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enough hair—”
    “For heaven sakes, stop it!” Abby couldn’t
take anymore. Before she knew it, he had her backed against the wall -
literally. “You Are Out Of Line, Cade,” she growled out every word.
    Placing one big hand on either side of her
head, Cade leaned over and looked her right in the eye. She could feel his
breath on her face. She could smell him – God, he smelled good. A scant quarter
of an inch separated their bodies. Her breasts were swelling. Abby dared not
breathe, lest the hungry tips graze his chest.
    Lowering his voice, Cade whispered in her
ear. “A moment ago, when you thrust your shoulders back, did you know it made
me want to suck your nipples?”
    Her sex wept at his words, clenching with
need. “Jerk!” She pushed against his chest, lightly, but he didn’t budge. Abby
wasn’t nearly as brave or disinterested as she pretended.
    Cade licked his lips and winked at her. “I
bet I could make you tremble, Abilene. Do you remember that one sweet kiss we
shared all those years ago? You sure enjoyed it. I can still remember how you
whimpered and clung to me, pressing those sweet tits of yours into my chest.”
    Abby stiffened, the memory almost hurt
more than she could bear. “The kiss was a mistake, a terrible mistake.” He
could never know the truth—never.
    Still bracketing Abby’s body, he let his
eyes rove over her face, trying to read her emotions. “No, you’re wrong. The
kiss was amazing,” he countered. Cade let his mask of teasing drop. Sighing, he
looked almost sad for a moment. “I’ve never understood what happened to change
your mind or why just being around me gets your panties in such a twist.” Then,
he grinned again – picking up where he left off. His demeanor changed, Cade
lost the wistful expression and gave her an evil little smirk. “But let me put
your mind at ease, Shortcake. As far as I’m concerned, spending time with you
is like going to the dentist. A necessary evil. Because rest assured, I want to
be here with you about as much as you want me here.”
    A burning slash of pain almost split Abby
in two. Cade’s words stung like a fiery brand was thrust in her side. If he
only knew the truth…
    “Fine.” She grated, pushing on his chest
once more. His hard, muscled, manly chest. “I understand you completely and I
agree. Just stay out of my way while you’re here. Now, move!” She pushed again—hard—and
he smoothly stepped to one side.
    Her momentum caused Abby to gallop out
into the middle of the floor, much to Cade’s amusement.
    “Steady, Abs, you’re gonna fall on that
delectable tush.”
    Cade chuckled. Abby fumed. “Let me show
you to your room. And I hope you stay in there!” She ground out her words.
“Follow me, Tallbull.”
    “To the ends of the earth, Darlin’.”
    His sexy drawl just made her even more
furious. The man was stepping on her very last nerve – and he knew it. “Yea,
right.”
    He grabbed his bags and she led the way.
There was only one guest room and now she wished it was on the far side of the
house instead of right next door to hers. “God, I hope you don’t snore.”
    “Same here.” He glanced in his suite, then
turned and went next door to hers. “So, is this your room?” Without waiting for
an answer or asking for permission, Cade walked into her sanctum. He didn’t say
anything, just looked around at her bed, her belongings. 
    Abby felt exposed, vulnerable. “What do
you think you’re doing?” She tapped her foot, making a show of waiting for him
to finish.
    “Just checking to see where your bed is
located in the room.” He put his palms together, making a point. “The
headboards are against the same wall. We can whisper sweet nothings to each
other during the night.” He winked at her with a sensual smirk on his handsome
face. 
    “Oh, joy.” She huffed, unable to keep her
gaze locked with his. Abby didn’t need him reading her every thought.  
    Looking up at exposed beams, he