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Another giggle bubbled out. Stop it! ‘No, I mean, what aftershave or cologne do you have on?’
‘Is it too much?’
She shook her head and the lights rattled. ‘It’s really nice.’
Another pause. ‘So are you.’
Her pulse rocketed. ‘You don’t know who I am.’
‘Yes, I do. Even though you’re ninety-nine per cent Christmas tree, I’m still one hundred per cent sure I’m holding Estelle Foxbrooke.’
A flash of panic and arousal slammed through her. Was this James?
‘What’s your name?’
He cleared his throat. ‘When I was born, my parents christened me Kevin.’
Her body relaxed, but she wasn’t sure if it was with relief or disappointment.
‘Kevin?’
‘Uh-huh.’
‘Oh.’
‘You don’t like it?’
Estelle tried to arrange her thoughts. The name ‘Kevin’, didn’t seem to fit the voice, or the size, of the man who held her.
‘No, that’s not it. It just doesn’t seem to go with you, that’s all.’
‘Hmm. And what do you think should go with me then?’
Er, me? ‘A name like “Atlas”, or “Thor”.’ Or James…
He laughed, and the vibrations rumbled out of his chest into hers.
‘Well, I think your name suits you perfectly.’
‘Estelle?’
‘Yes. You’re a star.’
Oh, my god. Was this mysterious stranger coming onto her?
She swallowed. ‘In what way?’
‘You shine brighter than everyone else.’
A lump formed in her throat. Had anyone ever said anything like that to her before?
‘Are you flirting with me?’ she whispered.
He huffed out a short breath. ‘I’d like to.’
‘Are you married?’
‘No. I’m ninety-nine per cent single.’
