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“No, you’re not. But you do have me curious.”
She raised a wary brow. “Curious?”
“Yeah.” He leaned close, glancing around as if to ensure he wouldn’t be overheard. “Answer one question for me and we’re even. How could anyone not know they were a lingerie model?”
Judging by the brunette’s widened eyes, Joe realized he’d hit the nail right on the head. He didn’t know how it was possible, but her shock had been legitimate. The woman had had no idea her image was being used to model seductive lingerie in a public store.
Aside from her astounding confirmation, Joe still hadn’t quite wrapped his mind around the fact that he was here, talking comfortably in broad daylight on a public street, with the object of his deepest fantasies.
She wasn’t supposed to exist.
But she did. And she was as perfect in person as she’d been in his dreams.
“I don’t understand it myself,” she admitted, biting helplessly on the corner of a full lower lip.
Joe watched, amazed at the creamy smoothness of her face, those blue eyes, the tiny cleft in her chin. He suspected she had a killer smile. And he really wanted to see it. “Someone told you about the model image, I guess? You came to The Red Doors to see for yourself?”
She turned and glanced at the store they’d just left. “Yes. Listen, I should probably go. I’ve got to figure out what I’m going to do. Thanks again for your help.”
“Wait,” he said softly. “You don’t look up to going anywhere yet. Why don’t we go across the street and have a cup of coffee?” Her eyes widened, clearly showing her uncertainty. “Please?”
After a long pause she said, “How can I refuse my knight in shining leather?” He held his breath until she finally nodded. “Okay, one cup. Then I really have to leave.”
Maybe. Or maybe he’d find a way to get her to stay.
Because Joe was more curious about this stranger than he’d ever been about anyone in his life. Not to mention more attracted.
