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work had a sobering effect. He damned his libido
and stepped away from her, but not before he made sure she knew how much he
wanted her. There. Right now. Stepping away, he
noticed they’d drawn attention again. Twice in one night he’d put her in the
spotlight, and not the one on stage. A private man, he disliked public displays
of affection or altercation. He dropped his hand.
    “ Donato .”
    “When
you’re ready to go, have them call me. I have business to attend to.” Clearing
his head came first, and then he’d figure out what to do with Nadja , besides designing a strategy to possess every inch
of her delectable body. If the rest of her tasted like her sweet mouth, he was
done for.
    “I’ll
be ready as soon as I change,” she replied softly.
    Donato nodded and moved out of her way.
    Damn.
    Watching
her saunter away in the form-fitting dress taxed the last of his control. He
let out a breath and tapped the bar. “Micah, a shot of
whiskey.”
    “Sure thing.”
    He
took the drink and tossed it down the hatch. The burn didn’t kill his raging
hard-on for Nadja , but it helped him get perspective. “Tomas. Can you lock up tonight?”
    “Not
a problem. You leaving early?”
    “Yeah. If there’s something you can’t handle, call my cell.”
    “Boss,
who do you think handled the bar while you were serving our country?
    “Guess
that’s a valid point.”
    “No
shit. You seeing the ice princess home?”
    “Watch
your mouth, and yes, no need for you to tail her tonight or have the cops do
it.”
    The
response to his last order was a chuckle over the mic .
He grunted, clicking off his earpiece, and headed to his office to gather his
things. He couldn’t get the kiss out of his mind, or her hesitant acceptance of
his takeover. One thing was for damned sure—he’d have to modify his personal
rules on dating employees.
    After
powering down his laptop and placing his mic and
earpiece in their protective case, he locked up. Nadja waited for him at his door in the outfit she'd been wearing when he'd arrived.
The shorts and shirt showed more skin than the sexy dress she’d worn earlier. “Ready, doll?”
    “Yeah.”

 
 
 
    Chapter Two

 
 
    Her
nervousness was cute. He offered a smile. One she obviously took as
non-predatory, as she relaxed and slid her hand into his. “I noticed your car
wasn’t in the lot, so I figured it’s over at Deja’s .
I’ll take you to your car and then follow you home.” When she agreed, he winked
at her and led her to his Hummer. Buckled up and ready to go, he took her to Deja’s shop and helped her to her car. The parking lot was
lit well. Still, at one in the morning, no woman should be left by herself.
    Donato waited for her car to enter traffic before he followed
her. Little to no vehicles drove down the quiet streets. Stoplights worked for
him instead of against him. He’d have caught up if needed but took pleasure in
reminding her he was hot on her tail. When she parked, he sidled in behind her.
    “Oh!
I didn’t know you were going to follow me to the door.” Nadja locked her car door.
    “We
have unfinished business.” Donato swatted her ass and
followed her up the path to her door.
    “Um,
are you sure coming in is a good idea?”
    “It
is unless you’re into exhibitionism.” He grinned when she dropped her keys and
bent to pick them up for her. “I was teasing…sort of.” He’d never classified a
glare as sexy till just then. As she stomped up the rest of the way, he kept on
her heels. At the door, he gripped her arm and spun her around to face him.
“I’d never hurt you, Nadja .” Releasing her, he took
the keys from her loose grasp and opened her door.
    “I
feel deep down you wouldn’t. Please come in.” She entered her home and stepped
aside to allow him in. “Make yourself comfortable.
I’ll be right back.”
    Donato inspected her décor. Warm but not
too feminine. The baby grand tucked in the corner of her living room fit
her