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yet.”
    â€œWhat do you mean?”
    She hung her head. “I mean, I’m still just clearing up. I knew the bar business backward and forward and could run the place in my sleep—or a stupor, as it were. This is new learning, and I’m a little afraid.”
    â€œAfraid of what?”
    â€œThat my previous stupors turned me stupid.”
    â€œYou’re not stupid. If anything…” Anthony sat closer and put an arm around her shoulder. “We have plenty of time and we’ll learn it together.”
    â€œI don’t know. I’ve already forgotten the name of the species.”
    Anthony chuckled. “So have I. Let’s not worry about that now.” He returned his attention to the book. “Black tea is the most common tea in North America. It is produced when withered tea leaves are rolled and allowed to oxidize. This darkens the leaves and develops flavor, color, and body in the leaf.”
    He rubbed her shoulder as he continued to read. “The tea is dried to halt the oxidation process and lock in these characteristics. The result is a robust cup with bright or lively notes that are perfect for breakfast teas, with about half as much caffeine as a similarly sized cup of coffee.”
    â€œAnthony, stop.”
    â€œI’m sorry. Was it the word ‘oxidation’ that threw you?”
    She shook her head. “Not the words this time. It’s you.”
    He leaned back and studied her face. “Me?”
    â€œYes. Rubbing my shoulder, your thigh against mine. All I want to do is throw that book across the room and kiss you.”
    He laughed. “I’d like nothing better.” He started to close the book.
    â€œNo. We have to learn this. I—I just think I should sit in the armchair.” She rose quickly and moved to the chair. Now there was a table between them. “Okay. Keep reading.”
    He paused and she could sense his inner struggle. Maybe he was getting distracted too.
    At last, he refocused on the book. “Green tea is gaining popularity in America. It is produced when tea leaves are heated or steamed right after being harvested. This halts the oxidation process, preserving the leaf’s emerald hue and naturally occurring antioxidants and amino acids… Uh-oh. Here comes another one of those words. Theanine.”
    He placed the book upside down on the table. “Why don’t I just go through this with a highlighter and pick out the stuff we really need to know?”
    â€œBut I really want to—” Her protest was cut short when he picked her up and laid her on the sofa, then covered her body with his and kissed her.
    She snaked her arms around his neck and back. As their tongues dueled, she grabbed a fistful of hair at the nape of his neck, intending to pull him away. She couldn’t do it. Instead, she released her grip and combed her fingers through the hair covering his collar. Her other hand caressed his back. His cock grew and teased her in just the right spot. The flare of desire caused her to buck against him.
    A sane thought finally broke through her lust-filled haze. We can’t do this. Not yet.
    Fortunately, Anthony’s restraint seemed to kick in at the same time. Pushing himself to his feet, he said, “I’m sorry.”
    She struggled to sit up. “Don’t be. It’s just Mother Nature’s way of ensuring the human species continues.”
    His brows shot up.
    â€œOh, no,” she quickly added. “I didn’t mean that we should… You know…”
    â€œProcreate?”
    She giggled. “Sorry. This whole thing is a discussion for another time.”
    â€œMaybe not.” He sat beside her. “I can’t have children. You should know that in case you want one.”
    â€œNo! I mean, no. I have enough to deal with.”
    â€œYes. Right now you do. But you should know that for the future. If you were hoping for a family someday, it