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“I can see why.” Ruby sipped her coffee. “He’s yummy. Decorating someone’s home is an intimate act. He must trust you.”
“It’s just a favor.”
“I bet it is.” Ruby elbowed Hallie, her laugh slightly lecherous. “You make sure he does you a few favors in the bedroom tonight as a reward for how well you did with me today.”
Hallie grimaced and, of course, observant Ruby noticed. The other woman’s eyebrows leaped up her forehead. “Don’t tell me it’s so new that you haven’t...”
“Um...” Hallie studied her own coffee.
“Me and my big mouth. Ignore me, please. I didn’t mean to make you uncomfortable.”
“I’m not,” Hallie said—at least not for the reason Ruby thought. “We’re taking things slow.”
“Slow is good for relationships. For design, not so much. You ready to check out the downstairs patio? I have a few ideas for furniture and your man will not commit to a style.”
The idea of Gavin as her man was as titillating as the idea of them going to bed together tonight, but the reminder of him not committing was sobering. No matter what lines and boundaries Hallie crossed with the sexy lawyer, she’d do well to remember all good things came to an end. When their rule-breaking tête-à-tête reached its apex, so too would whatever was simmering between them.
