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That transparency of hers is both a blessing and a curse. It allows me to read every thought in her head and, currently, she is beginning to remember who I am to her.
The tyrant.
The grouch.
The enemy.
“Are you sure this isn’t you trying to set me up to fail?” She frowns.
I arch an eyebrow. “Do you think I have time to waste?”
She gives me another suspicious look, but with a strained smile this time.
“Dejonae.” I set my hand on her shoulder. Her mouth taunts me with its slight tremble. “Outside of my daughter, this foundation means everything to me. I want to see it succeed and I am doing everything in my power to create something that will have a lasting impact on deaf musicians. I would not jeopardize that mission.” My eyes harden. “For anything.”
“I believe you.”
My heartbeat picks up speed.
I’m overwhelmed by the urge to kiss her.
And it forces me to drop my arm.
“But, let’s get one thing straight.” Dejonae surprises me by moving closer and jutting a finger into my face. “You donotspeak to me like thatever again. I don’t care how angry or frustrated you are. Secondly, if you make decisions for me without consulting me again, I don’t care who’s watching, I will let you have it in front of everyone.”
My lips twitch as I watch her flaring nostrils and tightening mouth. So small, so dainty, yet this formidable woman has steel in her veins, doesn’t she?
“Do I make myself clear, Mr. Sazuki?”
I tilt my head. This close, with her eyes flaming and her body brushing mine, she’s tempting me beyond what I can bear.
“We will see.”
Her eyes darken in silent challenge. “I need more than that.”
Heat travels from my chest to my pants. The way she looks at me, as if she would genuinely try to smack me into submission, is invigorating.
I’m stumped by the duality.
There are times when she is softer than a feather. Full of uncertainty and self-doubt.
A kitten.
And then there are times when the claws come out.
I ease back with a thoughtful look. “I will try.”
She opens her mouth.
I hold up a hand. “That is all you are going to get.”
Her hot eyes flash at me. Anger. Frustration.
Desire.
I see it pass through her, lingering in spite of her wish to cover it with her fury.
She is too transparent.
