with this man.
    Finally the elevator doors opened. Impatiently, she pushed forward and practically sprinted to her door, unlocking it with shaky fingers.
    Carson stood behind her as she fumbled with the handle, chuckling as she struggled, then giving her ass a quick spank when she finally got the door open. The apartment was dark when they walked in, and Holly made no move to turn on the lights. Instead, she grabbed his hand and started to lead him toward the hallway. “Bedroom,” she choked out.
    “Someone’s a little eager,” he teased.
    “A little? Try a lot. I’ve been fantasizing about being with you again for an entire month.”
    “Fantasizing, huh?” His lips were suddenly on her neck, kissing the sensitive skin, sucking it gently. “Did you lie in bed at night and touch yourself while thinking about me?”
    “Yes.”
    He groaned against her skin. “That’s hot.”
    “I’m glad you approve.” She shuddered when his teeth nipped at her jaw. “Can we go the bedroom now?”
    “It’s too far away,” he said huskily, then pulled her toward him and captured her mouth with his.
    She didn’t know how long they stood there kissing. And she definitely had no idea how they ended up in the kitchen, the closest room to the front hall. But suddenly they were there, and Carson had dragged her toward the small island in the center of the room.
    His warm hands gripped her ass and then he was lifting her up onto the counter.
    “Ever done it on this counter?” he teased, stepping closer and toying with the side zipper of her black skirt.
    “Can’t say I have.”
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    Her thighs shook when she saw him lick his lips. Oh God. He looked about ready to devour her. “Can I be honest?” he asked.
    “Are you ever anything but?”
    “No, not really.” He smiled wolfishly. “And right now I honestly need to tell you that I’ve been dying to lick your pussy since the moment I met you.” A jolt of arousal thudded between her legs. God, if he kept talking like that, she’d probably end up coming before he even touched her.
    With a grin, he