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procrastin ating, Grace, go for it; you can always blame it on the bourbon.
    I didn’t realize I said my thought out loud until he threw his head back and laughed. The full throaty sound flowed over me like a rush of warm water. The air left my lungs in a rush followed immediately by what little bit common sense I had left. My awareness of him heightened to a physically painful degree. His unpretentious laughter made him less sex god, more human. Flesh and blood, human and real.
    I thought I heard at least ten hearts breaking in sync right then. The women who were watching, and a few men I’m sure, saw that the game was clearly up and Ice Princess was about to take the prize. Cole shook his head.
    “What is your issue now?” I asked, a smile pushing the corners of my mouth into a satisfied grin.
    “You. You are my issue.” He lifted is head to the heavens. “You would try the Gods, Grace.”
    ‘Mmm. Me thinks you speak in riddles,” I mumbled.
    “I am only in terested in you.” He raised his hand and brushed the back of his fingers softly across my cheek. “I told you, I want you so bad my dick is hard. I’m dangerously close to taking you right here, right now.”
    I was about to do something scandalous, improper, and I loved it. Katherine Chancellor’s only child, her precious, properly raised daughter, was reaching across under the small table. My hand met a very impressive erection.
    Oh my. I rolled my hand over his huge cock. All of which I hoped would be filling all of me shortly.
    “You keep doing that and I will take you here and now…” His voice was low, hoarse with need.
    My heart rate accelerated; my lips parted slightly, my breathing quickened. I was wet and throbbing for him. Raw animal lust had my hand trembling and I prayed I wasn’t about to make a mistake, one I would later regret. A huff of pent up air escaped my lungs. The tension that had my body ready to spring ebbed. I looked into those tantalizing eyes.
    “I guess this is your lucky day , Ace, I seem to have an opening.”
    “I’m getting to like that name.” His voice was smooth as silk.
    “I’m getting to like calling you that name. Question is can you live up to it?”
    “ Just give me a chance...” He looked directly into my eyes. I think I turned to putty, “I promised you won’t be disappointed.”
    “Sounds like heaven.” I lifted my drink, indicating “deal,” and took a long sip. Again enjoying the warmth it gave me, and the bravado that followed.
    He raised an eyebrow. He tossed his glass back, draining the contents, then leaned it toward me. “You want to get out of here? Go somewhere a little more private, grab a bite, and …” he trailed off, his eyes glowing.
    “ And? I like ands. What do you have in mind?” It had better include you taking everything off . I was salivating thinking of his naked body. I’d like to straddle that. I was bold, brazen, full of piss n’ vinegar, as my dad would have said.
    “I’m staying at the Asbury. Nice accommodations, great room service, premium bar. I’m sure you will like it.”
    “It sounds like it’s right up my alley.” The Asbury, wow, nice , I thought.
    He crossed to the bar and dropped a fifty for Sarah, who quickly grabbed it up and put it right next to the other tip he previously gave her. She smiled and winked, letting him know if I didn’t work out for him, she would be right here waiting.  Seriously?  I’m standing right here…is she fucking with me?  I strode over to where they stood and possessively placed my hand on his chest, smiling up at him.  He looked at me, unable to take his eyes off of me, Sarah took a step back-Grace two, Sarah zip.
    He pulled his jacket on, his arm brushing against mine as he did. I sucked in a deep breath, trying to ignore my acute awareness of him. It was impossible. He grabbed my coat and scarf and put it over his arm. Sarah stood behind the bar looking broken. I actually felt bad for her. I liked Sarah, but